|
|
Featured Article:
EHS Forum Hot Topic:
Also:
|
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
Best Practice EPA Compliance Advice-At Your Service
When it comes to environmental compliance, the Advisor is your "peace of mind" guide to EPA regulations at 40 CFR. This plain-English newsletter gives you practical compliance advice on every key environmental compliance topic and acronym from CERCLA ... RCRA ... NESHAP ... NPDES ... to SPCC.
Learn More Now
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
EPA to Tighten Water Enforcement
In a memorandum issued last week, Administrator Jackson directed EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance to develop an action plan to enhance public transparency regarding clean water enforcement. The memo calls for stronger enforcement performance at federal and state levels and a transformation of EPA's water quality and compliance information systems.
Read on ... |
|
|
|
|
Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standard Program Extended
You now have more time to submit your comments on the proposed rule revising the national Renewable Fuel Standard program. EPA has extended the public comment period to September 25, 2009.
Read on ... |
|
|
|
|
This Week's Poll
How often do you submit comments to EPA?
Take the poll ... |
|
|
|
|
Last Week's Poll
The American Clean Energy and Security Act just made it through the House by a close 219-212 vote. Last week we asked if you thought the bill would pass in the Senate. Our poll numbers were just as close!
Get the results ... |
|
|
|
|
EPA Proposes Stronger Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide
EPA has recently proposed to strengthen the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air quality standard. According to the Agency, the proposed changes reflect the latest science on the health effects of exposure to NO2, which is formed by emissions from cars, trucks, buses, power plants, and industrial facilities and can lead to respiratory disease.
Read on ... |
|
|
|
|
EPA Cites Furniture Company for Clean Air Violations
EPA has filed an administrative complaint against an Ohio furniture manufacturing company for alleged Clean Air Act violations. EPA proposed a $328,334 penalty.
Read on ... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
What Is ISO 14001 And Should I Care?
ISO 14001 Certification is not only about the environment-it's about profits, risk management, public perception, and corporate responsibility.
Download Now |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tool of the Week
Customizable Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for Industrial Activities
[Trial or subscription to Enviro.BLR.com required] |
|
|
|
|
|
Featured Article |
Can Natural Refrigerants Make an Impact?
Specialists in the heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigerating (HVAC&R) field are extolling the benefits of natural refrigerants as environmentally friendlier alternatives to traditional refrigerants that, when released into the atmosphere, either destroy the earth's protective ozone layer or prevent radiation from exiting the atmosphere, thereby exacerbating climate change.
Read on ...
[Trial or subscription to Enviro.BLR.com required.] |
|
|
|
|
|
EHS Forum Hot Topic |
Indoor Air Quality
This thread seeks guidance for indoor air quality. Think you can help?
Join the discussion! |
|
|
|
|
|
OSHA Challenge: EPA Requirements
EPA recently took action to require worker protections under the Toxic Substances Control Act's (TSCA) Significant Uses Rule. According to EPA, workers are at risk for lung and skin irritation and must use a NIOSH-approved full-face respirator with N-100 cartridges and gloves and protective clothing impervious to the substance. The new requirements cover:
Take the quiz ... |
|
|
|
|
Featured Environmental Resources
Enviro.BLR.com
Here is the online environmental compliance solution that takes the time and frustration out of managing federal and state EPA compliance. With instant access, 24/7, your expensive calls to lawyers and consultants, and the risk of costly mistakes from "not knowing," are a thing of the past. State Environmental Compliance Just Got a Lot Easier. Learn More
Environmental Compliance in [Your State]
Environmental Compliance in [Your State] gives you expert analysis of your state environmental regulations, along with instant comparisons between federal and state environmental protection agency regulations. Every key 40 CFR topic is at your fingertips. Learn More
RegUpdate.BLR.com
Now Regulatory Updates Find You! This twice-weekly e-mail notification service from BLR's environmental compliance experts keeps you updated on all state and federal regulatory activity. There isn't an easier way to stay up to date on environmental regulations. Learn More
Environmental Training Library
New Content delivers required EPA, RCRA, and HAZWOPER training easily and effectively with the ready-to-use library of Microsoft®; PowerPoint®; training meetings. The prewritten meetings developed by BLR's environmental training experts take the time and hard work out of delivering required hazardous waste training. Learn More
Hazardous Waste Container Management
This guide explains the federal hazardous waste container management rules applicable to both TSDFs storing hazwaste in containers and generators accumulating hazwaste on-site in containers. In addition to explaining the federal standards, the guide addresses the standards of all 50 states. Learn More |
| |
|
|