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State Environmental Compliance Doesn't Have to Be Difficult
Here is all the plain-English help you need to stay in compliance with the environmental laws in your state. No need to know the name of complex regulations—just look up by topic for fast, accurate explanations.
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GHG Proposal OK with Automakers
Automakers, particularly those with relatively small production volumes, have been studying the program flexibilities built into a proposed rule on GHG limits and corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards jointly released by EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Gore Optimistic
Former Vice President Al Gore kicked off the Society of Environmental Journalists' (SEJ) session on climate change with confidence that progress will be made in December at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
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This Week's Poll
If the US commits to strict regulation at the UN Climate Change Conference, will the world follow?
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Last Week's Poll
Last week, we asked you to rate Lisa Jackson's performance as EPA administrator. Find out how many said she’s doing a great job.
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NSF's Energy-Efficient Economy
It may surprise you to learn that despite our national concerns about energy independence and sustainable energy, the United States does not have a coordinated strategy for reforming its approach to energy.
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Ran but Couldn't Hide
Robert Fred Smith recently surrendered to Malta authorities after he realized that he could run but could not hide from his alleged criminal past.
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Tool of the Week
Univerals Waste (PPT)
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CERCLA Financial Responsibility
The hardrock mining industry earned the dubious honor of being named by EPA as the first sector that will be considered for regulation under the financial responsibility provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund).
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Transporting Universal Wastes
This thread seeks advice on transporting univerals wastes between facilities. Think you can help?
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OSHA Challenge: Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA recently proposed a rule change to align its standards with the provisions of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Which standard is the subject of the proposed rule?
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Featured Environmental Resources
Enviro.BLR.com
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Environmental Training Library
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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 |
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October 15, 2009
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Accidents involving universal wastes may injure workers and have severe impacts on public health and the environment. Preventing these detrimental effects is a leading responsibility at any facility that uses, handles, or stores universal wastes or other hazardous substances. See this week's tool for a PowerPoint® presentation on universal waste.
Check out this week's EHS Forum Hot Topic thread on transporting universal waste between facilities.
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