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News:
Each year, the EPA publishes annual inflationary increases to the fine amounts for civil penalties assessed under its authority. This year, the cost-of-living inflationary adjustment is a 1.18 percent increase of the current maximum penalty amount.
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On December 22, 2020, the EPA announced final revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). These changes mark the first updates to this rule since it was created in 1991 to control lead and copper in drinking water.
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In December, the EPA released its final risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane, a chemical "currently used as a solvent in a variety of commercial and industrial applications," according to the EPA.
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In the fourth quarter (Q4), the EPA finalized 150 settlement agreements with companies small and large across the United States.
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On December 22, 2020, the federal district court in the northern district of California ordered the EPA to make broad changes in its asbestos reporting requirements under the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule.
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On December 22, 2020, the EPA issued final rules to reduce exposure to five persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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Guidance Documents:
The 2021 EHS Salary Guide will help you evaluate how your compensation compares to others with similar titles in your location and nationwide. In addition, EHS managers can use the information to keep their departments competitive and efficient—an easy way to guarantee you are paying the right amount to retain hard-to-fill positions but not overpaying on others.
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Updated Documents
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Guidance Documents:
The 2021 EHS Salary Guide will help you evaluate how your compensation compares to others with similar titles in your location and nationwide. In addition, EHS managers can use the information to keep their departments competitive and efficient—an easy way to guarantee you are paying the right amount to retain hard-to-fill positions but not overpaying on others.
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