Archive for March 2021

Changes to the TRI Chemical List for RY 2015 EPA added 1-bromopropaneto the TRI chemical list in November 2015. Facilities that meet TRI reporting thresholds for 1-bromopropane should begin collecting release information on January 1, 2016 (reporting forms due July 1, 2017). EPA added a nonylphenol categoryto the TRI chemical list in September 2014. The first reporting forms for…

Two key provisions where EPA is proposing flexibility are: Allowing a hazardous waste generator to avoid increased burden of a higher generator status when generating episodic waste provided the episodic waste is properly managed and Allowing a conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) to send its hazardous waste to a large quantity generator under control…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the Accidental Release Prevention Requirements of Risk Management Programs (RMP) under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7). The proposed revisions include several changes to the accident prevention program requirements, including: An additional requirement for the process hazard analysis (PHA) required for Program 3 processes, Enhancements…

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule that extends the deadline for reporting 2010 data under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Program to September 30, 2011.  The original deadline was March 31, 2011. EPA previously announced its intent to extend the deadline on March 1, 2011. Under the GHG Reporting Program…

Summary of Proposed RuleEPA is proposing reporting and procedural requirements for manufacturers and processors of chemical substances pursuant to TSCA section 8(b).A. What chemical substances would be reportable under this rule?1. Reportable chemical substances. As a general matter, the retrospective reporting requirement of this proposed rule would apply to chemical substances listed on the TSCA…

EPA is announcing its intention to extend this year’s reporting deadline – originally March 31 – and plans to have the final uploading tool available this summer, with the data scheduled to be published later this year. This extension would allow EPA to further test the system that reporters will use to submit data, and…

Retailers are encouraged to actively watch and participate in the rulemaking (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2012-0426), as any resulting rules may end up being very expensive and difficult to implement. Written comments on the Notice are due on April 15, 2014. NAICS Codes of Entities Potentially Affected by This Notice: 441         Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers.442        …