CAA
New EPA Air Standards will kill Coal Fired Power Plants
EPA Issues First National Standards for Mercury Pollution from Power Plants/ Historic ‘mercury and air toxics [Read More]
Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Deadlines and Reminders (40 CFR 98)
Reporting deadline of April, 2, 2012 §98.3(b) All facilities that do NOT contain any of the new 2011 source [Read More]
Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The purpose of this set of regulations is to establishes mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting requirements for [Read More]
DOT
Materials of Trade (MOT)
There is tons of confusion for what is allowed to be covered for many companies carrying hazardous materials and using the Materials of Trade (MOT) exception. Some [Read More]
OSHA
Employers remember to Post OSHA 300A form on February 1st
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to post a [Read More]
Prepare for GHS: The Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication
Source: http://osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html Background In 2003, the United Nations [Read More]
Work Place Violence
What is workplace violence? Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, [Read More]
CWA
Storm Water – Grab Sampling Training Video
Click the link below. This training video was produced by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It explains how to properly collect a storm water grab sample for [Read More]
EPCRA
Magnablend – Massive Explosion / Fire in Waxahachie Texas
According to a local report, the fire at the Magnabland Chemical Plant in Waxahachie, [Read More]
EPCRA Form R Report – Due July 1
Now that the EPCRA Tier II reports are behind you, please remember that the EPCRA Form R [Read More]
Tier Two Reports DUE March 1
Tier Two reports are due March 1. Contact us for additional information. [Read More]
RCRA
End of Year Inventory: Annual Waste Summaries
As 2011 draws to a close and we begin looking out at 2012 there are few year end items that must be done in preparation for the 2012 reporting season. For your Annual Waste Summary required for all facilities that have shipped Hazardous and Class 1 was in the state of [Read More]
RCRA Training Video on Youtube
Click link below: RCRA Training from Blackmountainsafety Free RCRA Safety on Youtube from Blackmountainsafety. Please [Read More]
Department of Transportation – Authorized packagings & overpacks
The Department of Transportation has issued guidance on what is authorized packagings and overpacks, which is found in 49 [Read More]
Houston: New Energy Fuels Employee Accused of Illegal Dumping!
Man accused of dumping hazardous waste in city drains By DALE LEZON Copyright 2011 HOUSTON CHRONICLE May 3, 2011, 10:29AM [Read More]
RCRA Overview
EPA News
- EPA to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Holcomb Creosote Site, Yadkinville, NC (NC) February 22, 2012
- DFW Airport Partners with EPA to Save Energy and Resources (TX) February 22, 2012
- EPA funds University of Hawaii marine debris research project / Agency providing $15,000 to further the university’s efforts (HI) February 22, 2012
- EPA Celebrates New England ENERGY STAR Leaders and Labeled Buildings (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) February 22, 2012
- Drums from the Lehigh Valley Railroad Derailment Superfund Site in Le Roy, New York To Be Removed by Friday (NY) February 22, 2012
EPA Water
- EPA funds University of Hawaii marine debris research project / Agency providing $15,000 to further the university’s efforts February 22, 2012
- EPA awards over $6.7 million to the Guam Waterworks Authority for wastewater and drinking water projects February 21, 2012
- EPA to Host Third Public Meeting on Floyds Fork Pollution Control Plan February 17, 2012
EPA Hazardous Waste
- EPA to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Holcomb Creosote Site, Yadkinville, NC February 22, 2012
- Drums from the Lehigh Valley Railroad Derailment Superfund Site in Le Roy, New York To Be Removed by Friday February 22, 2012
- EPA Deputy Administrator Visits Recycling Technology Training Center in the Bronx; Per Scholas Provides Computers to Underserved Communities, Strengthens Green Economy February 17, 2012
- Westerly, R.I. Company Ordered to Comply with Hazardous Waste Requirements February 17, 2012
OSHA Press Releases
- US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Price Industries for safety and health violations at Georgia manufacturing plant
- US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Houston-based Amy Food for exposing workers to possible amputation hazards
- US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Woodbury, Ga.-based Jones General Contracting with trenching violations; fines exceed $40,000
- US Labor Department's OSHA cites Miniature Precision Components in Richland Center, Wis., for failing to protect workers from burns
- US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Milk Specialties Co. in Fond du Lac, Wis., with willful, other safety violations after fire at processing facility
FEMA Federal Disasters
- Alaska Severe Storm February 3, 2012
- Utah Severe Storm February 1, 2012
- Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding February 1, 2012
- Nevada Washoe Fire January 20, 2012
Homeland Security
- Secretary Napolitano and Dutch Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten Sign Letter of Intent on Cybersecurity Cooperation February 22, 2012
- Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Texas February 21, 2012
- Chief Information Officer Richard Spires’ written testimony for a House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Subcommittee hearing regarding duplicative IT investments February 17, 2012
- DHS Announces Grant Guidance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Preparedness Grants February 17, 2012
TCEQ
- TCEQ Approves Fines Totaling $427,251 February 22, 2012
- TCEQ hosts water quality meeting February 21, 2012
- TCEQ eases some restrictions on water rights February 17, 2012
- Texans still love computer recycling February 14, 2012
- TCEQ Approves Fines Totaling $636,190 February 8, 2012
- TCEQ eases some restrictions on water rights February 8, 2012
- TCEQ Eases Some Restrictions on Water Rights January 27, 2012
DOT Ray LaHood’s Tweets
- RayLaHood: That familiar yellow bus? It's the safest way to get your child to school. THAT's why @WeLoveTheBus! http://t.co/Ml6bqnpU February 22, 2012RayLaHood: That familiar yellow bus? It's the safest way to get your child to school. THAT's why @WeLoveTheBus! http://t.co/Ml6bqnpU […]
- RayLaHood: This month and throughout the year, America's school buses deliver precious cargo safely http://t.co/Ml6bqnpU #lovethebus February 22, 2012RayLaHood: This month and throughout the year, America's school buses deliver precious cargo safely http://t.co/Ml6bqnpU #lovethebus […]
- RayLaHood: I-10 upgrades will help US #truckers get those 2013 #mardigras #kingcakes where they're going http://t.co/sfHaxgH8 February 22, 2012RayLaHood: I-10 upgrades will help US #truckers get those 2013 #mardigras #kingcakes where they're going http://t.co/sfHaxgH8 […]
USA.gov Feeds
- Children's Dental Health Month February 22, 2012
- Vaccinations: What You Need to Know February 22, 2012
- New Website for American Businesses February 17, 2012
- Get Your FREE Credit Report February 17, 2012
- African American History Month February 14, 2012