PFAS chemicals are a class of chemicals used to make products grease proof, waterproof, stick-proof, and stain-resistant. They are added to: Food Packaging: pizza boxes, food wrappers, take out containers, microwave popcorn bags, disposable trays, and bakery bags; Non-stick pans…

EPA is proposing technology-based pre-treatment standards for discharges of pollutants into publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) from certain existing and new dental practices. The proposal would require such dentists to comply with requirements for controlling the discharge of dental amalgam…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule to curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America’s workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule is comprised of…

EPA published two proposed rules on formaldehyde in composite wood products: Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products and Third-Party Certification Framework for the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products. On June 10, 2013, EPA published two proposed rules on…

The comment period is extended till May 19. 2017.. The proposed Rule: Trichloroethylene (TCE) Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a volatile organic compound widely used in industrial and commercial processes and has some limited uses in consumer and commercial products. EPA identified…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…