It’s the end of March already! Believe it or not, summer is coming sooner than we all think, so now’s a good time to start thinking about any necessary revisions to your workplace’s heat safety plans. Your site probably has new employees that weren’t around last summer, so plan to ensure that they know how…
DG Digest: EPA Actions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
After a lengthy hiatus due to the just resolved federal government shutdown, the Digest is finally back with some fresh regulatory news, albeit rather limited. Odds are things will get quite busy in the next week or two as agencies ramp operations back up. Meanwhile, here’s what’s new so far: EPA The agency is extending…
DG Digest: EPA notice regarding a TSCA rule change proposal for Carbon Tetrachloride
The US government remains in a shutdown, and as such, regulatory activity is extremely limited. Of course, we keep a sharp eye on the international scene as well, so keep watching this space. Here’s the latest news: EPA The agency is seeking public comment to inform its reconsideration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)…
DG Digest: EPA to change rules on how it evaluates chemicals under TSCA
Last week brought in the formal beginning of Autumn. Break out the pumpkin spice! Also, take note that the sun is rising later and setting earlier, which can always be a potential impact on driving safety. If your company’s site is located in the snow belt, now is the time to start thinking about getting…
Hazmat legislation: TSCA reform proves Congress can still do its job
The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act—an overdue reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, better known as TSCA—has passed both houses of Congress. President Obama will soon sign it into law. This is obviously big news for the chemical industry, but it should be big news for all…
DG Digest: TSCA Reform Bill passes the Senate and FMCSRs require seatbelts for passengers in CMVs
Short and sweet today, but look out later this week for a detailed look at the Toxic Substance Control Act! TSCA Reform Bill: After passing the House of Representatives the previous week, the much anticipated revisions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) have passed the Senate as well. The legislation now only requires a…