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Understanding the Final PEPO NESHAP: Key Changes and Implications
Posted: April 7th, 2026
Author: Andrew Kelley & Dayana Flores Granda The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has finalized updates to the Polyether Polyols (PEPO) Production National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart PPP. PEPO are chemical […]
Read articleDo Your Incident Investigations Measure Up?
Posted: April 7th, 2026
Author: Bruce Armbruster Workplace safety incident investigations of both near misses and serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) are critical steps in identifying appropriate and effective corrective and preventive actions. High-caliber incident investigations prevent future harm to employees, yet organizations often […]
Read articleSCAQMD Rules 1401 and 1401.1 – Why Do They Matter?
Posted: April 7th, 2026
Author: Michael McHale As discussed in our previous 4 the Record Article on SCAQMD Permitting 101, air quality permitting is often the critical path for facilities looking to implement capital projects in the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD’s […]
Read articleU.S. EPA’s Proposed Amendments to the Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer Rule and Their Implications for Other Rules
Posted: April 2nd, 2026
Author: Lindsey Kroos On March 17, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed amendments to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart O (Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities). The amendments would reverse certain stringent requirements finalized just […]
Read articleCARB 2026 California SB 253 Updates
Posted: April 2nd, 2026
Authors: Cambre Codington and Corey Prigent Over the past month, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has provided additional direction on implementation of the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act [Senate Bill (SB) 253] through both its February 26, 2026 Board […]
Read articleProposed Revisions to the NESHAP for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations (MTVLO)
Posted: March 26th, 2026
Author: Eric Swisher The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has conducted its required periodic technology review and proposes to amend the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations (MTVLO) codified at 40 […]
Read articleRequirements vs. Wish Lists: Translating EHS Program Needs into Implementable System Designs
Posted: March 19th, 2026
Authors: Julie Taccino & Rena Wolinsky What is a Software Requirement? Well-developed software requirements are the foundation of successful strategic preparation for software projects (often called “Phase 0s”), digital selections, and digital implementations. If the requirements defined don’t match a […]
Read articleLadder Safety Month
Posted: March 19th, 2026
Author: John Kelleher March is Ladder Safety Month In March, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) celebrates the 10th National Ladder Safety Month , designed to raise awareness of ladder safety and decrease the number of ladder-related injuries and fatalities. The […]
Read articleNew PFAS Reporting Requirement In Minnesota
Posted: March 19th, 2026
Author: Colleen Nagel The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the initial reporting deadline for intentionally added per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products sold in Minnesota and online to July 1, 2026. The finalized rule was adopted after a […]
Read articleOSHA Injury And Illness Recordkeeping: Key Requirements and Compliance Considerations
Posted: March 12th, 2026
Author: Shawn Anderson Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) injury and illness recordkeeping under 29 CFR §1904.7 is more than just filling out OSHA log Forms 300, 301, and 300A – it’s about capturing accurate workplace data that reflects your […]
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