Final Reconsideration Rules for Chemicals and Refineries
Posted: March 28th, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) is finalizing changes to petroleum and chemical sector rules in response to petitions for reconsideration following recent risk and technology review (RTR) rulemakings. These rules include the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air […]
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Revisions to the Risk Management Program Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Requirements
Posted: March 6th, 2024
Introduction On February 27, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) signed final Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations. The amendments include changes and enhancements to accident prevention program requirements, emergency preparedness […]
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2024 Look Ahead Part 3
Posted: January 25th, 2024
2024 Look Ahead: Occupational Health and Safety // Victoria Sparks As we look back on 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was busy – expanding National Emphasis Programs (NEPs), hiring more inspectors, conducting more inspections, and expanding rules […]
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2024 Look Ahead Part 2
Posted: January 18th, 2024
PFAS Expectations for 2024 // Kayla Turney With the new year, we expect to see several of the same issues relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as well as a handful of new ones to tackle. While the regulatory […]
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TSCA Lookahead for 2024
Posted: January 10th, 2024
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) will continue to have an impact on chemicals imported and manufactured in 2024. TSCA forms the backbone of regulatory oversight for chemicals in commerce within the United States, aiming to ensure their safe production, […]
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2024 Look Ahead
Posted: January 9th, 2024
Part 1 2024 Look Ahead // Colin McCall Hello to all of our clients, partners, and colleagues as we enter 2024. We are very grateful for the time and work together in 2023 and look forward to another great year […]
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Recap of the CAPCA 2023 Fall Technical Workshop and Forum
Posted: December 20th, 2023
This year’s fall Carolinas Air Pollution Control Association (CAPCA) technical workshop and forum included a football tailgate party exhibitor social, golf outing, and of course several technical topics of interest to those located in the Carolinas. In addition to the […]
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U.S. EPA Finalizes Elimination of TRI PFAS de-minimis
Posted: November 20th, 2023
elimination of de-minimis rule for pfas Effective November 30, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) finalized Changes to Reporting Requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and to Supplier Notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern rule which designates […]
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The Early Bird Gets the Worm: Preparing for Enhanced Flare Monitoring in the Chemical Sector
Posted: October 31st, 2023
In case you haven’t heard yet, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (U.S. EPA) has proposed revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) applicable to facilities in the Synthetic Organic Chemical […]
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How the U.S. EPA’s New Methylene Chloride Regulations May Affect You.
Posted: October 12th, 2023
Methylene chloride (MC), a chemical commonly used as a solvent for surface refinishing and in the production of pharmaceuticals and refrigerants, is set to be banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for most uses. Products containing MC […]
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