Reporting Requirements for RCRA Small Quantity Generators – First Deadline September 1, 2025
Posted: May 1st, 2025
Small Quantity Generators (SQG) of hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) historically do not have as many Federal reporting requirements as Large Quantity Generators (LQG). However, as part of the Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) published in […]
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Making Sense of the New BASEL E-waste Notification Requirements
Posted: January 21st, 2025
Starting January 1st, 2025, electronic waste and scrap shipments are subject to Basel Convention requirements. Basel Party countries exporting e-waste and scrap must obtain the importing country’s consent prior to initiating the shipments. From an environmental regulatory perspective, the Basel […]
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2025 Look Ahead
Posted: January 15th, 2025
Part 1 2025 Look Ahead // Colin McCall Happy New Year to our colleagues, clients, and partners as we enter 2025. Each January, we are excited to outline observations and insights that will help with proactive planning around environmental, health, […]
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What’s in the e-Manifest Third Rule?
Posted: January 14th, 2025
On July 26, 2024, U.S. EPA published the final Third Rule for e-Manifest. It goes into effect on January 22, 2025, though portions will not be in effect until December 1, 2025. The U.S. EPA has provided a high-level synopsis, […]
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Enforcement Alert: Solid Waste. U.S. EPA Enforcement Initiative for Landfills to Meet Greenhouse Gas Compliance
Posted: November 21st, 2024
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) recently issued an Enforcement Alert signaling a critical move toward stricter regulation of municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills to address non-compliance with air quality standards, specifically around monitoring and controlling greenhouse gas […]
Read articleU.S. EPA’s Updated 2024 Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS
Posted: August 29th, 2024
On April 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) issued an updated interim guidance for public comment on the destruction and disposal of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and PFAS-containing materials. U.S. EPA published the first edition […]
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Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act
Posted: April 11th, 2024
New Jersey passed the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Management Act (EHVM Act) on January 8, 2024. This extended producer responsibility (EPR) law imposes restrictions on propulsion battery collection and disposal starting on January 8, 2027. The legislation requires that propulsion […]
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U.S. EPA Proposes Listing of Specific PFAS and Hazardous Constituents
Posted: March 5th, 2024
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published the proposed rule, Listing of Specific PFAS as Hazardous Constituents, in the February 8, 2024, Federal Register. The proposed rule has an open comment period until April 8, 2024. What is […]
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Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Rule
Posted: February 29th, 2024
On January 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed the “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Rule,” otherwise known as the methane fee rule or “Waste Emissions Charge” rule (89 FR 5318). As part of […]
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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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