4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
OSHA’s Updated Electronic Submission Requirements For Injuries and Illness
Posted: November 1st, 2023
In a significant move to improve workplace safety and enhance transparency, the Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced an expansion on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) record-keeping rule. On July 17, 2023, the DOL unveiled an expanded […]
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Hazard Alert: OSHA Steps Up Enforcement As Extreme Heat Endangers Workers Across the Nation
Posted: October 31st, 2023
On July 27, 2023, President Biden requested the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to issue a first-ever Hazard Alert for heat. This Hazard Alert reminded employers of their responsibility to protect workers from heat, to […]
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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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New Jersey Environmental Justice Rule Public Participation and Implications
Posted: October 26th, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) published the final Environmental Justice Rule (EJ Rule) on April 17, 2023. The EJ Rule (N.J.A.C. 7:1C) was promulgated in response to New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law (EJ Law) that was signed […]
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Michigan Regulates PFAS via NPDES
Posted: October 25th, 2023
On March 14, 2023, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE or department) published an interoffice communication summarizing a comparison of the department’s current strategy for using the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to regulate the […]
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Proposed Revisions to the “Guideline on Air Quality Models”
Posted: October 24th, 2023
On October 23, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published a proposed rule to revise 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W (the “Guideline on Air Quality Models” or “Guideline”). The proposed revisions include enhancements to the formulation […]
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U.S. EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant Permitting Process-Clarifications, Regulatory Updates, and Deadlines
Posted: October 23rd, 2023
U.S. EPA has proposed to amend the General Provisions for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). The proposed amendments relate to both to applicability and deadlines associated with the addition of a compound to the list of hazardous […]
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Proposed Changes to Storage Tanks New Source Performance Standards
Posted: October 19th, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) recently proposed changes to the “Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Storage Vessels).” These changes to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) include proposed revisions to 40 CFR […]
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Preparing for HON: Lessons Learned from Recent Petrochemical Rulemaking
Posted: October 19th, 2023
On April 25, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed revisions to several National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), including 40 CFR Part 63, Subparts F, G, H, and I (referred to as the Hazardous Organic […]
Read articleAdvancing Environmental Justice: New Jersey’s Approach to Addressing Cumulative Stressors
Posted: October 16th, 2023
Advancing Environmental Justice: New Jersey’s Approach to Addressing Cumulative Stressors On April 17, 2023, the final Environmental Justice (EJ) Rule (N.J.A.C. 7:1C) officially became effective in New Jersey (NJ). The overall goal of this EJ Rule is to avoid disproportionate […]
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