4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Why are Safety Data Sheets Important in the Workplace?
Posted: August 31st, 2023
What are Safety Data Sheets? The health and safety of all employees is essential to providing the best services to clients. Reduction in chemical source illness and injuries in the workplace allow employers and employees to work safely with chemical […]
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Data Quality Part 5: An Additional Component ─ Sensitivity
Posted: August 30th, 2023
We started this journey with the following thought: Defining data quality and implementing a data quality program furthers the goal that the data collected serve the intended purpose, i.e., informed decision making. In this article, we’ll explore “sensitivity.” This one […]
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Operate a Commercial Sterilization Facility? 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart O Amendments Are Coming in 2024 with More Stringent Emission Limits & Advanced Continuous Monitoring Requirements
Posted: August 30th, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart O) that if finalized, will require the […]
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Life Cycle Assessment
Posted: August 29th, 2023
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a powerful tool used to assess the environmental impact of a product, process, or service throughout its entire life cycle. It considers the environmental impact of various stages of the product’s life, including raw material […]
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U.S. EPA Proposes Benzene Fenceline Monitoring for Coke Oven Facilities
Posted: August 23rd, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed amendments to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks (PQBS) and Coke Oven Batteries (COB) at 40 CFR Part 63, Subparts CCCCC […]
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U.S. EPA releases Draft Cumulative Risk Assessment Guidelines for Planning and Problem Formulation
Posted: August 22nd, 2023
On June 16, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) released a draft document “Cumulative Risk Assessment (CRA) Guidelines for Planning and Problem Formation” that describes the steps for the planning of CRAs and offers guidance for when […]
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U.S. EPA Issues New Emissions Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Both New and Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units
Posted: August 21st, 2023
On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed regulations addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (EGUs). The rulemaking includes changes to the current New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Greenhouse Gas […]
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EPA Proposes Changes to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements
Posted: August 17th, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed changes to its Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR) rule. Under the current AERR rule, state, local, and some tribal agencies are required to report criteria air pollutant (CAP) emissions across various sectors […]
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OSHA Brings Comprehensive Safety Inspections to Warehouses Nationwide
Posted: August 16th, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a Nationwide Emphasis Program (NEP) bringing comprehensive safety inspections to warehouses and distribution centers nationwide to identify violations related to specific targeted hazards. This is a three-year emphasis […]
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California Hazardous Waste Generators: Complete Your Source Reduction Documents by September 1st, 2023
Posted: August 15th, 2023
Did your facility generate more than 12,000 kilograms (kg) of hazardous waste or more than 12 kg of extremely hazardous waste in California during 2022? If so, then you might be required to prepare Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and Management […]
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