The EPA handles all environmental regulations, ensuring that they are enforced across all businesses so that environmental compliance can be maintained. There are serious penalties to be had if you don’t abide by these regulations, such as fines and negative… Read More
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Whose Regulations are More Strict: Your State or the EPA?
Did you know that some states have hazardous waste management regulations that are actually more stringent than the EPA? If your company handles hazardous waste, it is important that you stay educated on the most up-to-date regulations for your area…. Read More
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What Makes a Hazardous Waste Container Truly Empty?
If someone were to ask you to picture an empty container, chances are you’d probably think of a barrel, bottle, or box with nothing in it. And, in most cases, that would be an accurate depiction of an empty container…. Read More
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Here’s What You Need to Know Before Moving Your Lab
Lab relocation is a complicated procedure with a lot of steps that need to be completed. Not only that, you also have to make sure you understand and comply with rules and regulations surrounding the move, from packing and labeling… Read More
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Understanding the Final Rule on Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements
The administrator of the EPA signed the final rule on Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements this past October, and implementation of the rule is due to start on May 30, 2017. It is an update to current hazardous waste generator regulations,… Read More
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The Tier II Deadline is Coming Up – Is Your Company Prepared?
Section 312 of the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act, or EPCRA, of 1986 requires companies that work with hazardous materials or dangerous chemicals submit annual reports to their State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and local fire departments…. Read More
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EPA Increases Fines For Hazardous Waste Violations
If your business generates hazardous waste, you may not have noticed this important new change to the law. On August 1st, new regulations took effect that significantly increased the fines associated with hazardous waste violations. These penalties were raised to… Read More