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As it committed to doing in a settlement reached with Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) on May 12, 2017, the EPA is formally proposing to withdraw its July 2014 proposed determination on the company’s plan to build a copper and gold ore mine in the headwaters of Bristol Bay, Alaska.
One year after the Trump EPA announced that it was reconsidering the Obama EPA’s January 2017 Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE), that found that its final greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model year (MY) 2022–2025 light-duty vehicles (October 15, 2012, FR) were appropriate, the Agency has issued a notice formally withdrawing that MTE and stating in […]
Last month, the U.S. Senate consented to ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The vote, 69–27, showed strong bipartisan support for the measure. The United States will soon join 137 other countries that have already ratified the Kigali Amendment, according to a media note issued […]
In light of several recent snow and ice storms that have crippled parts of the nation, OSHA is reminding employers to take the necessary steps to provide worker safeguards this winter. In Atlanta, Georgia, where severe ice has shut down highways and closed schools, this advice is all the more critical. “Cleaning up after a […]
Sediment and soil runoff from improperly managed construction sites can greatly contribute to surface water degradation and cause detrimental impacts to aquatic life. To minimize the impacts to surface water quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the states require that construction projects of a certain size follow stormwater regulations. One such regulatory measure […]
With a recent spike in nail gun injuries, some researchers say that many tragedies could be avoided if federal authorities would ban the fastest—and most dangerous—of the devices. Sitting in a pickup truck with a 2½-inch nail lodged in his chest, Manuel Murillo was able to call his wife on his cell phone and tell […]
OSHA has launched a new web portal for employers to report fatalities, inpatient hospitalizations, and other severe injuries. But the advice from one lawyer who specializes in OSHA matters is “proceed with caution.”
Understanding Coal Ash and the New Final Rule—Part 2 Coal ash will not be considered a hazardous waste. The final requirements for coal ash disposal were established for nonhazardous waste under Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), rather than under Subtitle C that covers hazardous waste. As one result, under RCRA, […]
In the midst of a record construction boom, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced tough new sanctions for serious construction safety lapses. Find out who’s being targeted and why.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) signed an agreement outlining procedures for information-sharing, referrals, training, and outreach to bolster federal antiretaliation protections and strengthen the agencies’ partnership, OSHA and the NLRB announced October 31. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) enables OSHA and the Board to cooperate in […]