Tag: Alternative Dispute Resolution

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EPA Looks to Trim Authority of Environmental Appeals Board

By William C. Schillaci Nov 22, 2019 Environmental Permitting

Updated: Nov 22, 2019

With the goal of expediting resolution of objections to permits issued by the EPA under major environmental statutes, the Agency is proposing amendments to regulations governing its Environmental Appeals Board (EAB). Among the seven proposed revisions, the most significant would strengthen the role of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program. Other parts of the proposal […]

Whistleblower

Whistleblower ADR Policy Revised by OSHA

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Feb 20, 2019 Regulatory Developments

Updated: Feb 20, 2019

OSHA has updated its policies and procedures for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to resolve whistleblower retaliation complaints. The OSHA directive, CPL 02-03-008, amends an earlier ADR directive, replacing CPL 02-03-006, issued August 18, 2015, and makes changes to terminology and confidentiality procedures for the ADR process.