Tag: JD

CWA Jurisdictional Case goes to the Supreme Court

By Clare Condon Jan 4, 2016 EHS Career Trends/Certification

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

The U.S. Supreme Court continued its keen interest in the reach of the Clean Water Act (CWA) by agreeing to hear a case about whether a jurisdictional determination (JD) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) constituted a final action by the Corps. The Supreme Court will review a ruling by a panel of […]

Compliance with the Final Hazmat Rule is January 1, 2016 – Or is It?

By Elizabeth Dickinson, J.D., BLR Senior Legal Editor Dec 21, 2015 HazMat Transportation

Updated: Dec 21, 2015

By Elizabeth Dickinson, JD The “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with International Standards (RRR)” final rule was issued on January 8, 2015. Voluntary compliance with the new rule began January 1, 2015, with mandatory compliance delayed until January 1, 2016, unless otherwise specified (as it is for numerous provisions).

Don’t Get Penalized for Common Hazwaste Container Violations

By Guest Columnist Nov 30, 2015 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Nov 30, 2015

By: Elizabeth Dickinson, JD Are you in compliance when it comes to container management? The most common Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulatory violations cited by state environmental regulatory agency inspectors are in connection with containers of hazardous waste. So, what are the most common mistakes in managing containers, and how can you avoid them […]

Is ‘Paid Volunteer Training Time’ an Oxymoron?

By Jennifer Busick May 22, 2015 Training

Updated: May 28, 2015

In today’s Advisor, we receive guidance from one of BLR’s experts on when volunteer training should or should not be paid. Here’s the question: Do you have to pay employees for time spent in a voluntary training session offered during their lunch hour? And here’s how our expert responded: Lunch-and-learns are used by some employers […]