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EPA Finalizes Plan to Address Contaminated Soil at the Scorpio Recycling Superfund site in Toa Baja
EPA to spend $3 Million to Address Heavy Metal Contamination Contact Information: Brenda Reyes, 787-977-5869, reyes.brenda@epa.gov (New York, NY – Nov. 5, 2013) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its plan to address contaminated soil at the Scorpio Recycling Superfund site
October 2013 – Announcements of Proposed Rules, Changes to the Rules, and Final Rules for RCRA and the HMR
On its website the US Government Printing Office makes a wealth of Federal publications available for review and download; one of these is the Federal Register. Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the
September 2013 – Announcements of Proposed Rules, Changes to the Rules, and Final Rules for RCRA and the HMR
On its website the US Government Printing Office makes a wealth of Federal publications available for review and download; one of these is the Federal Register. Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the
The Name of the Consignor (Shipper) or Consignee (Receiver) as a Marking on a HazMat Packaging
Unless an exception exists, the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) of the USDOT/PHMSA require the use of the four hazard communication methods when a hazardous material is offered for transportation; these are: Shipping Papers Placards HazMat Labels Markings Markings are information
Weekly Inspections of Hazardous Waste Containers in Alabama
In an earlier article I explained the requirements of the USEPA for Large and Small Quantity Generators of hazardous waste to conduct weekly inspections of hazardous waste containers. Briefly, the USEPA, along with most states with authorized hazardous waste programs,
OSHA’s Toolkit for Transitioning to Safer Chemicals
We know that the most efficient and effective way to protect workers from hazardous chemicals is by eliminating or replacing those chemicals with safer alternatives whenever possible. This statement from Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and
Hazardous Materials Found in New Castle, DE Warehouse
DNREC’s Environmental Crimes Unit says it discovered drums of hazardous materials in a New Castle area warehouse. DNREC officials say information from the U.S Environment Protection Agency’s Criminal Division led them to the warehouse rented by Recyclers of Delaware LLC.
The Requirements of 40 CFR 265.51 Purpose and Implementation of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste
This article is the second in a series to address the requirements of 40 CFR 265, Subpart D – Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures as it applies to a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG). Each article will explain the requirements
Net Weight vs. Gross Weight in the Hazardous Material Regulations
Your compliance with the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) of the USDOT/PHMSA will depend upon, among other things, The type of hazardous material to be shipped; The method of transportation: motor vehicle, rail car, vessel, or aircraft; The type of packaging;