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

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

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

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

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,

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

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.

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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

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;