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Air Monitoring Standards: Today’s Air Monitoring Equipment and Methods Offer More

Compared with the air quality monitoring methods of even a few years ago, today’s air monitor system offers its users a quicker, more effective, and comprehensive way to assess potential environmental hazards.

OMB review of OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Update

The Office of Management and Budget received the final rule update for the Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) on 10/25/11. The 90 day review period is over but the review period has been recently extended.

Regulatory Submissions & Postings Reminder (January thru April 2012)

Here is a handy table we recently created for our clients — a gentle reminder to get organized! Even if you miss a deadline, it’s better to start playing catchup as soon as you find out that you are not in compliance.

Keep in Mind – Polymers are EXEMPT from CDR Reporting!

As you begin to gather the information on volume manufactured in 2011 (and 2010), keep in mind that almost all polymers are exempt from reporting.

2011: A Year In Recap

Bringing in the New Year is always an exciting time for everyone. People enjoy setting new goals, looking forward to the journey that the New Year brings and starting that resolution they promise they are going to keep. While the New Year brings many things to look forward to, it also is a time where we look back at the year that has passed and take a moment to reflect on what has happened.

Start collecting data for your 2012 TSCA Chemical Data Reporting submission now!

We just had our first cold weather snap in the northeast reminding me that 2012 is just around the corner. A change in the seasons is our cue to ask Emilcott clients that manufacture or import chemicals: Have you gathered the 2010 chemical volume data AND are you collecting the 2011 data needed for the 2012 TSCA Chemical Data Report?

August 2011 Update on the TSCA IUR-now-CDR Rule

by Paula Kaufmann

Upcoming TSCA Reporting Period: February 1 – June 30, 2012.

As of August 6, the EPA has finalized the TSCA IUR — now named the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) – Rule. There are many changes with the TSCA IUR to CDR … some of these will be in place for the 2012 reporting submission and many more for the 2016 submission. Read more for a complete update.

DELAYED!! TSCA Form U Submission 2011 Period

We have some news on this year’s TSCA IUR Form U submission: this year’s Form U submission period will not be June 1 to September 30. It will most likely be pushed back to later this year. The EPA is delaying the submission period because the proposed IUR modifications rule has not yet been finalized. EPA expects to have the final version of the changes to the IUR reporting requirements in the near future. The revised 2011 submission period will be announced with the publication of the final IUR modification rule.

You Better be Qualified if You are a Respiratory Protection Program Administrator!

For the company, job site or RPP administrator who does not understand why a qualified and empowered Respiratory Protection Program Administrator is a big deal, this blog highlights a triple-play of Top 5 facts that illustrate the importance of qualified training for Respiratory Protection Program Administrators: Top 5 OSHA violations, Top 5 reasons to be qualified, and Top 5 OSHA compliance indicators!

Hazardous Waste How-To for Manufacturers, Laboratories and other General Industry Companies

As a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) I often make recommendations to our “General Industry” clients in an effort to lift their game with dealing with hazardous waste. There are multiple layers of compliance issues related to hazardous waste handling, and, as with most regulations, a little education (TRAINING!!) goes a long way in understanding the game plan! The intention of this blog is to provide a brief discussion of the key regulations and their associated training requirements.