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DOT training for CESQG Hazardous Waste Generators

CESQG hazardous waste generators generate very low quantities of hazardous waste and ship them very infrequently. They typically hire qualified waste disposal companies to transport and dispose of these materials. The requirements for the management and disposal of hazardous waste can be found at 40CFR 260-262. The transportation of the materials is regulated by DOT under 49 CFR 170-180. ...

Aug. 5, 2016

By EHS Management Strategies, LLC

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule Becomes Effective

On May 30, 2017, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule became effective. 81 Fed. Reg. 85732 (Nov. 28, 2016). The rule will not become effective in RCRA-authorized states, however, until the states adopt the provisions and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves those state programs that adopt the rule. Please see our Monthly ...

Jul. 5, 2017

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Marysville metal caster invests $230,000 in hazardous waste reduction as part of EPA settlement

SeaCast, Inc., a metal casting facility in Marysville, Washington, has agreed to pay The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a penalty of $18,000 to settle alleged hazardous waste violations at the company, which is located within the boundaries of the Tulalip Indian reservation. As part of the EPA settlement, SeaCast will invest at least $230,000 to install and operate a production process ...

Aug. 25, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Making the EPA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule Work For You

The public comment period on the proposed revisions to the hazardous waste management program closed just before the end of 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed these regulations to ”address gaps in the regulations, provide greater flexibility for hazardous waste generators to manage their hazardous waste in a cost-effective and protective manner, and reorganize the ...

Jan. 13, 2016

By Antea Group - USA

Aerosol can disposal - what is required?

During management system audits or compliance audits the management of aerosol cans is one issue that is seldom management consistently. The disposal of aerosol cans depends on the condition of the can and the hazardous waste generator status of the site. The condition of the can can be: Empty Partially Empty An empty aerosol can is one where the contends of the can have been emptied and ...

Jan. 31, 2017

By EHS Management Strategies, LLC

Electro-Coatings of Iowa, Inc., to Pay $19,171 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Electro-Coatings of Iowa, Inc., a chrome, nickel, and zinc plating operation, has agreed to pay a $19,171 civil penalty to the United States to settle a series of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) violations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In addition to paying the civil penalty, the company will spend a minimum of $110,000 to install technology that will reduce the amount of hazardous chrome ...

Jul. 26, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

European hazardous waste management improving, but its prevention needs attention

Despite improvements in hazardous waste management, more measures would be required to prevent the build-up of hazardous waste across Europe, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report released today. The report reviews the application of waste prevention programmes across European countries regarding waste types that are considered to be most dangerous to human health and the ...

Dec. 16, 2016

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

Irish EPA publishes National Hazardous Waste Management Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week published a National Hazardous Waste Management Plan for the period 2008-2012 for the prevention, reduction and management of hazardous waste in Ireland. In 2006 there were 284,000 tonnes of hazardous waste generated, and half of this waste was exported for treatment abroad. The largest quantity of hazardous waste is generated by Irish industry ...

Sep. 15, 2008

By Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Ireland

Boeing Reduces Environmental Footprint at Time of Rapid Business Growth

Since establishing aggressive environmental goals for internal operations four years ago, The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has steadily reduced its environmental footprint while rapidly expanding its business and significantly increasing monthly airplane production rates, the company reported in its fifth annual Environment Report. In 2007, Boeing established aggressive internal five-year ...

Jun. 5, 2012

By The Boeing Company

Sivyer steel corporation of Bettendorf, Iowa, to Pay $54,786 penalty, perform oil cleanup for hazardous waste violations

Sivyer Steel Corporation of Bettendorf, Iowa, has agreed to pay a $54,786 civil penalty and clean up residual used oil that may have leaked from its storage tanks, as part of a settlement with EPA Region 7 for violations of federal hazardous waste regulations at its facility. According to an administrative consent agreement filed by EPA in Kansas City, Kan., the Agency inspected Sivyer ...

Sep. 26, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA publishes notice identifying hardrock mining industry for financial responsibility requirements

The U.S. EPA has identified the hardrock mining industry as its priority for developing financial assurance requirements. Financial assurance requirements help ensure that owners and operators of these facilities, not taxpayers, foot the bill for environmental cleanup. These requirements will be developed under section 108(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability ...

Jul. 13, 2009

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

New EPA Report Shows Significant Environmental Progress By Performance Track Members

(Washington, D.C.) EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson is today announcing a report showing that voluntary actions by members of the National Environmental Performance Track -- EPA's most comprehensive environmental leadership program -- are leading to significant gains for the environment. 'From newspaper headlines to the covers of Fortune 500 reports, we are reading about more and more ...

May 10, 2007

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA withdraws emission comparable fuels rule (HQ)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn the Emission Comparable Fuels (ECF) Rule, a rule that was finalized in December 2008. The rule sought to remove regulatory costs by reclassifying fuels that would otherwise be regulated as hazardous waste, but generate emissions similar to fuel oil when burned. EPA has now withdrawn the rule due to difficulty of ensuring that emissions ...

Jun. 8, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Powercon Corp. settles hazardous waste violations at Severn, Md. facility

Powercon Corporation has agreed to pay a $40,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in Severn, Md., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. As part of the settlement, Powercon has also implemented a recycling project that will significantly reduce its hazardous waste. The settlement addresses compliance with ...

Nov. 19, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Tetronics Webinar: From Hazard to Resource-An insight into the rapid growth of APCr from EfW

The growth in EfW plant capacity is leading to a corresponding increase in the generation of Air Pollution Control residues (APCr), making it one of the fastest growing hazardous waste streams in the EU. Fact: For every 100,000 tpa of MSW that is converted to energy using thermal treatment processes, approx. 4,000 tpa of hazardous APCr is produced. APCr is a hazardous waste, generated in the ...

May 6, 2014

By Tetronics (International) Limited

Brand FX body of Pocahontas, Iowa, to replace use of solvent and pay $11,021 penalty for hazardous waste violations

SNF, Inc., doing business as the Brand FX Body Company, of Pocahontas, Iowa, has agreed to pay a $11,021 civil penalty to the United States, and spend an additional $61,715 on a supplemental environmental project, to settle a series of violations of federal hazardous waste regulations. According to an administrative consent agreement filed by EPA Region 7 in Kansas City, Kan., Brand FX’s ...

Sep. 13, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA settles with Bakersfield, Calif., steel company to ensure safe handling of hazardous waste

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined Kern Steel Fabrication, Inc. $57,100 for improper management of hazardous waste generated at its 627 Williams Street facility in Bakersfield, Calif. During a 2012 investigation, EPA found that the facility failed to properly label about 30 of its containers holding hazardous wastes such as waste paint, fluorescent light lamps, used oil and ...

Oct. 28, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Boeing Reports Continued Environmental Improvements

While increasing airplane production, The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) generated year-over-year improvements in environmental performance, the company reported today in its annual Environment Report.At manufacturing and office locations in 2010, Boeing consumed less energy, reduced carbon dioxide emissions and water intake, and generated less hazardous waste compared to the previous year."Boeing has ...

May 31, 2011

By The Boeing Company

K-Mart Discloses Environmental Violations, Pays Lower Fine

HOFFMAN ESTATES (ENS) - Kmart will pay a $102,422 fine to settle self-disclosed violations of federal environmental regulations discovered at 17 distribution centers in 13 states. The company reported violations of clean water, hazardous waste, and emergency planning and preparedness regulations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If EPA had discovered Kmart's violations through an ...

May 10, 2007

By Environment News Service (ENS)

Oregon Companies Settle with EPA for Illegal Disposal of Millions of Pounds of Reactive Hazardous Waste

Oregon Metallurgical of Albany, Ore. and TDY Industries of Millersburg, Ore. have agreed to pay a combined total of $825,000 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations related to improper storage, transportation, and disposal of anhydrous magnesium chloride, a reactive hazardous waste that can pose serious fire and explosion threats. In addition to the penalty, the companies must improve ...

Dec. 17, 2013

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency