waste shipping News
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European Waste Shipping Restrictions Passed by EC
From an environmentalist initial point of view, the adoption of these proposals is to be applauded as it aims to drive the European waste economy and minimise the unregulated export of waste to third countries where it may not always be treated to the standards expected by the European Union. EuRIC, however, expressed dismay at the adoption of the waste shipment proposals citing major ...
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Our MD concludes his tenure as WAMASON First President
Our Managing Director Mr R. M. Ossai, a professional to the core with great desire to developing the Nigerian Waste Management Industry, founded Waste Management Society of Nigeria along with others in 2004. Under his administration, the Society developed to a recognised national industry professional Organisation that has participated in the development of National Framework in various sector ...
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TURI Calls for Information on Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanofibers
According to the Toxics Use Reduction Institute’s (TURI) website, the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) Program in Massachusetts has received a petition to list carbon nanotubes (both single-walled and multi-walled) and carbon nanofibers. The TURA Science Advisory Board (SAB) is beginning the process of reviewing these substances and seeks additional information from stakeholders. ...
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Cross-border shipments of waste increasing in the EU
A new study from the ETC/RWM shows that transboundary shipment of waste has increased significantly during the last decade. This increase is not only for shipments of hazardous, problematic and non-hazardous wastes but also illegal shipments. In 2003 about 8.6 million tonnes of hazardous and problematic waste were shipped across European boundaries. Over 90% of this waste was shipped to other ...
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EU Waste Trans-shipping Rules
The EU has been working towards a greener economy, and the shipment of waste has been an issue that has needed clarification There is some evidence that there has been some trans-European movement of waste for disposal. Much of the evidence is anecdotal, some is well known. In the case of tyres, despite almost all EU states having some form of EPR in place, there have long been stories of ...
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European Commission takes Belgium and Estonia to court over port handling of ship-generated waste
The European Commission has today decided to lodge a case to the Court of Justice against Belgium and Estonia for failure to respect EU legislation on better availability and use of port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues. The Commission has decided to act against Belgium and Estonia for failure to transpose correctly a Directive[1] adopted in 2000 into their ...
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`Duped` Brazil waste shipping company awarded £730,000
The shipping company involved in exporting and repatriating ‘illegal’ waste sent to Brazil, has won £731,615 in damages and costs. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) brought the claim in the High Court against Worldwide Biorecyclables, its director Julio Da Costa and its previous co-director and company secretary Andre Oliveira. The money was awarded becuase the shipping company suffered ...
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Officials Eye 6 Barrels Tied to Nuke Dump Leak
Scientists investigating a mysterious radiation leak at the federal government's underground nuclear waste dump have identified five other potentially explosive containers of waste from Los Alamos National Laboratory that are being stored at a site in West Texas, New Mexico Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn told a legislative panel Tuesday. Flynn told lawmakers that scientists have been unable to ...
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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. ...
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EPA requires Phoenix facility to safely handle hazardous waste
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined World Resources Company $39,900 for violations of hazardous waste laws. World Resources, located in Tolleson, Ariz. uses manufactured residues to produce metal concentrates and was fined $39,900 for violations of hazardous waste regulations. In this case, the violations stemmed from improper shipment of hazardous wastes. World Resources ...
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Hazmat Training Comes to Virginia Beach
When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years. Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental ...
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California to sue federal government for polluting vessels in Suisun Bay
To clean up toxic pollution caused by the deterioration of approximately 50 obsolete federal vessels anchored in Suisun Bay, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board today announced its intention to sue the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Water Board’s planned enforcement action will reinforce a suit brought last year ...
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Hazmat Training Comes to St. Louis
May 6, 2010- When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years. Environmental Resource Center, the leading ...
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Hazmat training comes to Charlotte
When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years.Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and ...
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Hazmat training comes to Orlando
When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years.Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and ...
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Hazmat training comes to Columbia
When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years.Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and ...
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Hazmat Training Comes to Nashville
According to Environmental Resource Center, when workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years.Environmental Resource Center, ...
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Hazmat Training Comes to Charlotte
When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years.Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and ...
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Hazmat Training Comes to Kansas City
When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years.Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and ...
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EPA Proposes New Protections for International Hazardous Waste Shipments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing enhancements to the oversight of hazardous waste shipments to help ensure safe management of imported and exported hazardous wastes. “When hazardous waste is shipped across multiple countries there can be a higher risk of mismanagement from unsafe transport, recycling and disposal practices,” said Mathy Stanislaus, assistant ...
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