When you work in EHS, you learn fast that similar words and phrases often have distinct meanings and that understanding these meanings is crucial to staying in compliance. Terms like “hazardous waste, ...

The statute establishes a comprehensive system for managing solid and hazardous wastes from generation through final disposal. RCRA was enacted in 1976 in response to growing concerns about the ...

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The Environmental Protection Agency's tentative decision in mid-January not to regulate PVC as a hazardous substance has prompted a spirited back-and-forth over whether it was the right move. Many ...

Hazardous waste combustors, which include incinerators, boilers, and industrial furnaces, are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery ...

EPA today announced plans to clamp down on "forever chemicals" in solid waste with two separate rulemakings, a major move with significant implications for industry. EPA today announced plans to clamp ...

“Disposal is the carnival room of smoke and mirrors with the PFAS issue right now,” said Bennington College professor David Bond. Data collected by EPA indicates “forever chemicals” are widespread in ...

Hazardous waste shippers now stand on the brink of a major change in the way shipments are documented and tracked. On June 30, 2018, US EPA will launch its new Electronic Hazardous Waste Manifest ...