EPA Delays Risk Management Program Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register proposing to delay the effective date of the Risk Management Program (RMP) rule until February 2019. The EPA […]
Category Archives: IWLA Chemical Council
IWLA Submits Comments on OSHA Process Safety Management Standards
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Process Safety Management Standards (PSM) are associated with highly hazardous chemicals and establishes a management program using technology, procedures and best practices. […]
EPA Denies Extension of the Risk Management Program Revisions
Despite pleas from U.S. House Republicans Committee on Energy and Commerce, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has denied the extension of the 60-day comment period, saying that there has been sufficient time […]
IWLA Convention & Expo – An Experience to Remember
The 2016 IWLA Convention & Expo attendees left Orlando last week invigorated by the association’s history and ready to take on the next century of warehouse logistics. The 125th convention […]
IWLA Council Summit & Regulatory Fly-in Event Made a Splash in D.C.
The 2015 IWLA Council Summit and Regulatory Fly-in left a big impression on Washington, D.C., last week with dozens of attendees coming together to discuss important regulations affecting their businesses. […]
IWLA Chemical Council Seeks Comments on EPA’s Risk Management Program Changes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) small business review panel is seeking comments on proposed changes being considered by EPA on their Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule (40CFR68). Chemical warehouses […]
Participate in IWLA Government Advocacy Efforts: October IWLA Council Summit & Regulatory Fly-in
Several important rules have come forth in recent weeks that deserve IWLA’s immediate attention and action. The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) devotes its time and energy protecting members from […]
One Simple Step can Prevent a Dangerous Chemical Reaction
In chemical warehousing, you don’t always know what is arriving at your doorstep. It’s important for warehouses to know the ingredients of what is being stored and how they react. […]
OSHA and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication Renew Alliance Just Before Hazard Communication Standards Go Into Effect
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today renewed its alliance with the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication to reduce and prevent worker exposure to chemicals hazards. The alliance also intends […]
IWLA Chemical Council: Congress Passes CFATS, Improves Security at High-risk Chemical Facilities
The U.S. Congress passed and sent to the president’ desk for signature H.R. 4007, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014. This is an important […]
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