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 […]
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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 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 […]
Hazardous Materials Administration Defines Reverse Logistics in Proposed Amendment
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) proposed a new section under the Hazardous Materials Regulations that singles out reverse logistics and outlines unique transporting and training requirements for […]
IWLA Chemical Council Meeting Explores Global Harmonization, Transport Hazmat, CFATS and Responsible Warehousing
There are always changes and challenges in the chemical warehouse logistics arena. Are you up to speed? The IWLA Chemical Council meeting, in conjunction with the IWLA Legislative Fly-in, is […]
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