The new edition of the IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations went into effect at the begining of the year and incase you need refreshed, here are a few changes that will affect the industry. Alterations to the Dangerous Goods List: New …
Amazon.com and the US government have recently gone head to head over drone use. The Federal Aviation Administration ruled in February of 2015 that unmanned commercial drone flights would not be permitted as new regulations require drone operators to be …
As of the first of the year, OSHA’s latest requirements and regulations for reporting on the job injuries and fatalities have changed. These regulations will directly impact businesses with over 10 employees. Adhering to these new regulations is the responsibility …
President Obama has long since run on the platform of helping America move forward especially when it comes to job growth. With the unveiling of the GROW AMERICA Act there are high hopes for future job growth. This Act focuses …
On September 17, 2014, both the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the National Waste & Recycling Association (NW&RA), released comments regarding the new EPA standards found within the Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. It …
Just last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) finally released their rule regarding the transportation of lithium based products. The final rule establishes harmony between the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), UN …
A new memorandum of understanding was signed between the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The new agreement will create better communication between the agencies when any employee or worker claims they have been …
The International Air Transport Association has recently published the second codicil to 2014’s 55th Edition of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Of course, both the second and first installment of the publication is mandatory across the board as of January 1, 2014. …
In a combined effort PHMSA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission have amended the requirements for Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). This change directly affects the transportation of Class 7 (or radioactive) materials. The reason for the change is to unite HMR …
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (or EPA) has added seven new hazardous waste sites to Superfund’s National Priorities List (NPL). These sites expose materials that can potentially harm people and the environment. Aside from these, the EPA has recommended …