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Allison Stalker
Nov 19, 20132 min read
March 1st Environmental Reporting Deadline
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as state and local environmental agencies require a number of annual reports for...
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Allison Stalker
Nov 12, 20132 min read
OSHA Releases Resources to Help Protect Workers from Hazardous Chemicals
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) released two new web resources in October to help protect workers from hazardous...
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Allison Stalker
Nov 5, 20132 min read
Hazard Communication Standard Training Deadline
In March of 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized the revised version of the Hazard Communication...
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Allison Stalker
Oct 30, 20132 min read
EPA Releases Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released greenhouse gas emissions data from large facilities last week. This is the third...
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Allison Stalker
Oct 22, 20132 min read
DEP Releases Climate Impacts Assessment
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has released an updated Climate Impacts Assessment for the state of...
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Allison Stalker
Oct 16, 20131 min read
Energy Benchmarking – Delayed Compliance Date
In July of this year, we reported on the new Energy Benchmarking regulation for the City of Philadelphia. The bill established a system...
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Allison Stalker
Oct 1, 20132 min read
EPA Proposes Carbon Standards for New Power Plants
On September 20, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed standards on carbon pollution from new power plants. In...
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Allison Stalker
Sep 24, 20131 min read
EPA to Reconsider Final RICE Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice on August 29, 2013 announcing reconsideration of portions of the 2013 final...
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Allison Stalker
Sep 17, 20132 min read
Speeding Up the Pre-Application Process for the DEP
Last week the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) unveiled a new electronic tool for the pre-application process....
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Allison Stalker
Sep 10, 20132 min read
EPA Will Require Electronic TRI Reporting
On August 27, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that all Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting will be required...
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Allison Stalker
Sep 4, 20132 min read
OSHA Proposes Rule to Protect Workers from Crystalline Silica
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a proposed rule in late August that would lower worker exposure to...
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Allison Stalker
Aug 27, 20131 min read
EPA Issues Final 2013 Percentage Standards for Renewable Fuel
Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final 2013 percentage standards for certain fuel categories. ...
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Allison Stalker
Aug 20, 20132 min read
Updated Standards for Oil and Gas Storage Tanks
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently updated the standards for oil and natural gas storage tanks. The updates were made to...
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Allison Stalker
Aug 13, 20131 min read
OSHA Announces National Emphasis Program for Isocyanate Exposure
A new National Emphasis Program (NEP) was announced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in June. The program is...
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Allison Stalker
Aug 6, 20132 min read
EPA Proposes Rule to Increase Efficiency of Clean Water Act Reporting
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule this past Wednesday regarding Clean Water Act reporting. The rule would update...
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Allison Stalker
Jul 30, 20131 min read
OSHA Announces Healthcare Outreach Campaign
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new outreach campaign in July. The...
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Allison Stalker
Jul 23, 20132 min read
Better, More Reliable Wind Turbines
The wind industry has been growing continuously and is an important part of fighting climate change by reducing our dependence on fossil...
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Allison Stalker
Jul 16, 20132 min read
Chemicals in Consumer Products
Last year, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) developed the Responsible Care Product Safety Code for chemical companies to determine...
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Allison Stalker
Jul 9, 20132 min read
President Obama’s Climate Action Plan
Last week, President Obama announced the contents of his Climate Action Plan. The plan has been received both negatively and positively,...
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Allison Stalker
Jul 2, 20132 min read
Energy Benchmarking in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia City Council passed legislation in mid 2012 regarding energy benchmarking for non-residential buildings in Philadelphia....
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