The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on February 1, 2024, two proposed rules that will add to its comprehensive approach to tackling per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ...

The transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) is an subject that holds significant safety implications for carriers, shippers, intermediaries and the general public. Compliance programs and their ...

Ever wonder what those colorful signs with symbols and numbers on the backs of trucks mean? They're just one visible part of a web of regulations that aim to keep workers and the environment safe ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule to improve the nation’s hazardous waste regulations to protect public health and the environment. The updated Hazardous Waste Import and ...

The new EPA guide includes steps medical institutions can take to update their hazardous waste disposal plans. The Environmental Protection Agency has published a new guide to implementing hazardous ...

Industries should keep records of waste generation and testing, report any unprecedented events, be prepared to handle emergencies with trained professionals, and have reliable hazardous waste storage ...

Rodd W. Bender, left, and Giselle F. Mazmanian, right, of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox. Courtesy photos The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq, is a cornerstone ...

Several federal funding opportunities support hazardous waste management on Tribal lands. Check out EPA’s Tribal Waste Management Funding webpage for a list of resources and tips on federal funding.