Ohio EPA Seeks Input on New Universal Waste

Ohio EPA is seeking early stakeholder input on the possibility of adding additional hazardous wastes to Ohio's universal waste program.
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OSHA Regulatory Agenda Released

OSHA recently released its semiannual regulatory agenda. The agenda shows three final rules are projected to move forward in 2013, including Confined Spaces in Construction, Electric Power Transmission and Distribution and Electric Protective Equipment, and Walking Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems.
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EPA Seeks Early Stakeholder Input on Changes to Wetland Antidegradation Rules

As proposed in Senate Bill 294, changes to the Wetland Antidegradation Rules in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) will allow in-lieu fee mitigation. The proposed changes also allow Ohio EPA and Ohio Department of Natural Resources to develop and operate their own in-lieu fee programs.
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EPA Fracking Report Provides Few Answers

EPA recently released its progress report entitled Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water. The lengthy report shows that EPA is focused on conducting unbiased research, but does little to provide preliminary results or conclusions, leaving citizens and the regulated community up in the air.
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EPA's 2012 Enforcement Results

EPA recently released its annual enforcement results for 2012, and it's clear that the program remains strong and active. Beyond the spin, what do the 2012 results tell us regarding enforcement going forward?
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Lead Risk-Based Cleanup Levels Likely to be Lowered

Current risk-based lead concentrations will soon be lowered by EPA based on findings presented by the Center for Disease Control Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention.
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