The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will conduct a public Board hearing later this month as it continues its efforts to expand the state’s existing Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation to further reduce air emissions from ships docked in California. As
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European Commission review of the EU Waste Shipment Regulation
The European Commission has recently launched a public consultation on the proposed review of the EU Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) (EU Regulation No 1013/2006).
The current WSR regulates the transboundary movement of waste and establishes a strict control regime for…
ICYMI: Major May U.S. Supreme Court environmental decisions
This month’s notable U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) actions involve what the Court declined to review rather than any actual decisions.
- Declined to review: Fuel blenders exemption under the EPA’s RFS program
On May 18, 2020, SCOTUS declined to review the…
Union sues OSHA for failure to issue COVID-19 standard and the agency responds
On May 18, 2020, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (the AFL-CIO) filed a petition against the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) demanding that the agency issue an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address…
Reed Smith issues guide for UK employers preparing to reopen workplaces post-COVID-19
Following recent announcements by the UK government on how the UK economy will gradually re-open, we are pleased to share a short publication with you that highlights some of the key health, safety and workplace management topics that UK employers…
Some considerations on suspension of regulated activities at all or part of a facility
In the context of COVID-19, many companies are downsizing operations or, in some cases, completely eliminating product lines or shuttering facilities. The considerations that go into such a decision are difficult and complicated, in part because the effects may be felt long…
EPA’s self-guidance for participation in bankruptcy proceedings
The uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has rocked the global economy, and companies of all types and sizes are feeling the impacts. In recent weeks, certain high-profile retailers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Some airlines are expected to enter…
OSHA announces changes (again) to how COVID-19 cases are recorded
With most states starting to reopen after the lockdown, attention is focused on the process for getting back to work safely, and when and how employers must record COVID-19 cases as a work related illness. In response to this, OSHA…
EPA updates ‘small manufacturer’ definition for reporting and recordkeeping under TSCA section 8(a)
A new EPA rule finalizes amendments to the definition of “small manufacturer” in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Changes to the small manufacturer definition impact certain reporting and recordkeeping requirements established under TSCA. The final rule is…
Keeping it Clean: OSHA, CDC, and state-agency guidance explains how employers can help stop spread of COVID-19
Many businesses are reopening their doors as states lift closure orders. While a plan to reopen will look different for each company, all employers should ensure they are taking appropriate cleaning and safety measures to reduce possible exposure to the…