EHS Quarterly Review provides an overview of key federal and state environmental and safety topics in one place. Readers can rely on Bloomberg BNA's unbiased and in-depth interpretation of current events to help prepare and budget for upcoming compliance requirements in a timely manner.
Four times a year, Bloomberg BNA's expert editorial staff highlights the most important events of the past three months that affect federal and state air, safety, waste, and water policies and regulations. In addition, they give their perspective on new developments that likely are to occur in the months ahead.
Each of the reviews begins with a "Focus On" Section that provides insight into a topic of particular importance that occurred during the time period covered. A discussion of other significant developments affecting air, safety, waste, or water follows the "Focus On" section. Citation to additional information on the covered topics published in Bloomberg BNA's news services also are provided.
During the first quarter of 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration continued to navigate a difficult political environment as the rhetoric leading up to this fall's presidential election targets government over-regulation and a slow-growth economy. Nonetheless, the agencies continue to focus on efforts to protect the environment and worker safety as it conducts ongoing evaluations of the costs and benefits of regulation.
Foreword.......................................................................................................... 5
Outlook on Air.................................................................................................................... 7
Overview
On the Horizon
Focus on Power Plants
Other Developments
Outlook on Safety............................................................................................................. 23
Focus on Whistleblower Protection
Outlook on Waste............................................................................................................. 31
Focus on Superfund
Outlook on Water.............................................................................................................. 41
Focus on Stormwater, Wastewater Management