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 are likely 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. Also provided are citations to additional information on the covered topics published in Bloomberg BNA's news services.
Bloomberg BNA's EHS Quarterly Review
Fourth Quarter 2012
The re-election of President Obama during the fourth quarter of 2012 ensures the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration will continue on the paths forged during the last four years. However, the agencies are facing potential budget cuts related to sequestration and a divided Washington, D.C., that may preclude significant regulatory action. Nonetheless, legal decisions regarding rulemakings all but guarantee some level of agency action.
Foreword.............................................................................................................. 5
Outlook on Air....................................................................................................... 7
Overview
On the Horizon
Focus on Obama's Re-Election
Other Developments
Outlook on Safety................................................................................................. 21
Focus on OSHA Funding
Outlook on Waste.................................................................................................. 27
Focus on Definition of Solid Waste Rule
Outlook on Water.................................................................................................. 37
Focus on the President's Second Term