EHS Quarterly Review
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.
BNA’s EHS Quarterly Review
Third Quarter 2011
During the third quarter of 2011, there was much activity in Congress with few results. The fractured legislative branch continued to battle over the budget and regulatory over-reach, leaving the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration uncertain about federal regulatory planning. Despite the ongoing gridlock in Washington, D.C., EPA and OSHA continued to pursue rulmakings in a variety of areas during the third quarter of 2011.
Foreword........................................................................................................................... 5
Outlook on Air.................................................................................................................... 7
Overview
On the Horizon
Focus on Interstate Transport Rule
- Background
- Clean Air Interstate Rule Replaced
- EPA Details Projected Costs, Benefits
- Rule Sets Budgets, Allows Trading
- Supplemental Notice Released
- House Republicans Oppose EPA Regulations
- Administration Defends Air Pollution Rules
- Next Steps for Interstate Rules
Other Developments
- Air Quality Standards
- Emissions Reporting
- Emissions Trading
- Fuel Efficiency
- Multipollutant Standards
- Power Plants
- State, Regional Activity
Outlook on Safety............................................................................................................. 21
Overview
On the Horizon
Focus on Regulatory Policy
- Background
- Differing Business and Labor Views
- Net Benefits Realized
- Regulatory Flexibility Act
Other Developments
- Diacetyl and Food Flavorings
- Silica
- State Developments
- Whistleblower Protections
Outlook on Waste............................................................................................................. 29
Overview
On the Horizon
Focus on Definition of Solid Waste Rule
- Background
- Challenge to Rule
- Settlement
- Proposed Rule Published
Other Developments
- Coal Ash
- e-Manifest
- e-Waste
- Right-to-Know
- Solid Waste Stream
- State Developments
Outlook on Water.............................................................................................................. 37
Overview
On the Horizon
Focus on Construction Stormwater
- Background
- Turbidity
- Construction General Permits
- Post-Construction Discharges
Other Developments
- Cooling Water Intakes
- Hydraulic Fracturing
- Invasive Species
- Jurisdiction
- Mountaintop Mining
- Nutrients
- Sewer Overflows
- State Developments