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
Other Developments
Outlook on Safety............................................................................................................. 21
Focus on Regulatory Policy
Outlook on Waste............................................................................................................. 29
Focus on Definition of Solid Waste Rule
Outlook on Water.............................................................................................................. 37
Focus on Construction Stormwater