ISRI celebrates the recent passage of two pieces of bipartisan legislation in the Senate dedicated to supporting our nation’s recycling systems. The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) were sponsored by Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Shelley Moore…
Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to approve a final rule that requires registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in an effort to gauge climate impact and emissions throughout companies’ supply chains. While the final rule is narrower than the SEC’s 2022 draft, it represents a significant shift in the U.S. regulatory…
On Feb. 29, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the comment deadline on its proposal, “Definition of Hazardous Waste Applicable to Corrective Action for Releases from Solid Waste Management Units,” by 15 days to March 26, 2024. ISRI requests input from members on this proposal by March 19, 2024. EPA seeks to amend and…
On Thursday, Feb. 22, ISRI participated in a public hearing to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on its proposed regulations to implement the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit. During the hearing, ISRI argued that current guidance on the tax credit disincentivizes recycling and provided recommendations and comments on how to resolve these issues. Section…
Annual Tier II (or Tier 2) Reporting for Calendar Year 2023 under the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) regulations at 40 CFR Part 370 has a deadline of March 1, 2024. Tier II reporting is required if your facility is required by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to prepare or have a…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. CVSA-certified law enforcement personnel will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, temporary…
In just two months, members and vendors from across the recycled materials industry will gather for the largest industry event in the world. One of the greatest benefits of ISRI2024 is the strategic and unmatched education available to attendees. ISRI2024 consists of seven specialized, educational tracks. Track 2 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) focuses on…
On Feb. 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued two long-awaited connected proposals under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the definition of hazardous waste. Under the proposal titled “Listing of Specific PFAS as Hazardous Constituents,” EPA seeks to add nine specific PFAS…
ISRI’s Pacific Northwest (PNW) Chapter held its 2024 lobby day and winter meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18 in Olympia, Washington. Holly Chisa, PNW’s Chapter’s lobbyist, organized a day with a full agenda that provided ISRI members with several opportunities to actively engage with elected officials and set the stage for future direct communication. Members met…
Please be aware that the updated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Injury Tracking Application (ITA) is now available from osha.gov/injuryreporting. This page provides requirements and guidance about electronically submitting your establishments’ injury and illness data from the OSHA Form 300A: Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300: Log of Work-Related Injuries and…
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule announcing adjustments to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) civil penalty amounts. The final rule is effective Jan. 15, 2024. On Nov. 2, 2015, the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 was enacted, which required agencies to: (1) adjust the level…
ISRI’s VOC Emissions Guidance for Metal Shredders (December 2023) was prepared by ALL4, LLC and is now available. The document provides general guidance to shredder operators when calculating volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from metal shredders, as well as an overview of Clean Air Act (CAA) air permitting requirements associated with VOC emissions. Also included…