The DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) notice provides temporary enforcement discretion while the agency continues to consider adopting updated editions of the ICAO Technical Instructions and IMDG Code into the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations.
OSHA recently published additional frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) regarding the need to report employees’ in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities resulting from work-related cases of the coronavirus. In particular, the FAQs provide guidance on how to calculate reporting deadlines for in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities, and clarify the meaning of the term “incident” as it relates to work-related coronavirus in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities.
The investment comes in response to the rising demand for high-performance lubricants in Asia Pacific and further strengthens BASF’s position as a reliable supplier that strongly supports customers’ growth in the region.
WACKER’s Nanjing expansion will more than double its production capacity, enabling it to meet growing customer demand for its high-quality binders, particularly from China’s buoyant construction industry, the company said.
The company reported that safety was at the forefront of a responsible and modified return to the now 31,639 sq. ft. headquarters of IMCD US. Thorough preparations and employee training were reportedly key to a safe return to an office environment.
The acquisition, which is expected to close this quarter, will expand Barentz’ activities and is aligned with its strategy to become a global leader in the life science and broader specialty chemical industries, Barentz stated.
Alberto and Joaquin Folch-Rusiñol, Industrias Titan S.A.U administrators added that the company is confident that AkoNobel will care for Titan’s legacy in the same way the Titan family has done for over 100 years.
Under the final rule, sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) previously classified as ‘major sources’ may now be reclassified as ‘area’ sources at any time, provided the facility limits its potential to emit below major source thresholds.
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), established by Congress, provided millions of small businesses the economic relief they needed to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.
The proposal to retain the current standards without revision applies to the primary standards meant to protect against fine particle exposures. ACA and the coatings industry support retention of the national ozone standard of 70 ppb for ground-level ozone.
