Yearly Archives: 2014
Department of Labor’s Regulatory Agenda Published, Includes OSHA Changes
POV
May 30, 2014
On May 23, 2014 the full semiannual regulatory agenda for federal agencies was published. The regulatory agenda for the Department of Labor includes a total of twenty six regulatory entries for OSHA-specific actions. Nine of these regulatory actions are in the prerule stage, seven are in the proposed rule stage and ten of these specific […]
Louisville – Compost Bin and Rain Barrel SALE
POV
May 29, 2014
We all love a good sale! The Louisville Jefferson County Waste Management District is holding a Compost Bin and Truckload Sale on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 9 am – 1 pm. Compost bins are $45 (a $100 value) and rain barrels are $55 (a $120 value). The sale will be held at 937 Phillips […]
West Virginia’s Aboveground Storage Tank Rule Takes Effect
POV
May 28, 2014
In response the January 9, 2014 chemical spill that contaminated the Elk River the West Virginia Legislature passed Senate Bill 373, the Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Act. The law officially takes effect on June 6, 2014, 90 days from its date of passage on March 8, 2014 The AST Act requires owners or operators of […]
TMDLs Made Easy
POV
May 27, 2014
Kentucky’s Division of Water and Division of Compliance Assistance have created an informational TOOL KIT to provide a basic understanding of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program.
Burn Ban Advice
POV
May 23, 2014
This week’s storm littered my property with fallen limbs. That in addition to routine spring yard cleanup can generate a large brush pile. Prior to lighting that pile, beware about restrictions to open burning. Burning yard waste is permitted in some areas, but seasonal restrictions kick in for many area counties beginning May 1 and […]