Environmental

An EPA rulemaking would establish monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements on facilities that produce, import, or emit greenhouse gases above a specific threshold in order to inform future regulatory policy options related to greenhouse gases. The rulemaking responds to the legislative mandate to develop such a rule, which was contained in the FY08 Consolidated Appropriations legislation. For details, contact Suzanne Kocchi at 202-343-9387 and mention Regulation Information Number 2060-AO79.

Electronic Version of 2008 ERG Now Available

Two versions of the 2008 North American Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) are now available for download from the Department of Transportation’s website:

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Safety

OSHA has proposed $330,000 in fines against Sunoco Inc., an oil refinery in Oregon, Ohio, for alleged willful and serious violations of federal workplace safety standards.

OSHA initiated a safety inspection at the facility in November 2007 as part of the agency's National Emphasis Program for petroleum refineries. OSHA found 27 serious violations and 3 willful violations during the inspection. The most critical citations issued are for hazards related to the size and design of pressure-relief systems, failure to implement a mechanical integrity program for pressure-relief devices and fixed equipment, and failure to correct deficiencies associated with vessel and piping wall thicknesses.

"Injuries and fatalities from incidents at refineries are preventable," said Jule Hovi, OSHA's area director in Toledo. "OSHA will not tolerate employers who ignore safety hazards that th ... more »

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