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EPA Proposes to Exclude Transport Refrigeration Units from Leak Repair Requirements EHS Regulatory Update blog Environmental
May 26, 2026

EPA Proposes to Exclude Transport Refrigeration Units from Leak Repair Requirements

Proposed RuleSummary: EPA is proposing to exempt refrigerant-containing road transport refrigeration units (TRUs) and intermodal container TRUs from HFC leak repair requirements established in the 2024 Emissions Reduction and Reclamation...
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EPA Reconsiders Requirements for Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) EHS Regulatory Update blog Environmental
May 26, 2026

EPA Reconsiders Requirements for Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

Action Forcing ChangeSummary: EPA is revising its 2023 Technology Transitions Rule (88 FR 73098) for the phasedown of HFCs to extend compliance dates for certain types of industrial process refrigeration...
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Why AI Summaries Are Not Enough for EPA and OSHA Regulatory Compliance Compliance Management
May 21, 2026

Why AI Summaries Are Not Enough for EPA and OSHA Regulatory Compliance

The growing use of generative AI for regulatory research is outpacing the governance structures needed to make that use safe. For EHS teams, the gap between an AI-generated summary and...
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Proposed Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) Air Permitting Regulations EHS Regulatory Update blog Environmental
May 14, 2026

Proposed Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) Air Permitting Regulations

Proposed Rule Summary: EPA is proposing revisions to its New Source Review (NSR) air permitting regulations to allow non-emitting components or structures, such as utility service infrastructure for a site,...
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TSCA Reporting: Complete Guide to Compliance Requirements and Deadlines Analytics
May 5, 2026

TSCA Reporting: Complete Guide to Compliance Requirements and Deadlines

Key Takeaways TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) reporting includes multiple requirements covering chemical data (CDR), PFAS substances, asbestos, and mercury with varying deadlines from 2024-2027 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) occurs...
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Discover! 2026 Recap: Three Days of Insights and Connections ProActivity News
April 30, 2026

Discover! 2026 Recap: Three Days of Insights and Connections

The 2026 Discover! conference brought Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professionals from across the country to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards for three days of focused learning, peer exchange, and...
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Introducing the New Analytics Experience in Dakota’s NextGen Platform Analytics
April 16, 2026

Introducing the New Analytics Experience in Dakota’s NextGen Platform

Dakota Software is expanding the Analytics capabilities of its NextGen platform with new dashboards for incidents, injuries, and observations. They include established KPIs, like Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and...
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Complying with SB 553: How Dakota Software Supports Workplace Violence Prevention and Incident Management Employee explains SB 533 to EHS team EHS Management
April 2, 2026

Complying with SB 553: How Dakota Software Supports Workplace Violence Prevention and Incident Management

Key Takeaways SB 553 requires California employers to formalize workplace violence prevention programs A written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and detailed incident documentation are mandatory for compliance Dakota Software’s...
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Control of Work: A Practical Guide to Managing High-Risk Industrial Activities Compliance Management
March 19, 2026

Control of Work: A Practical Guide to Managing High-Risk Industrial Activities

Industrial facilities regularly perform tasks that carry significant risk. Activities such as hot work, confined space entry, electrical maintenance, and equipment shutdowns are essential to operations, but they also introduce...
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EPA Proposes Changes to Risk Management Program EHS Regulatory Update blog Regulatory Updates
February 25, 2026

EPA Proposes Changes to Risk Management Program

Proposed Rule Summary: EPA is proposing numerous changes to the Risk Management Program (RMP), and would modify some compliance dates that otherwise fall in the next few months. Among the...
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EPA Repeals Portions of the NESHAP for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EGUs) EHS Regulatory Update blog Regulatory Updates
February 25, 2026

EPA Repeals Portions of the NESHAP for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EGUs)

EPA repeals select 2024 amendments to the NESHAP for coal- and oil-fired power plants, including revised particulate matter and mercury emission standards.
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OSHA Recordable versus First Aid: A Comprehensive Guide Compliance Management
February 12, 2026

OSHA Recordable versus First Aid: A Comprehensive Guide

Accurate OSHA recordkeeping distinguishes between recordable injuries and first aid cases, helping employers track workplace hazards, ensure compliance, and protect employees. This guide clarifies what incidents must be documented and…
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