In September 2019, India issued G.S.R. 651(E) – Draft Rules – Lead Stabilizer Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes and Fittings Rule 2019. This rule required that every manufacturer comply with the limits of the lead extraction and marketing requirements, such as ensuring durability and legibility of the embossment up to the life of the PVC pipes and fittings. The rules went into effect on the day of their publication in the Official Gazette. Additional Information: http://moef.gov.in/g-s-r-651e-date12092019-draft-rules-lead-stabilizer-polyvinyl-chloride-pvc-pipes-and-fittings-rules-2019/. If you are interested in EHS regulatory products for India, the Isosceles Group provides a number of tools covering this jurisdiction including: EHS Legal Registers, EHS Audit Checklists, EHS Audit Checklist Supplements, EHS Quarterly Regulatory Updates, and more. Please contact Brittany Palmer at 617.330.2800 or bpalmer@theisogroup.com for a customized quote.
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Taiwan has issued the Regulations of Emergency Response Plan and Warning Notification for Air Polluting Accidents. The Plan requires the appropriate unit or personnel to use the air pollution emergency control substances in the table attached to the regulation to formulate an emergency response plan for air pollution emergencies and report it to the municipal, county (city) competent authority for verification and implementation. Within six months from the date of promulgation, September 9, 2019, private and public premises will complete the air pollution accident plan and report it in accordance with previous measures. Additional Information: https://gazette.nat.gov.tw/egFront/detail.do?metaid=109834&log=detailLog. If you are interested in EHS regulatory products for Taiwan, the Isosceles Group provides a number of tools covering this jurisdiction including: EHS Legal Registers, EHS Audit Checklists, EHS Audit Checklist Supplements, EHS Quarterly Regulatory Updates, and more. Please contact Brittany Palmer at 617.330.2800 or bpalmer@theisogroup.com for a customized quote.
Canada issued the Impact Assessment Act which replaced the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. The Act provides for a process to assess the environmental, health, social, and economic effects of designated projects with a view to preventing certain adverse effects and fostering sustainability. The federal Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act came into force on August 28, 2019, concurrent with the repeal of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 and the National Energy Board Act. Certain related regulations also came into effect on August 28, 2019, including the Physical Activities Regulations (the new Project List) and the Information and Management of Time Limits Regulations, both under the Impact Assessment Act. Additional Information: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2019/2019-08-21/pdf/g2-15317.pdf. https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-1/bill/C-69/royal-assent. If you are interested in EHS regulatory products for Canada, the Isosceles Group provides a number of tools covering this jurisdiction including: EHS Legal Registers, EHS Audit Checklists, EHS Audit Checklist Supplements, EHS Quarterly Regulatory Updates, and more. Please contact Brittany Palmer at 617.330.2800 or bpalmer@theisogroup.com for a customized quote. In response to the June 10, 2019 chlorine gas leak in Tianjin and the chemical explosion in Henan Province, the Tianjin Emergency Management Bureau is advocating for better hazardous chemicals safety work. Officials will begin a series of inspections at hazardous chemicals entities and they reiterated that workers who are ill should be kept away from hazardous chemical operations duties. Additional information: http://yjgl.tj.gov.cn/tj/zhengwugongkai/wenjiantonggao/shijuwenjian/19349.html. If you are interested in EHS regulatory products for Tianjin, the Isosceles Group provides a number of tools covering this jurisdiction including: EHS Legal Registers, EHS Audit Checklists, EHS Audit Checklist Supplements, EHS Quarterly Regulatory Updates, and more. Please contact Brittany Palmer at 617.330.2800 or bpalmer@theisogroup.com for a customized quote. China Announces Norm of Carbon Emission Caps per Unit Product of Petroleum and Chemical Industry7/30/2019 The Standardization Administration of China, or SAC, has announced the development of a norm for carbon emission caps per unit product for both the petroleum and chemical industries. The norms will regulate carbon emission requirements, scope of statistics, calculation methods, carbon emission management, and measures for carbon emission caps. The official drafting of the document begins after August 13, 2019. Additional information: http://std.samr.gov.cn/gb/search/gbDetailed?id=5DDA8B9DC92118DEE05397BE0A0A95A7. If you are interested in EHS regulatory products for China, the Isosceles Group provides a number of tools covering this jurisdiction including: EHS Legal Registers, EHS Audit Checklists, EHS Audit Checklist Supplements, EHS Quarterly Regulatory Updates, and more. Please contact Brittany Palmer at 617.330.2800 or bpalmer@theisogroup.com for a customized quote. The Taiwanese EPA is seeking public consultation on amendments to the Waste Disposal Act Enforcement Rules. Changes were made to Articles 4, 5, 6, 10, and 11. The amended articles seek to resolve issues of waste disposal and treatment capacity of waste treatment facilities. The new version of the law will require treatments of both regular waste and industrial waste regardless of the district. All feedback and comments were due by September 2, 2019 to hilu@epa.gov.tw. Additional information: https://gazette.nat.gov.tw/egFront/detail.do?metaid=109028&log=detailLog. If you are interested in EHS regulatory products for Taiwan, the Isosceles Group provides a number of tools covering this jurisdiction including: EHS Legal Registers, EHS Audit Checklists, EHS Audit Checklist Supplements, EHS Quarterly Regulatory Updates, and more. Please contact Brittany Palmer at 617.330.2800 or bpalmer@theisogroup.com for a customized quote. China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment published the first batch of List of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants on July 23rd, containing 10 types of water pollutants. Entities that emit the pollutants listed must obtain a pollutants emission permit and pay the appropriate emissions fees in order to legally operate. They are also required to monitor and assess all related sewage outlets, environmental impacts, hazards, and report data. Additional information: http://www.mee.gov.cn/xxgk2018/xxgk/xxgk01/201907/t20190729_712633.html. If you are interested in EHS regulatory products for China, the Isosceles Group provides a number of tools covering this jurisdiction including: EHS Legal Registers, EHS Audit Checklists, EHS Audit Checklist Supplements, EHS Quarterly Regulatory Updates, and more. Please contact Brittany Palmer at 617.330.2800 or bpalmer@theisogroup.com for a customized quote. Kenya has introduced a bill on sustainable waste management. The Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2019 aims to establish an appropriate legal and institutional framework for the efficient and sustainable management of waste in the framework of the green economy; reduce air, land, and water pollution; and promote the realization of Kenya Vision 2030 zero waste goal and the realization of Article 42 of the Constitution on the right to a clean and healthy environment for all. The new law and policy are expected to be in place by December 2019.
Additional information: http://www.environment.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/04-05-2019-NATIONAL-WASTE-MANAGEMENT-BILL-2019.pdf. Swedish Regulation Amends Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ordinance7/9/2019 Sweden issued the Regulation amending the Regulation (2012: 861) on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The amendments change several definitions in section 4 and provided exceptions to the prohibitions in section 8. The amendments entered into force on July 22, 2019. Additional information: https://svenskforfattningssamling.se/sites/default/files/sfs/2019-07/SFS2019-557.pdf. If you are interested in EHS regulatory products for Sweden, the Isosceles Group provides a number of tools covering this jurisdiction including: EHS Legal Registers, EHS Audit Checklists, EHS Audit Checklist Supplements, EHS Quarterly Regulatory Updates, and more. Please contact Brittany Palmer at 617.330.2800 or bpalmer@theisogroup.com for a customized quote. Consultation Opened in Canada on Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products7/6/2019 Canada has launched a consultation on the proposed Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations. The proposed Regulations would establish VOC concentration limits for approximately 130 product categories and subcategories, including automotive and household maintenance products, adhesives, adhesive removers, sealants, caulks, and other miscellaneous products. Any person may, within 75 days after the July 6, 2019, file with the Minister of the Environment comments with respect to the proposed Regulations or, within 60 days after the date of publication of this notice, file with the Minister a notice of objection requesting that a board of review be established under section 333 of that Act and stating the reasons for the objection. Additional information: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2019/2019-07-06/html/reg1-eng.html. If you are interested in EHS regulatory products for Canada, the Isosceles Group provides a number of tools covering this jurisdiction including: EHS Legal Registers, EHS Audit Checklists, EHS Audit Checklist Supplements, EHS Quarterly Regulatory Updates, and more. Please contact Brittany Palmer at 617.330.2800 or bpalmer@theisogroup.com for a customized quote. |
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