Regulations and Legislation Features, Insights, & Analysis

81. Everything You Need To Know About Microbial Risk Assessment 1/15/2015

    The answer to the question “How bad could it be?” is within your grasp, compliments of the U.S. EPA.

82. Size Matters At EPA 12/5/2014

    Despite being shorthanded and missing goals, the EPA hasn’t slowed its ambition. In fact, the agency is taking on more responsibilities.

83. 4 OSHA Changes To Be Aware Of In 2015 11/26/2014

    The utility sector mirrors what happens with the general industry and construction sectors throughout America.

84. Benefits Of Clean Power Plan Are Measureable – Drop For Drop 10/17/2014

    Since EPA released its proposed Clean Power Plan (CPP) in June of this year, the plan has been a hot topic in every state.

85. The Top 5 Fall Protection Hazards Overlooked By Utilities 9/2/2014

    Fall hazards are the number one killers in the construction field according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). In 2010, fatalities from falls to lower levels was 255 out of 264 recorded fall deaths.

86. New Standard Applies To Every Water Manager, Everywhere 8/18/2014

    Innovation can take many forms. In the water and wastewater industry, new and emerging technologies get most of the credit for being innovative and potentially transformative. However, new modes of thinking can have equal and sometimes greater impact.

87. Occupational Safety And Utility Compliance: 7 Tips For Risk Management Program Compliance 5/15/2014

    The EPA’s Risk Management Program is a necessary but daunting regulation that imposes strict adherence and heavy consequences for non-compliance. These tips are designed to keep utilities safe in every sense.

88. Water Week 2014 Promotes New Vision For The Future Of Sustainable Water Management 4/30/2014

    Last month, a broad array of water professionals from across the country arrived in the nation’s capital for the inaugural Water Week 2014. Organized by the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and the Water Environment Federation (WEF), Water Week offered a unique opportunity to bring clean water advocacy, education, and innovation to Capitol Hill. Overall, the event informed and inspired these key decision-makers about the considerable value of water and its vital importance to public health, the environment, job creation, and a strong economy. By Carita Parks, Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF)

89. Occupational Safety And Utility Compliance: Tips for Surviving A Regulatory Plant Inspection 2/21/2014

    Whether the name is the State Department of Environmental Protection Agency or Department of Water Quality, or some other name, the agency can strike fear in municipalities when they inspect the plant. It is not that most plants have something to hide or are discharging inferior water, but no one likes to be under the microscope. Let alone under the microscope of a regulatory agency with the power to fine the utility.

90. An Overview Of The New Hazard Communication Standard With The GHS 1/8/2014

    The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classification and labeling of chemicals is a logical, comprehensive, and international approach.