EPA Finds Coal Ash Is Not Solid Hazardous Waste
Under court deadline, the U.S. Environmental Agency’s Final Coal Ash rule released Dec. 19 regulates coal ash as a non–hazardous solid waste under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act. READ MORE
Senate Completes Work; Passes Tax Bill
The Senate “limped” out of town Dec. 16 after completing its work and adjourning the 113th Congress but not before extending some important tax relief measures. Congress passed the so-called “tax extenders” bill. READ MORE
MSHA Alliance’s CEO Safety Newsletter Attacks Fatalities Cause
Tolerance of hazards associated with un-due risk posed by equipment and people is targeted in the latest MSHA-NSSGA Alliance CEO Safety newsletter. The quarterly newsletter is again addressing conditions associated with fatalities in the aggregates sector. READ MORE