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EPA’s New-Chemicals Transparency: What Business Owners Need to Know
December 3rd, 2025
When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Nov. 24 that it was posting the “default values” it uses to evaluate new chemicals, the news barely made a ripple outside regulatory circles. But for companies that make, import or use novel substances, the move represents a significant shift that could affect project timelines, product development and risk management strategies. Under Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the EPA must review every new chemical before it can be manufactured or sold in the United States to ensure it does not pose an unreasonable risk to people or the environment. Regulators estimate how much of the substance will be released into the environment, how workers might be exposed and what the potential health impacts could be. If a company doesn’t supply specific data on those points—because...
Environmental Risk Overview: Plumbing Contractors
November 21st, 2025
Plumbing ContractorsPlumbing contractors can face a range of environmental exposures from installation and repair work. Work on water and sewer systems can lead to the growth and spread of mold, fungus, and bacteria such as legionella. Additionally, plumbing issues can release sewage and sewer gases from waste piping. Materials such as adhesives, caulking,...
Environmental Insurance and ESG
November 17th, 2025
Investors and stakeholders are increasingly interested in a company’s planning and positioning for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG). More significance and value is placed on taking a proactive approach than ever before. Evaluating...
Utah School Demolition Halted Over Asbestos Handling Missteps
November 25th, 2025
Demolition crews at Park City, Utah’s Treasure Mountain Junior High didn’t expect to become the center of a compliance controversy, but that’s exactly what happened after state inspectors paid a visit. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a formal non‑compliance advisory to the Park City School District and its contractor for failing...
Mold: The Non-Traditional Pollutant
November 14th, 2025
Pollution policies historically defined a “pollution condition” using motion words such as dispersal, escape, release, migration or seepage because carriers had to clarify that...
The $325,000 Dust Cloud
November 24th, 2025
In the construction and demolition industry, dust is a byproduct of progress. However, as a recent high-profile case in Massachusetts demonstrates, not all dust is created equal—and the wrong kind can cost your business significantly more than just a...