The “Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule” includes EPA’s most protective safety provisions for chemical facilities in history, requiring stronger measures for prevention, preparedness, and public transparency.
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The rule requires incorporating improved fuel-efficient technologies for airplanes manufactured after January 1, 2028, and for subsonic jet airplanes and large turboprop and propeller airplanes that are not yet certified.
For now, Florida employers may proceed with DEI trainings. Experts recommend companies stay abreast of developments and future proposed legislation.
The bill aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act, which set the standard at 40 hours of work per week in 1940. According to the proposal, employees who currently work Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, would get to add an extra day to their weekend.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order to establish a commission between the state and India to advance bilateral trade and investment and encourage economic development.
The World Health Organization (WHO) published guidance on the use of generative AI in the healthcare sector.
The European Parliament has approved a directive to improve environmental marketing practices and ban misleading environmental claims.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its updated Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Instruction.