Environmental Compliance Network

Overview

The Environmental Compliance Network (ECN) provides a forum for leading retail environmental compliance executives to hear from experts and engage in peer-to-peer benchmarking on implementation, management, and oversight of retail federal and state environmental compliance programs.

Topics covered include the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations, storage tank regulations, process safety management, green chemistry initiatives and state and local environmental regulations.  

ECN participants also explore the role of innovation and technology in developing new approaches to compliance and operational practices that can bridge the gap between environmental compliance and sustainability to reduce environmental impacts as well as regulatory risk.

The ECN hosts bimonthly focused benchmarking calls and an annual meeting held in conjunction with RILA’s Environmental Advocacy Committee and Zero Waste Network. The ECN also conducts benchmarking surveys and helps inform the Retail Compliance Center’s development of new environmental compliance tools and resources.  

For information on RILA's Environmental Compliance Network, contact Susan Kirsch, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs at RILA, at susan.kirsch@rila.org. Network members can access recent ECN content and resources below. For archived webinars, call content, and resources please reach out to Susan Kirsch.
 
For more information on environmental law and regulations applicable to retail, including tools for environmental compliance program management, visit the Retail Compliance Center website. 
 

Joining the Environmental Compliance Network

Environmental Compliance Network is an invite-only group opened to industry leaders. This includes those that lead not just in sales but in aspiration. Through collaboration, education, advocacy and innovation, we envision the future of retail — and help retailers succed in it. To discuss if your company meets the requirments, contact  susan.kirsch@rila.org.

Network Materials

Environmental Compliance Network May 2023 Call

Updates on RCRA hazardous waste guidance, stormwater residual designation authority in EPA Region 1, and state implementation of Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule, Pharm Rule, and Aerosols as Universal Waste Rule.

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Environmental Compliance Network March 2023 Call

Regulatory Developments in the Pipeline for 2023 + Review of 2022 End of Year Survey Results

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Environmental Compliance Network March Call 2022

SCAQMD Indirect Source Rule

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Environmental Compliance Network July Call 2022

Hurricane Season Preparedness, New USPS Revisions to HAZMAT Postal Regulations

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Environmental Compliance Network September Call 2021

September 15th Environmental Compliance Network Call slide deck

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Environmental Compliance Network May Call 2022

May 18th Environmental Compliance Network Call Materials

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Environmental Compliance Network May 2021 Call

May 19th Environmental Compliance Network Call slide deck

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Environmental Compliance Network January 2022 Call

January 19th Environmental Compliance Network Call slide deck

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Environmental Compliance Network July 2021 Call

July 21st Environmental Compliance Network Call slide deck

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Environmental Compliance Network January 2023 Call

Implications of Stormwater RDA Petition in Region 1

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Environmental Compliance Network November Call 2022

Warehouse Fire Protection

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Sustainable Packaging Innovations

2021 Retailer Environmental Roundtable session with Kate Barry (Chainalytics), Ann Meitz (3M), and Dennis Raffa (CHEP).

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Partnering with Your Suppliers for Hazardous Waste Reduction

2021 Retailer Environmental Roundtable session with Ashley Bell (UL) and Joe Donnelly (UL).

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Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance

2021 Retailer Environmental Roundtable session with Garth Hickle (Signalfire Group).

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Packaging Legislation on the Horizon

2021 Retailer Environmental Roundtable session with Lauren Doroghazi (Multistate)

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