Retail Operations
Retail Operations Resources
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Emergency Changes to Consumer Bag Regulations
Summary of states that in response to disruptions caused by COVID-19 have suspended enforcement or delayed implementation of regulations that ban retailers from giving out plastic consumer bags.
COVID-19 State Bottle Redemption Regulations
Summary of states that have suspended enforcement related to the take back of containers in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19.
Compliance & Enforcement Status of State Environmental Regs
Summary of current state actions altering standard compliance and enforcement protocol in response to disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Managing Environmental Compliance During COVID-19 Webinar
Webinar of the most recent Retail Compliance Center content related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 FAQ on Sanitation/Disinfectant – Products
FAQ exploring questions related to sanitization & disinfectant products that are new to your business or used, managed and sold in greater quantities.
Energy Management Store Operations COVID-19 FAQ
FAQ covering energy management related questions for companies operating during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Environmental Compliance FAQ on Hazardous Waste
FAQ discussing some considerations on hazardous waste compliance with new situations that may arise as retailers cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Shopping Cart Disinfectant & Stormwater Regulation
FAQ addressing several environmental compliance concerns that have arisen during COVID-19.
COVID-19 FAQs on Medical Waste for Retail Facilities
FAQ providing information on what is considered Regulated Medical Waste and requirements for these new waste streams.
U.S. EPA Set to End Enforcement Discretion Policy
The RCC highlights the U.S. EPA's announcement to end their discretion policy and the status of state enforcement and inspections.
Introductory Resources
Store Operations
Environmental issues related to all aspects of retail operations including maintenance, hazardous materials, boilers, pest management, HVAC and more.
Storage Tanks Regulations
Regulations for environmental management of above ground and underground storage tanks, primarily for petroleum storage including SPCC plans.
Hazardous Materials Transportation
Regulations covering the transportation of materials that are considered hazardous materials by DOT such as aerosols and cleaning products.
Detailed Regulatory Resources
Lithium Batteries Fact Sheet
FAQs on requirements for shipping lithium batteries.
Program Management
Environmental Management Systems (EMS) for Retail
Guidance on how to optimize or develop an Environmental Management Systems in the retail industry.
Retail Energy Management Leadership Model
RILA's Retail Energy Management Leadership Model that provides a roadmap to help retail energy managers optimize their energy programs.
Retail Sustainability Leadership Model
Tool for retail sustainability executives to identify the management practices that will drive improved corporate and environmental performance.
Compliance Leadership Model
Compliance model intended to help retail companies optimize and benchmark environmental compliance programs.
