Retail Operations
Retail Operations Resources
COVID-19 Resources
Changes to Environmental Regulations Affecting Retailers
RILA's Retail Compliance Center provides new tools ad EPA issues new guidance in light of COVID-19.
End Dates for State Regulatory Discretion due to COVID-19
The Retail Compliance Center outlines the various state termination dates in place for enforcement discretion 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 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.
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.
Energy Management Store Operations COVID-19 FAQ
4 different scenarios: Fully Operational or Reduced Hours, Reopening Offices, Significantly Reduced Operations, or Unoccupied or Closed Stores
Compliance & Enforcement Status of State Environmental Regs
Several U.S. states have issued statements regarding enforcement discretion related to environmental regulations for entities impacted by COVID-19.
COVID-19 Shopping Cart Disinfectant & Stormwater Regulation
FAQ addressing several environmental compliance concerns that have arisen during COVID-19.
Managing Environmental Compliance During COVID-19 Webinar
Webinar of the most recent Retail Compliance Center content related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Emergency Changes to Consumer Bag Regulations
Due to COVID-19, states have temporarily stopped enforcement/delayed regulations that ban retailers from giving out plastic consumer bags.
COVID-19 State Bottle Redemption Regulations
Summary of states have that suspended enforcement related to the take back of containers in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19.
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.
