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This month-long observance emphasizes encourages the adoption of habits that lead to healthier skin.

This month-long observation is committed to keeping the country's roadways safe by driving sober and raising awareness of the dangers of impaired driving.

This monthlong observance brings attention to the dangers of radon and encourages homeowners to test the level in their home.

OSHA must adjust its civil penalties for inflation by January 15 each year.

This compliance deadline applies to the HazCom Standard at 1910.1200, revised 5/20/2024, effective 7/19/2024. Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors evaluating substances (as defined at 1910.1200(c)) must comply with all modified provisions of 1910.1200.

Election Day traditionally occurs on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. While not a presidential election year, there are state and local races. Many states have voting leave laws on the books. Some states also require employers to post notices informing employees of their rights prior to the election.

This federal holiday honors American veterans for their service. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) prohibits discrimination against any veteran, reservist, or National Guard member because of past, present, or future military obligation.

The American Cancer Society sponsors this annual event on the third Thursday in November to challenge smokers to take a 24-hour break from smoking tobacco products. Support employees who want to kick this habit by pointing them toward Employee Assistance Programs or wellness incentives in the company's benefits plan.

Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, this holiday is a time to give thanks. Remind employees about policies on taking vacation, calling in sick, or using Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave before and after a holiday.

This day marks the death of Saint Nicholas in 343 AD. Saint Nicholas was a Greek Bishop of what is now part of modern-day Turkey. He was born to wealthy parents who died in an epidemic while he was still young. A devout Christian, he gave his inheritance to the poor and needy, gaining a reputation for secret gift-giving. St. Nicholas is to thank for any workplace Secret Santa teambuilidng activities.

This event promotes the importance of recycling and encourages the public to "reduce, reuse, and recycle."

EPA must adjust its civil penalties for inflation by January 15 each year.

Section 3 and section 24(c) registrations are subject to an annual maintenance fee. Specifically, a person who holds an active or suspended pesticide registration must pay an annual fee to keep the registration in effect.

Exporters must submit an annual report to EPA by March 1 of each year (40 CFR 262.83(g)). This report summarizes the type, quantity, frequency, and ultimate destination of all hazardous waste exported during the previous calendar year. For the specific information required in the annual report, refer to 40 CFR 262.83(g)(1)-(6).

According to 40 CFR 370, Tier II chemical inventory data must be submitted to the state emergency response commission, local emergency planning committee, and local fire department if a facility has a hazardous chemical present at any time that is required to have a safety data sheet under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and that hazardous chemical exceeds the reporting threshold and is not exempt. A state may have more stringent requirements than federal EPA.