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Ann Rippe

Ann Rippe manages Dakota Software’s Regulatory Services, overseeing content development and leading a team that researches EPA, DOT, OSHA, and other regulations. She previously taught chemistry as an adjunct professor and worked as a chemical hygiene consultant. She holds an M.S. in Environmental, Health and Safety Management from RIT and a B.S. in Chemistry, summa cum laude, from St. John Fisher College, and is published in Environmental Science and Technology.

Ann Rippe

Manager of Regulatory Services

Ann Rippe manages Dakota Software’s Regulatory Services, overseeing content development and leading a team that researches EPA, DOT, OSHA, and other regulations. She previously taught chemistry as an adjunct professor and worked as a chemical hygiene consultant. She holds an M.S. in Environmental, Health and Safety Management from RIT and a B.S. in Chemistry, summa cum laude, from St. John Fisher College, and is published in Environmental Science and Technology.

Posts by Ann Rippe

EPA Repeals Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units EHS Regulatory Update blog Regulatory Updates
June 18, 2025

EPA Repeals Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units

Proposed Rule Summary: EPA is proposing to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards for the NSPS for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units (40 CFR 60, Subpart TTTT and 40 CFR 60,...
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EPA Amends NESHAP for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units EHS Regulatory Update blog Regulatory Updates
June 18, 2025

EPA Amends NESHAP for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units

Proposed Rule Summary: EPA is proposing to repeal specific amendments to the NESHAP for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EGUs) (40 CFR 63, Subpart UUUUU), issued on May...
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Extension of Submission Deadline for TSCA Reporting EHS Regulatory Update blog Regulatory Updates
June 9, 2025

Extension of Submission Deadline for TSCA Reporting

Action Forcing Change Summary: EPA is extending the submission deadline for manufacturers (including importers) to report certain lists and unpublished health and safety data for 16 specific chemicals that were made...
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EPA Amends Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Data Submission Period EHS Regulatory Update blog Regulatory Updates
May 14, 2025

EPA Amends Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Data Submission Period

Action Forcing Change Summary: EPA is amending the data submission period for the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule due to constraints on the timely development and testing of software...
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Congressional Disapproval of 2024 Waste Emissions Charge Final Rule EHS Regulatory Update blog Regulatory Updates
March 21, 2025

Congressional Disapproval of 2024 Waste Emissions Charge Final Rule

Action Forcing Change Summary: On March 14, 2025, the President signed a joint Congressional resolution that disapproved the 2024 Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) final rule that was promulgated on November 18,...
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EPA Extends Reporting Deadline Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule EHS Regulatory Update blog Regulatory Updates
March 21, 2025

EPA Extends Reporting Deadline Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule

Action Forcing Change Summary: EPA is extending the reporting deadline for annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reports for 2024 reporting year data from March 31, 2025 to May 30, 2025 to ensure...
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The Key Differences between ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001 EHS Management
October 7, 2024

The Key Differences between ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001

The release of the ISO 45001 Standard was arguably the most significant event for EHS managers in a generation. The new standard, at the time, ISO 45001, replaced OHSAS 18001,...
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