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February 10, 2012
EPA has issued its final health assessment for the dry clearning solvent and degreaser tetrachloroethylene (perc) under the agency’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/EPA-Finalizes-IRIS-Assessment-for-Tetrachloroethylene_41293.html February 10, 2012
This Week on CW: Indorama Ventures, a Thai chemicals concern, has announced plans to buy Old World Industries’ chemicals assets for $795 million. Old World operates the largest...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/Chemical-Industry-Weekly-News-Round-Up-Feb-10_41292.html February 10, 2012
Dover Chemical will pay $1.4 million to settle alleged violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA says. Dover violated TSCA part 720 by manufacturing...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/Dover-Chemical-to-Pay-$1-4-Million-to-Settle-Alleged-TSCA-Violations_41282.html February 6, 2012
Solvay joint venture SolVin has commissioned a 1 MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell at its production complex at Antwerp. The PEM fuel cell, which Solvay describes as a...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/alternativefuels/Solvay-Commissions-Largest-PEM-Fuel-Cell_41035.html February 3, 2012
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA; Helsinki) says a recent survey of industry shows chemical firms plan to register 2,300 substances for the next phase of the European Union’s...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/Reach-2300-Substances-Identified-So-Far-for-2013-Registration_40998.html February 2, 2012
Monsanto says it will not sell its MON810 maize seed in France in 2012 or the foreseeable future, citing a lack of support among farmers and government officials for genetically...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/gmo/Monsanto-Ends-GM-Seed-Efforts-in-France_40972.html February 2, 2012
EPA has missed its self-imposed January 31 deadline for issuing its assessment of dioxin’s potential noncancer health effects. Industry groups have argued the proposed reference...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/EPA-Misses-Deadline-for-Finalizing-its-Dioxin-Assessment_40982.html January 31, 2012
By Chris Eacott, managing director of Stewardship Solutions (Rossendale, U.K.), a Reach and CLP consulting firm The European Union's (EU) Registration, Evaluation and...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/reach/Four-Mistakes-SMEs-Make-with-Reach-and-How-to-Correct-Them_40927.html January 30, 2012
Advanced biofuels are set to become an important factor in the global economy and could replace more than 50% of the world's gasoline demand in 2030, according to a report by Bloomberg...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/Novozymes-Biofuels-Could-Replace-more-than-50-percent-Gasoline-Demand-by-2030_40905.html January 30, 2012
EPA is requesting nominations for outside experts to review its controversial report linking water contamination in Wyoming to hydraulic fracturing. EPA's draft analysis met with...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/EPA-Seeks-Experts-to-Review-Controversial-Fracking-Report_40912.html January 30, 2012
The European Commission says it has launched an online public consultation on possible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from ships. Public comment is open throughl...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/EU-Seeks-Comment-on-Reducing-Maritime-GHG-Emissions_40910.html January 30, 2012
The Asian Development Bank (ADB; Manila) says it will help China set up a pilot provincial emissions trading system that could pave the way for a national scheme and lower greenhouse...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/China-Plans-Emission-Trading-Pilot-Program_40909.html January 30, 2012
Tomblin: West Virgina makes pitch for Northeast petrochemical investment. Lawmakers in West Virginia have passed a law providing 25 years of property tax incentives for companies...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/West-Virginia-Approves-25-year-Tax-Break-for-Petchem-Investors_40904.html January 30, 2012
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC; Washington) has filed suit to block the U.S. EPA’s conditional approval of nanosilver, an antimicrobial used in textiles, medical...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/NRDC-Challenges-EPA-Nanopesticide-Approval_40898.html January 30, 2012
Rosenberg: Work on TSCA imperative. Improving the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), work on a planned ACI sustainability charter, and preventing attempts to undermine...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/TSCA-Tops-ACIs-2012-Advocacy-Agenda_40896.html January 30, 2012
A health and environment advocacy group has released a report calling for increased federal oversight of bisphenol A (BPA). The group is seeking short-term and long-term action on the...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/Report-Urges-Federal-Regulation-of-Bisphenol-A_40895.html January 30, 2012
The U.S. National Research Council has detailed a plan the U.S. should follow for assessing the safety of nanomaterials in anticipation of their increased use in a wide variety of...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/U-S-Officials-Detail-Plans-for-Nanomaterials-Research_40893.html January 30, 2012
The European Parliament approved earlier this month a proposal for new legislation to harmonize the various regulations for biocides in the European Union (EU). The new Biocidal...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/EU-Approves-New-Biocides-Regulations_40892.html January 27, 2012
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC; Washington) has filed suit to block the U.S. EPA’s conditional approval of nanosilver, an antimicrobial used in textiles, medical...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/NRDC-Sues-EPA-to-Block-Nanopesticide-Approval_40869.html January 26, 2012
ZeaChem (Lakewood, CO) says it has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to receive a $232.5 million loan guarantee toward construction of ZeaChem’s first...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/alternativefuels/ZeaChem-Secures-Funding-for-Oregon-Biorefinery_40859.html |
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