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Protecting American children from lead-based paint hazards
EPA is issuing a final rule under the authority of section 402(c)(3) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to address leadbased paint hazards created by renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint in target housing and childoccupied facilities. ‘‘Target housing’’ is defined in TSCA section 401 as any housing constructed before 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities (unless any child under age 6 besides or is expected to reside in such ... |
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New American air quality standards focus on public health
The US Environmental Protection Agency has significantly strengthened its national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone, the primary component of smog. These changes will improve both public health protection and the protection of sensitive trees and plants. Based on its review of the air quality criteria for ozone (O3) and related photochemical oxidants and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for O3, EPA is making revisions to the primary and secondary NAAQS for ... |
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- Guide to asbestos in the workplace
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- Chemical management the North American way
With so much attention focused on the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulations, US domestic ...
- GHS and its impact on the regulated community
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- The protective power of polymers
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- Mold and chronic sinusitis
Do you suffer from frequent sinus headaches, congestion and runny nose? Have you taken enough cold and allergy medication to qualify for “frequent flier” ...
- Thesaurus of terms used in MRA, microbiological risk assessment
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water has developed this Thesaurus of Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA) Terms ...
- Addressing enterprise risk in a global economy
Business today is global, on-demand, 24/7. Companies must be agile and quick to respond to changing markets and opportunities. They must be able to identify, ...
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