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EPA posts list of 44 “high hazard potential” coal ash waste impoundments
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has posted a list of 44 “high hazard potential” impoundments containing coal combustion residuals, commonly referred to as coal ash, at 26 different coal burning electric utility facilities. EPA is releasing this information after interagency coordination with FEMA’s Risk Analysis Division Mitigation Directorate and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Designating these units reflects EPA’s commitment to assessing risks and vulnerabilities in order to protect critical infrastructure—and ... |
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ECHA publishes new guidance documents
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the availability of three new Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) program guidance documents. Requirement for Substances in Articlesand Registration Data and Dossier Handling are ECHA’s first two Guidance in a Nutshell publications, which is a new series of shortened versions of REACH guidance documents. The other document is entitled Guidance Fact Sheet on the Inclusion of Substances in Annex XIV (List of Substances Subject to Authorisation).
According to ECHA, the Requirement for Substances in Articles ... |
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