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3E Company Evolves Brand Identity to Become Verisk 3E
3E Company, the leading global provider of intelligent compliance solutions, today announced that it has evolved its brand to become Verisk 3E. Since its acquisition by Verisk Analytics in 2010, 3E has become deeply embedded in the Verisk enterprise. Its new brand identity leverages the combined strength of the enterprise, while also affirming 3E’s rich and accomplished 30-year history and ...
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EPA analysis shows decrease in 2009 toxic chemical releases in New Hampshire (NH)
EPA’s most recent Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data is now available for the reporting year of 2009. TRI reporting provides Americans with vital information about their communities by publishing information on toxic chemical disposals and releases into the air, land and water, as well as information on waste management and pollution prevention activities in neighborhoods across the ...
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Lead Hazards in Homes & Buildings Found Hidden in Plain Sight
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report about two Afghan children living in the United States that were found to have exceptionally high levels of lead in their blood. The children’s parents had used a traditional black makeup known as kajal that some parents from Pakistan and Afghanistan apply around their children’s eyes. Several months ...
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Gradient Scientist Provides Congressional Testimony on Air Toxic Standards
Gradient scientist Julie E. Goodman was invited to testify before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Energy and Power at a hearing entitled, "The American Energy Initiative: What EPA's Utility MACT Rule Will Cost U.S. Consumers." The focus of the hearing was the Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS). The hearing was held February 8, 2012 in Washington, DC. Dr. Goodman ...
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TUV Rheinland and SCS Global Services Partner on Indoor Air Quality Laboratory Testing
TUV Rheinland has announced a new partnership with SCS Global Services, on indoor air quality testing becoming the first SCS-approved laboratory in Asia. The TUV Rheinland Hong Kong VOC Emission Centre is equipped with more than 30 emission test chambers and accredited by DAkkS in accordance with ISO 17025 for the scope of most of the VOC and formaldehyde emission standards used in Europeand ...
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SCS Global Services and TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Partner on Indoor Air Quality Laboratory Testing
SCS Global Services has announced a new partnership with TUV Rheinland's Hong Kong laboratory, which will allow the companies to conduct rapid indoor air quality testing for manufacturers in Asia. SCS offers indoor air quality certification( http://www.scsglobalservices.com/indoor-advantage ) for furniture, flooring, paints and coatings, adhesives, sealants, insulation, wall coverings, carpet, ...
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Carbon Monoxide Hazards in Puerto Rico from the Use of Portable Generators
Many businesses, institutions and residential property owners in hurricane prone areas, such as Puerto Rico, have come to rely on portable generators for access to electricity following hurricane or tropical storm damage. Portable back-up generators powered by fossil fuels can help to keep critical appliances on, or to power a worksite, but they can also expose people to carbon monoxide (CO) if ...
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Liberty Tire Recycling Becomes First and Only Synthetic Turf Infill Product Manufacturer to Receive GREENGUARD Certification
Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America, has become the first and only company to achieve GREENGUARD Synthetic Turf Components Certification from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, an unbiased third-party organization that strives to improve public health and quality of life through programs that reduce chemical exposure and improve indoor ...
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Viable Air Sampling
Introduction to Viable Air Sampling Viable Environmental Monitoring Regulations relating to viable air sampling plays a pivotal role in shaping contamination control strategies within pharmaceutical manufacturing. The dynamic interplay of these regulations, both direct and indirect, is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug products. With the advent of modern manufacturing concepts ...
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Liberty Tire Recycling Earns GREENGUARD Synthetic Turf Certification for Infill Produced by All Eight Plants Across North America
Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America, is the first and only company to achieve GREENGUARD Synthetic Turf Certification from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, an independent organization that strives to improve public health and quality of life through programs that reduce chemical exposure and improve indoor air quality. All products ...
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Carville, La., Plant Agrees to Address Clean Air Act Violations
The Cos-Mar Company of Carville, La. has agreed to correct violations of the Clean Air Act. Under the terms of the agreement, the company will take a number of steps to better protect the health of the local community, reduce emissions, and come into full compliance with federal clean air laws. The company will develop a flare monitoring plan, repair flaring devices, implement leak detection and ...
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You’re invited to China’s 2013 regulatory update – What EHS managers need to know
China’s 2013 Regulatory Update Sign up for either date: Thursday, 31 January at 9:00 AM EST Tuesday, 5 February at 10:00 AM EST Are you familiar with China’s EHS regulatory climate and the regulations that impact your business? Are you up to date on China’s emerging issues within EHS? Do you know the current enforcement trends in China and whether or not your ...
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VelocityEHS Updates Its Industry-Leading Software to Make EHS Management Even Faster and Easier
VelocityEHS, the leading cloud environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software provider, today announced updates to its EHS management solution that further enhance its award-winning user experience. The recent updates, which center on metrics, reporting, language, OSHA Recordkeeping forms, and location tagging, deliver improved accountability, visibility and ease to the thousands ...
By VelocityEHS
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Blackstone Acquires Sphera For $1.4 Billion Signalling A Strategic Push Into ESG Digital Solutions
On July 6th, private equity giant Blackstone, a firm with $619 billion of assets under management, announced it had acquired Genstar Capital’s entire holding in Sphera valuing the business at $1.4 billion. This is the highest valuation for an EHS software vendor in the history of the market and also represents the highest value acquisition the market has seen. There has been a ...
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RoboVent Expands into the Abrasive Blast Industry
RoboVent, the industry-leading specialist in air filtration and ventilation systems, has announced its expansion into the abrasive blast industry. The company will leverage its current experience with air filtration systems to cater to an industry similar to those where it already offers exceptional expertise. RoboVent provides state-of-the-art ventilation systems for manufacturing industries, ...
By RoboVent
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GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Now Offers `Formaldehyde Free` Verification of Building Products
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute announces the launch of a formaldehyde free verification service to help manufacturers more clearly communicate their products' formaldehyde emissions and content criteria to the marketplace. Classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's National Toxicology ...
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VelocityEHS Makes it Easier For Companies to Identify & Address Risk from Work-Related MSDs
VelocityEHS, the leading global cloud environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software provider, will highlight recent enhancements to its Ergonomics product at the 2016 National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo in Las Vegas. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) – including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and other sprains and strains – are among the most common ...
By VelocityEHS
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The Acta Group, L.L.C. -- recent federal developments
Synopsis Of The 2010 Congressional Mid-Term Elections: The 2010 Congressional mid-term elections will have a profound impact on policy and legislative developments of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), particularly as to the regulation of chemicals and pesticides. The dramatic decline in the number of elected Democratic members, especially the loss of the majority in the House of ...
By Acta Group
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EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe, Testimony Before the Senate Appropriations Committee
Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Murkowski , and members of the Committee, thank you once again for the opportunity to appear before you to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Fiscal Year 2014 budget. I'm joined by the Agency's Acting Chief Financial Officer, Maryann Froehlich. The President’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget demonstrates that we can make critical investments ...
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The Acta Group, L.L.C. and The Acta Group EU, Ltd extend their best wishes to our clients and many friends and we wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and peaceful new year
TSCA/FIFRA/NTP/EPCRA EPA Denies Second Request Made In TSCA Section 21 Petition Regarding Lead: On November 17, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its decision to deny the second request made by certain petitioners seeking a ban on lead in fishing sinkers. 75 Fed. Reg. 76246. EPA determined that the petitioners failed to demonstrate that the action requested -- a uniform ...
By Acta Group
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