chemical release News
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EPA testing finds no chemicals in cisterns following december 2010 chemical release from Hovensa oil refinery
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the results of samples taken from cisterns that were potentially affected by the December 9, 2010 release of chemicals into the air from the HOVENSA refinery in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The samples did not detect the material released into the air during the incident in any of the cisterns tested. EPA has determined that the ...
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EPA Issues 2012 Toxic Release Inventory Data for Pacific Southwest Region
Nationally, total releases of toxic chemicals decreased 12 percent from 2011-2012, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report and Pacific Southwest state fact sheets published today. “Our yearly analysis of chemicals being used by industry helps residents understand which chemicals are used in their neighborhoods,” ...
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EPA administrator Jackson, senator lautenberg and senator Menendez Mark 25th anniversary of toxics right to know law
On the 25th anniversary of the law that created the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson was joined by New Jersey Senators Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez to celebrate improved transparency and environmental quality since the legislation passed in 1986. TRI was established through legislation authored by Senator Lautenberg and ...
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EPA analysis shows reduction in 2009 Toxic chemical releases / agency completes analysis on chemical disposal and release (HQ)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its annual national analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), providing all Americans vital information about their communities. The TRI program publishes 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 ...
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ECHA releases revised REACH data sharing guidance
On April 3, 2012, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released Version 2.0 of its Guidance on Data Sharing to provide further assistance to companies placing substances onto the European Union (EU) market under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation (EC regulation 1907/2006). The revised Guidance, available online, is a must read for entities ...
By Acta Group
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ECHA Releases Revised REACH Data Sharing Guidance
On April 3, 2012, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released Version 2.0 of its Guidance on Data Sharing to provide further assistance to companies placing substances onto the European Union (EU) market under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation (EC regulation 1907/2006). The revised Guidance, available online, is a must read for entities ...
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Fluid Dynamics win major non chemical water conditioning contract in London
The Larner Road redevelopment in Erith, Kent is a large project involving the demolition of old blocks of flats and their replacement with 220 brand new one and two bedroomed apartments. Fluid Dynamics MagCAT and Biokleen non chemical water conditioning systems have been chosen for the water treatment in the new four tower blocks being built Preventing Scaling London is a very hard water area ...
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Chemical composition of fracking wastewater
Wastewater produced by hydraulic fracturing, or ‘fracking’, has been chemically analysed in the most comprehensive study of its kind to date. The researchers found that produced water from three US fracking sites contained a diverse array of chemicals including toxic metals such as mercury and the carcinogens toluene and ethylbenzene. However, a group of harmful chemicals, ...
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EPA improves access to information on hundreds of chemicals / searchable databases on chemical toxicity and exposure data now available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making it easier to find data about chemicals. EPA is releasing two databases — the Toxicity Forecaster database (ToxCastDB) and a database of chemical exposure studies (ExpoCastDB) — that scientists and the public can use to access chemical toxicity and exposure data. Improved access supports EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s ...
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EPA Announces Availability of OCSPP Final Test Guidelines
On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, in a Federal Register notice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the addition of three Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) final test guidelines to its 890 Series, entitled “Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program Test Guidelines,” as follows: Medaka Extended One Generation Reproduction Test (MEOGRT), OCSPP ...
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Jeffery Morris, Former OPPT Director, Examines TSCA as a Gap-Filling Statute
After reading the article below by Jeffery Morris, former Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), we were inspired to post it. We appreciate having the opportunity to share his analysis with our audience. TSCA as a Gap-Filling Statute: Potentially Exposed and Susceptible Subpopulations In its response to public ...
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TSCA: EPA releases proposed chemical risk evaluation process under new TSCA
On January 19, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a process for conducting risk evaluations to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment, including an unreasonable risk to a potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulation, under the conditions of use. 82 Fed, Reg. 7562. The process would not consider ...
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EPA releases database on Environmental Chemicals Agency continued efforts to provide more transparency
EPA has released a new online database that collects information on more than 500,000 man-made chemicals from over 200 public sources. The Aggregated Computational Toxicology Resource (ACToR) database allows access to hundreds of data sources in one place, providing a new level of transparency and easy access for environmental researchers, scientific journalists and the public. Sources of ...
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Predictions for EPA`s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, and Beyond
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s (B&C) thoughts are below on what may be headed our way in 2012 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). The 2012 Presidential Election cycle will influence any activity by either party or the Administration over the next year. We also offer a few thoughts on Registration, Evaluation, ...
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Predictions for EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, and Beyond
The Acta Group, L.L.C.'s (Acta) thoughts are below on what may be headed our way in 2012 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). The 2012 Presidential Election cycle will influence any activity by either party or the Administration over the next year. We also offer a few thoughts on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization ...
By Acta Group
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The Chemical Safety Improvement Act: An In-Depth Review and Analysis
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By Acta Group
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Summary of Changes in the Chemical Safety Improvement Act(CSIA, S. 1009) and the Boxer TSCA Version Released September 18, 2014
Background This analysis reviews the changes made to the original version of the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (CSIA) (identified as CSIA1 in this memorandum) based on Senator Barbara Boxer's (D-CA) version of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform legislation released on September 18, 2014 (Boxer TSCA). This analysis attempts to analyze both the interim changes made to the bill and ...
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