February 25, 2010
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Monitoring & Testing Newsletter February 25, 2010 |
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Proposed New Zealand environmental standard for assessing and managing contaminants in soil
The New Zealand Government is proposing to introduce a National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil. A proposed standard was notified on 6 February for consultation. The proposed standard is consistent with the purpose of the RMA as it will promote sustainable management by: setting a standard at which land is considered safe for human health;ensuring that land affected by contaminants in soil is appropriately identified and assessed at the time of being developed and if necessary remediated, or the contaminants contained, to make the land safe for human use. The ... |
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Department of Energy announces technology transfer coordinator
U.S. Department of Enery Secretary Steven Chu announced today that Dr. Karina Edmonds will join the Department of Energy as its new Technology Transfer Coordinator. Dr. Edmonds will be responsible for working with the Department`s National Laboratories to accelerate the process of moving discoveries from the laboratory to the private sector, ensuring that America’s scientific leadership translates into new, high-paying jobs for America’s families. Dr. Edmonds is scheduled to join the Department starting in April 2010. “I am pleased to have Karina join our team at the Department of Energy,” said ... |
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