Friday 18 December 2009 at 8:04 pm
The rule requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from large sources and suppliers in the United States, and is intended to collect accurate and timely emissions data to inform future policy decisions. Under the rule, suppliers of fossil fuels or industrial greenhouse gases, manufacturers of vehicles and engines, and facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more per year of GHG emissions are required to submit annual reports to EPA. The gases covered by the proposed rule are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), perfluorocarbons (PFC), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and other fluorinated gases including nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) and hydrofluorinated ethers (HFE). Affected manufacturering facilities must begin monitoring on January 1, 2010. By March 31, 2011, these companies must submit the first annual report to the EPA. See the
EPA site for more details.
Saturday 21 November 2009 at 03:00 am
The US EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for multi-walled and single-walled carbon nanotubes. These substances are already subject to TSCA section 5(e) consent orders. The consent orders require protective measures to limit exposures or otherwise mitigate the potential unreasonable risk. The proposed SNURs on these substances are based on and consistent with the provisions in the underlying consent orders. Comments must be received by the EPA by December 7, 2009.
Saturday 21 November 2009 at 02:48 am
On October 21, 2009, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice for the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP) Tier 1 screening for the first group of 67 chemicals by issuing orders between October 29, 2009, and February 26, 2010. Orders will be issued based on inclusion on the "Pesticide Inert Ingredients Data Submitters and Suppliers List" (PIIDSSL). The EDSP Tier 1 screening data required to satisfy an order are due within 2 years of the date of issuance of the order. Other parties with information will have the opportunity to submit relevant data to the agency within 90 days of the order date. While most of the chemicals are specific to pesticide use, there are materials, such as phthalates and acetone, which are used more broadly. More information can be obtained from
www.epa.gov/endo.
Saturday 21 November 2009 at 02:30 am
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed rule on September 30, 2009 for the adoption of the UN's Global Harmonized System of Classification. The rule, when adopted, will align hazard communication (MSDS and labeling) rules with those, which will be used by other countries. Modifications to the Hazard Communication Standard will include revised criteria for classification of chemical hazards; revised labeling provisions (signal words, pictograms, hazard statements and precautionary statements); a specified format for the MSDS and requirements for employee training on labels and safety data sheets. Changes to definitions will be reflected in other OSHA standards as well. OSHA welcomes comments on this proposal until December 29, 2008.
Monday 16 November 2009 at 8:21 pm
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Tuesday 06 January 2009 at 03:23 am
Selected dates for the 2009 calendar year of regulatory importance are listed. This list is periodically updated and should not be viewed as all inclusive.
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