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Vol. 33, Nos. 1-42, pp. 1-1064 Jan. 1 -- Oct. 26, 2009 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
AADM
Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers Protocol to go into effect soon, 751
Explosions and fires
See Oil spills
Releases of toxic or hazardous materials
Air pollution, ambient concentrations regularly exceed EPA thresholds, study finds, 455
Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA lists for initial study this year, 386
Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884
Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884
Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884
Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569
Air pollution
Ambient concentrations regularly exceed EPA thresholds, study finds, 455
National-Scale Air Toxics Assessment, most Americans at elevated risk from exposure to HAPs, EPA analysis finds, 641
National water quality criteria, EPA publishes updated freshwater standards to protect aquatic life, 923
San Francisco Bay area, EPA plans to study impact on 11 protected species to settle ESA suit (N.D. Cal.), 678 Water pollution, EPA updates recommended national water quality criteria, 627
Canada
Challenge to Industry program, draft final screening assessment confirms toxic designation and adds to Schedule 1 list, 884
Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority carcinogens, 589 Risk assessment, environment and health agencies publish draft order to declare as toxic, 1024 Risk assessment, ATSDR developing toxicological profile, 744
Canada issues final rules on concentration limits for VOCs in certain automotive refinishing products, 724
Grout sealant, CPSA and CPSC rules do not establish private cause of action for timely failure to report potential product hazards (N.D. Ga.), 619; wholesale distributor may face liability for negligence claims as ostensible manufacturer, 747
Canada publishes draft rules to ban import, sale, or advertisement of soft vinyl toys and child care articles containing phthalates, 646
Pesticides, EPA asks specialty products group to help stop distributor from making false claims, 813
Cal. Green Ribbon Sci. Panel, 382
Children's Health Protection Advisory Comm. seeks transparency on ChAMP and VCCEP, In Brief, 13 President's Council of Advisers on Sci. and Tech. (PCAST), Holdren, Lander, and Varmus to co-chair panel in Obama administration, 11; White House announces 20 members of panel, 439 Review of appointments to EPA panels necessary, GAO says, 599 Scientific Advisory Comm. on Alternative Toxicological Methods (SACATM) discusses EPA efforts to devise tests that do not use animals, 642
Beryllium, Stennis Space Center workers may not pursue personal injury claims for alleged exposure without showing compensable injury under state law (5th Cir.), 89
Canada, Ontario court approves settlement in Northstar Aerospace TCE groundwater contamination class action suit, 646 Halon-1301, EPA exempts imports used in aircraft fire suppression systems from petition process, 252
Government contractor defense, claims for damages against Dow dismissed (U.S., rev den), 221
Fruit summary, Agricultural Chemical Usage 2009 report, In Brief, 1006
GM crops
See generally Biotechnology
See Pesticides
Ed. Note: This heading covers general administrative issues and processes. For information on other USDA activities, see specific subject headings.
Appointments and personnel changes
Bonnie appointed as senior adviser for environment and climate, 421
Wilkes nominated as undersecretary for natural resources and environment, In Brief, 475
Automotive refrigerants, Cal. approves program to reduce GHG emissions, 113
American Labs. agrees to pay fine and install emissions controls to settle charges of CAA violations (D. Neb.), 644
Asbestos
See generally Asbestos (1332-21-4)
Bayer CropScience agrees to pay more than $1M to resolve violations of CWA, CAA, RCRA, and EPCRA at W. Va. plant, 223 BP Prods. N. Am. Texas City refinery
Federal CAA enforcement, firm agrees to $180M settlement to resolve alleged violations (N.D. Ind.), 176
State rules enforcement, state AG charges facility with 46 separate violations of state health, safety, and environmental protection laws (Tex. Dist. Ct.), 569; firm agrees to refrain from future violations and to implement corrective actions, 674 Chevron Phillips Chem., Baytown plant, Sierra Club and local interest group allege ozone and air toxics emissions violations (S.D. Tex.), 840 Citgo Refining and Chem. to pay Tex. fine for recordkeeping violations, 808 Climate change, Jackson pledges to using all tools available in CAA to reduce GHG emissions, 53; EPA publishes proposed rule finding GHG emissions endanger public health, 418; think tank and lawmakers ask EPA to make agency economist's comments public, 682 Connett fine to resolve alleged CAA violations at former Stewartville plant, In Brief, 654 D.D. Williamson explosion, caramel coloring maker agrees to pay fine to settle allegations of CAA violations (W.D. Ky.), 841 Diesel exhaust
See Diesel engines
EU, Industrial Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive, European Parliament committee votes in support of safety net of minimum performance standards, 110; European Parliament supports proposals, 264; environment ministers agree on controls but disagree with lawmakers, 684 ExxonMobil refineries to pay Tex. fine for unauthorized emissions, 808 First Chem. explosion, mononitrotoluene maker agrees to pay fine to settle CAA charges related to incident (S.D. Miss.), 841 Fumigants, environmental and public health groups challenge rules easing emissions limits on use (Cal. Super. Ct.), 572 Invista to pay fine and to spend more than $500M to correct 680 environmental violations (D. Del.), 381 Lead, EPA to reconsider some monitoring requirements in response to petition, 742 Lehigh Cement to pay Tex. fine for reporting requirement violations, 808 Manganese, final EPA monitoring data indicates low levels outside 2 Tenn. schools, 919 Medical waste incinerators, EPA final rule imposes tighter emissions limits, 920 NESHAP Petroleum refinery heat exchangers MACT standard, EPA to publish portions of rule setting technology-based control requirements, 1050 PM
Ammonia, fruit packaging firm pays fine to EPA to settle allegations of failing to establish plan for offsite releases, 135
Enforcement policy, EPA lacks procedures to ensure all facilities have submitted plans to control chemical releases, IG says, 153; IG report claims majority of high-risk sites not audited in EPA Region 8, 328 Shell Oil
Deer Park facility to pay Tex. fine for failing to prevent unauthorized emissions, 808
Upset emissions, firm agrees to settle CAA citizens' suit at Houston area plant (S.D. Tex.), 410 Solutia plant in Alvin to pay fine for violations of Tex. air quality regulations, 491 Sulfur dioxide Toxic air contaminants VOCs
Chemical oxygen generators, PHMSA amends rules to increase quantity limitation for packages aboard cargo aircraft, 1036
Electronic manifests, delegates to Geneva meeting of UN Dangerous Goods Comm. to address task force report, 632 Lithium ion batteries, Oberstar (D-Minn) questions PHMSA's response to incidents in which certain batteries caused fires aboard aircraft, 498; PHMSA authorizes use of international rules to differentiate products in shipping papers, 872; airline pilot union calls for ban on shipping as cargo, 873; OMB reviewing PHMSA proposed rule, 926; PHMSA publishes aviation safety advisory, 1005
PFCs, 3 public water systems near agricultural land unaffected by treated sewage sludge used as soil amendment, EPA says, 589
CFCs, EPA does not allocate essential use exemption under Montreal Protocol for metered-dose inhalers, 50
Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA removes from final list, 386
Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA removes from final list, 386
Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569
Biofuels
See Biofuels
Regulatory policy, state legislators urge federal government to study impact on states, 772
ECHA seeking comments on nomination for possible classification as substance of very high concern, 884
Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies fume dust as proposed priority substance, 589
Superfund, ATSDR issues updated final toxicological profile, 132
See Native Americans
ChAMP, EPA lists HPV chemicals likely to be subject to test rules, 353
Fruit packaging firm pays fine to EPA to settle allegations of failing to establish risk management plan for offsite releases, 135
Use and storage, EPA announces administrative settlements for violations in Or. and Idaho, 893
France, Total Oil to stand trial over 2001 fatal explosion at AZF fertilizer factory in Toulouse, 230
Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as carcinogen, 620
Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as reproductive toxicant, 620
Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, technical registrants should prepare for data sharing, compensation, and protection, 656
Liability, changing theories in mass and toxic torts, 955 Nanotechnology
Practical guide to reduce product liability risk, 287
SNURs, case for using TSCA for existing nanomaterials, 205 Phthalates, regulation in toys and child care products, 820 Toxic substances, fundamental changes could be in store for regulation of commercial chemicals, 1008
Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program
Carcinogenicity, scientific review panel accepts NTP conclusions in draft report, 740
Drinking water, Contaminant Candidate List, EPA releases final list of 116 contaminants, 937
Antimicrobial pesticides, EPA launches project exploring ways for in vitro testing for eye irritation, 572
European Parliament supports plans to overhaul testing regime and to tighten restrictions, 473 Eye corrosives and irritants, OECD adopts w in vitro methods, 893 REACH
ECHA announces new process to avoid unnecessary testing, 812; ECHA issues clarification addressing data needs for large-volume chemicals, 915
Johns Hopkins Univ. study says compliance to require more animals and higher costs than previously estimated, 867 SACATM discusses EPA efforts to devise tests that do not use animals, 642
See Electroplating
BP N. Am. Texas City refinery, firm agrees to pay fine to resolve alleged EPCRA violations, 250
ECHA seeking comments on nomination for possible classification as substance of very high concern, 884
ECHA seeking comments on nomination for possible classification as substance of very high concern, 884
ECHA seeking comments on nomination for possible classification as substance of very high concern, 884
ECHA seeking comments on nomination for possible classification as substance of very high concern, 884
ECHA seeking comments on nomination for possible classification as substance of very high concern, 884
Peridox, EPA registers first antimicrobial pesticide for deactivating spores on hard surfaces, 545
See also Disinfectants
Animal testing, EPA launches project exploring ways for in vitro testing for eye irritation, 572 European Comm'n calls for overhaul of system for authorizing biocidal products, 627 Keyboards, Samsung agrees to pay fine and stop making inhibition claims, EPA says, 1057 Peridox, EPA registers first product for deactivating anthrax spores on hard surfaces, 545 VF Outdoor administrative FIFRA complaint for North Face footwear claims, In Brief, 950
ECHA calls for comments on harmonizing classification and labeling of flame retardant, 201; ECHA issues first opinion under GHS-compliant regime, 704
Permethrin-treated military uniforms, test of mosquito repellency, In Brief, 14
See Polar regions
Matanza-Riachuelo River, ombudsman accuses state-run utility of dumping raw sewage into river, 231; ombudsman accuses government of failing to comply with cleanup orders, 305
Labels and labeling, preliminary injunction request over alleged copyright infringement denied (D. Ariz.), 727
Ethylene dichloride, trial court erred in determining when property owner knew of contamination (8th Cir.), 676
Ed. Note: This heading covers both arsenic and arsenic compounds.
Air pollution, ambient concentrations regularly exceed EPA thresholds, study finds, 455 Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority substances, 589 Water pollution, Columbia River Basin, EPA Region 10 report provides first comprehensive gauge of risks, 88
Proposition 65, Astroturf agrees to eliminate most lead from synthetic grass products to settle suit (Cal. Super. Ct.), 836
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Ill. Beach State Park, structural flaws and other factors prevent ATSDR from protecting public health effectively, Miller (D-NC) says, 247
Bankruptcy settlement preserved by barring personal injury plaintiffs from suing insurance companies with alleged knowledge of hazards (U.S., oral arg), 331; (rvs and rem), 616 Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority carcinogens, 589 Class actions, tort reform, Okla. measure addresses medical evidence for asbestos claims, class action caps, and noneconomic damages for personal injury cases, 576 Equitable Building renovation, firm must pay civil penalty for failing to abide by state regulations (Iowa Dist. Ct.), 462 European Comm'n draft plan to allow continued use of 6 fiber types under certain conditions, 333; EU lawmakers criticize European Comm'n plan to continue REACH exemptions for 6 fiber types, 360; European Parliament members support resolution to end waiver, 491 France
Brownfields, health group study finds no significant risk for residents near old factories, 869
Exposure rules to change based on newly released data and recommendations, 198
Bankruptcy, court grants preliminary approval to settlement of homeowner class action against W.R. Grace (Bankr. D. Del.), 116
Criminal CAA case against W.R. Grace set for trial (D. Mont.), 115; prosecutors say actions by executives endangered Libby residents, 196; court allows expert witnesses to rely on indoor air studies and historical product testing, 197; W.R. Grace claims EPA negligence played role in endangering residents, 278; judge dismisses all charges against former executive, 433; jury finds firm and 3 former executives not guilty on all counts, 455 Emergencies, EPA declares first-ever public health emergency at site under CERLCA, 618 FOIA, federal employees' suit alleges EPA improperly withheld IG report on cleanup effort (D.D.C.), 414; EPA releases IG report, 433 Monitoring and measurement, EPA conducts activity-based sampling to detect uncontained asbestos, 973 Negligence
Foster Wheeler verdict hopelessly inconsistent in boiler manufacture suit (Cal. Ct. App.), 921
Ship engine maker had no duty to warn about insulation made by others (Wash. Ct. App.), 769 Occupational safety
Boiler manufacturer employee verdict reversed due to trial court improperly barring jury from hearing about other workplace exposures (Ill.), 466
Brake manufacturer may face supplier liability in negligence claim brought by widow of machine shop employee (Wis. App. Ct.), 492 Joint compound, court rejects exposure award against manufacturer due to difficulty of apportioning liability (Cal. Ct. App.), 414 Malignant mesothelioma death rates rise due to long latency period after first exposure, NIOSH says, 457 Navy veterans with mesothelioma
Estates awarded $14M in exposure case (Pa. Ct. C.P.), 434
Exposed former machinist's mate due $2.9M, jury says (Cal. Super. Ct.), 515 San Diego Gas & Elec. and employees, work practice charges dismissed (S.D. Cal.), 1028 San Diego Gas & Elec., new criminal trial may proceed against firm for violating work practice standards (9th Cir.), 280; 2nd status conference scheduled in retrial (S.D. Cal.), 921 Take home or bystander exposure suits against property owners barred (Ohio Ct. App.), 178 Watkins Street Project, co-owner of salvage and demolition company pleads guilty to charges related to CAA handling and notification requirements (E.D. Tenn.), 1001 Widow of mesothelioma victim did not put forth sufficient evidence of exposure during 4-month period of working on particular ship (N.D. Ohio), 359 Superfund, landlord seeks CERCLA liability for abandoned material left in place during sale of building (U.S., rev sought), 225 Third-party product hazards, state law imposes no duty to warn of defective products manufactured or supplied by someone else (Cal. Ct. App.), 227 Unocal pipeline removal site, certification of 2 classes of property owners vacated (Colo. Ct. App.), 770
Process safety, OSHA proposes penalties against N.J. refining firm, 1052
CFCs, EPA plans to allocate 63 metric tons for metered dose inhaler production in 2009 under Montreal Protocol, 50; 2009 allocations issued, In Brief, 654
SNAP program, EPA approves as acceptable alternative for total flooding fire suppression and explosion protection systems, 5
Drinking water, NRDC calls for ban of herbicide while claiming EPA ignores risks and uses poor science, 870
Endangered species, San Francisco Bay area, EPA plans to study impact on 11 protected species to settle ESA suit (N.D. Cal.), 678 Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA lists for initial study this year, 386; EPA to send test orders to manufacturers and registrants soon, 430; EPA releases test order schedule, 1054 Risk assessment, EPA to evaluate potential effects on humans for possible need for wider safety margin, 1002 Soil contamination, researchers find that mixture of iron and soybean oil can break down herbicide, 795
Hazardous waste, Red Spot Paint & Varnish sanctioned for misrepresenting use of 2 chlorinated solvents at Evansville plant (S.D. Ind.), 645
France, proposed REACH ordinance defines penalties for noncompliance and authorizes audits, 229
Biotechnology, EU member states reject European Comm'n plan to force end to ban, 235
Cargo tank motor vehicle construction and maintenance
Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA removes from final list, 386
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