Chemical Regulation Reporter® Index-Summary

Bacteria

See also specific bacteria
– Research and development, certain microorganisms can help fast-growing biofuel stock grow in polluted soil, DOE says, 119

Baltic Sea

– Nord Stream gas pipeline project, Polish researchers express concerns over plans to detonate WWII munitions at bottom of sea, 603

BANAP

See Bis[2,3-bis(hydroxyimino)-N-(2-methoxyphenyl) butanamidato]nickel (42739-61-7)

Bankruptcy

– Asbestos, Manville 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
– Superfund

– – Eagle Picher Carefree Battery site, bankrupt electronics manufacturer liable to EPA for over $9M in past and estimated future cleanup costs (6th Cir.), 412
– – Libby vermiculite mining site, court grants preliminary approval to settlement of homeowner class action against W.R. Grace (Bankr. D. Del.), 116
– – W.R. Grace site, court affirms injunction blocking N.J. suit seeking civil penalties while firm in bankruptcy proceedings (D. Del.), 303

Barium (7440-39-3)

– BP N. Am. Texas City refinery, firm agrees to pay fine to resolve alleged EPCRA violations, 250
– Risk assessment, ATSDR asks researchers to volunteer data on various human exposure risks, 29
– TRI annual report for 2007 shows high releases, 275

Barium bis(2-((2-hydroxynaphthyl)azo) naphthalenesulphonate)

See 2-((2-Hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl)azo)-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid, barium salt (2:1) (1103-38-4)

Barium lithol red

See 2-((2-Hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl)azo)-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid, barium salt (2:1) (1103-38-4)

Basel Convention

– Hazardous waste exports ban, Danish official urges developing nations to ratify amendment, 686

Batteries

– Eagle Picher Carefree Battery Superfund site, bankrupt electronics manufacturer liable to EPA for over $9M in past and estimated future cleanup costs (6th Cir.), 412
– Germany limits use of mercury and cadmium and creates manufacturer registry, 793
– Hazardous materials transportation

– – Harmonization rule likely to have biggest impact on shipments of batteries, PHMSA, 56; PHMSA official says rules nearly complete, 1006; PHMSA seeking comment on proposal, 1060
– – 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
– – UN Dangerous Goods Comm., delegates to address shipment issues, 632

– Switzerland proposes changes to federal rules on marketing and sale of nickel-cadmium batteries, 49

Bays

– Chesapeake Bay, sewage and degraded pesticides might be significant contributors to ecosystem problems, study says, 772
– Commencement Bay, Occidental Chem. must pay $1.55M for natural resource damages caused by hazardous substance releases (W.D. Wash.), 458
– San Francisco Bay area, EPA plans to study impacts of 74 pesticides on 11 protected species to settle ESA suit (N.D. Cal.), 678; EPA extends comment period on study proposal, 753

BBP

See Benzyl butyl phthalate (85-68-7)

BDAP

See N-[2-[(2-Bromo-4,6-dinitrophenyl)azo]-5-(diethylamino)phenyl]acetamide (52697-38-8)

BDE-209

See Decabromodiphenyl ether (1163-19-5)

Benefin

See Benfluralin (1861-40-1)

Benfluralin (1861-40-1)

– Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA releases test order schedule, 1054

Bensulfuron (99283-01-9)

– European Comm'n authorizes use in pesticides marketed in EU, 200

Benzenamine

See Aniline (62-53-3)

Benzene (71-43-2)

– Air pollution

– – Aerosol coatings NESHAP, EPA adds 128 chemicals to list of controlled volatile ozone-depleting substances, 641
– – BP Prods. N. Am. Texas City refinery, firm agrees to $180M settlement to resolve alleged CAA violations (N.D. Ind.), 176
– – BP Prods. N. Am. Whiting petroleum refinery, EPA cites facility for repeated CAA violations, 568; EPA orders Ind. regulators to review operating permit, 1050
– – National-Scale Air Toxics Assessment, most Americans at elevated risk from exposure to HAPs, EPA analysis finds, 641
– – Public health, ambient concentrations regularly exceed EPA thresholds, study finds, 455
– – Shell Oil agrees to settle CAA citizens' suit over “upset” emissions at Houston area plant (S.D. Tex.), 410
– – Tenn., final EPA monitoring data indicates ambient concentrations below levels of concern outside 2 schools, 919

– Camp Lejeune drinking water contamination, ATSDR preparing to revise part of assessment, 431; NRC says effects of solvents may never be known, 613
– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed substances of concern, 589
– Hazardous waste, jury verdict against San Antonio overturned due to lack of proof of link between municipal waste site and girl's leukemia (Tex.), 464
– Right-to-know, BP N. Am. Texas City refinery, firm agrees to pay fine to resolve alleged EPCRA violations, 250

1,4-Benzenediamine, N,N´-mixed Ph and tolyl derivs. (68953-84-4)

– Canada, federal environment and health agencies publish notice of intent to consider regulatory action, 704

1,4-Benzenediamine, N,N´-mixed tolyl and xylyl derivs. (68478-45-5)

– Canada, federal environment and health agencies publish notice of intent to consider regulatory action, 704

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester

– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C₇, 11-branched and linear alkyl esters

– Canada proposes adding to Schedule 1 list of toxic substances, 569

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diisodecyl ester

See Diisodecyl phthalate (26761-40-0)

Benzidine-based dyes and pigments

– Risk management, EPA announces initial list of chemicals of concern, 970

1H-Benzimidazole-2-carbamic acid, methyl ester

See Carbendazim (10605-21-7)

Benzol

See Benzene (71-43-2)

Benzo[a]pyrene (50-32-8)

– Air pollution, final EPA monitoring data indicates ambient concentrations below levels of concern outside 2 Tenn. schools, 919

1H-Benzotriazole (95-14-7)

– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed substances of concern, 589

2H-3,1-Benzoxazine-2,4(1H)-dione (118-48-9)

– ChAMP, EPA lists HPV chemicals likely to be subject to test rules, 353

N-Benzoyl-5´-O-[bis(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl]-2´-deoxyadenosine (64325-78-6)

– Canada finds substance not of concern for toxicity, 792

Benzylbis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorides (61789-72-8)

– ChAMP, EPA lists HPV chemicals likely to be subject to test rules, 353

Benzylbis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)methyl quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorides (61789-73-9)

– ChAMP, EPA lists HPV chemicals likely to be subject to test rules, 353

Benzyl butyl phthalate (85-68-7)

– Ban of use in children's products, CPSC issues guidance regarding compliance with prohibitions, 156
– Canada publishes draft rules to ban import, sale, or advertisement of soft vinyl toys and child care articles, 646
– Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA lists for initial study this year, 386
– REACH, ECHA calls for public comments on decision to prioritize ban, 49; ECHA confirms forwarding of recommendation to ban, 567
– Test methods and procedures, CPSC seeking comments on tests used to analyze content of child care items and toys, 252

Benzyl-(C_12-16-)alkyldimethyl quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorides (68424-85-1)

– ChAMP, EPA lists HPV chemicals likely to be subject to test rules, 353

Benzyl chloride (100-44-7)

– Canada proposes adding to Schedule 1 list of toxic substances, 569

Beryllium (7440-41-7)

– Ed. Note: This heading covers both beryllium and beryllium compounds.
– Stennis Space Center workers may not pursue personal injury claims for alleged exposure without showing compensable injury under state law (5th Cir.), 89

Best management practices (BMP)

– Mercury, EPA signs agreement with dental group and water officials on establishing voluntary dental amalgam discharge reduction program, 29

Beverages

– Bottled water safety

See Legislation, federal, HR 2749

BGE

See Butyl glycidyl ether (2426-08-6)

b-BHC

See 1a,2b,3a,4b,5a,6b-Hexachlorocyclohexane (319-85-7)

g-BHC

See Lindane (58-89-9)

Biethylene

See 1,3-Butadiene (106-99-0)

Bifenthrin (82657-04-3)

– EU agriculture ministers consider scientific report on plant protection product use, 728

BIFs

See Boilers and industrial furnaces (BIFs)

Biocides

See Antimicrobial pesticides

Bioengineering

See generally Biotechnology

Biofuels

– Event 3272 corn, APHIS seeks comment on petition to deregulate GM crop designed to help with ethanol production, 594
– Research and development, certain bacteria can help fast-growing biofuel stock grow in polluted soil, DOE says, 119

Biomonitoring

See Monitoring and measurement

Biotechnology

– Brazil, destruction of GM soy planted near Emas Natl. Park, In Brief, 57
– Climate change

– – Emissions-reducing products, industry wants offset credits and emissions allowances in exchange, 815
– – Gene controlling plant response to heat, In Brief, 367
– – OECD advises nations to increase investment in applying genetic engineering to alternative energy and sustainable agriculture, 628

– Cost-benefit analysis, reports differ on benefits of expanding GM commercial crops worldwide, 179
– Environmental audits, APHIS seeking comment on draft standard for companies releasing or transporting GM plants, 573
– European Union

– – Bt-11 maize, Comm'n approves proposal calling for 10-year license, 93
– – Commercially available GM crops to increase, as are disputes, European Comm'n says, 897
– – GMO 1507 maize, Comm'n approves proposal calling for 10-year license, 93
– – Incidental GM material, seed producers and farmers call for threshold for trace amounts, 236
– – MON 810 maize, Comm'n approves order calling on France and Greece to drop unilateral bans, 93; member states reject plan to force Austria and Hungary to end bans, 235
– – Restricted zones, 5-nation conference defends concept of establishing areas where no GM crops may be cultivated, 235
– – Single-market rules, 11 member states to request opt-out for socioeconomic factors, 648

– Event 3272 corn, APHIS seeks comment on petition to deregulate GM crop designed to help with ethanol production, 594
– France, MON 810 maize, European Comm'n approves order calling on government to drop unilateral bans, 93; French food safety agency declares currently banned crop fit for human and animal consumption, 179
– GHB614 cotton, APHIS to deregulate GM crop genetically engineered to tolerate glyphosate, 546
– Greece, MON 810 maize, European Comm'n approves order calling on government to drop unilateral bans, 93; Greece to extend ban on MON 810 corn for 2 years, 574
– India

– – Alleviating poverty may outweigh side effects of GM seeds, chief justice says, 495
– – Biopesticides, government offers incentives to farmers, planners, and scientists to promote industry, 438
– – Bt Brinjal, safety concerns delay decision on sales of GM eggplant, 180; government panel grants environmental clearance, 1033
– – Vegetables, government to allow commercial use of GM food crops soon, 755

– Nematode-resistant potatoes, ARS testing new GM crop designed to resist certain types of roundworms, 437
– Outlook 2009, Special Report, 70
– Poland, European Comm'n grants preliminary permission for establishment of GMO-free zones, 1057
– Regulatory policy, USDA extends comment period on proposed GMO rule, 258
– Research and development

– – Bioengineered plants fail to boost yield of corn and soybeans, study finds, 389
– – Biofuels, certain bacteria can help fast-growing stock grow in polluted soil, DOE says, 119
– – Junk DNA might improve GM crops, researchers suggest, 574
– – Quality management system, APHIS launches pilot project to test voluntary program, 93

– Research and development, synthetic organisms and algae could yield sources for “green” fuel, entrepreneurs tell conference, 754
– Risk assessment, symposium explores potential benefits, risks, and role of government in synthetic biology, 728
– Sugar beets, USDA erred by failing to require EIS of deregulation of GM crop (N.D. Cal.), 945
– Switzerland to extend moratorium on use of GMOs in agriculture by 3 more years, 678

Biphenyl (92-52-4)

– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority substances, 589

N-[5-[Bis[2-(acetyloxy)ethyl]amino]-2-[(2-bromo-4,6-dinitrophenyl)azo]-4-ethoxyphenyl]acetamide (12239-34-8)

– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 884

N-[5-[Bis[2-(acetyloxy)ethyl]amino]-2-[(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]propanamide (26850-12-4)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

N-[5-[Bis[2-(acetyloxy)ethyl]amino]-2-[(4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]benzamide (29765-00-2)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

Bis[2,3-bis(hydroxyimino)-N-(2-methoxyphenyl) butanamidato]nickel (42739-61-7)

– Canada, federal environment and health agencies publish notice of intent to consider regulatory action, 704

1,1-Bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethane

See DDT (50-29-3)

a,a-Bis[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]-4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthalenemethanol

See Solvent Blue 5 (1325-86-6)

a,a-Bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-4-(phenylamino)-1-naphthalenemethanol

See Solvent Blue 4 (6786-83-0)

N,N´-Bis(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-3,3´-dimethoxy- [1,1´-biphenyl]-4,4´-diamine (29398-96-7)

– Canada proposes significant new activity notice requirement, 884

Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate

See Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (117-81-7)

Bisphenol A

See 4,4´-Isopropylidenediphenol (80-05-7)

Bitumen (8052-42-4)

– Switzerland proposes changes to federal rules on marketing and sale of chemical products, 49

Bivinyl

See 1,3-Butadiene (106-99-0)

Bladder cancer

– Ferox, dismissal of ship captain's personal injury suit finds no support for medical expert's assertion of link between workplace exposure and disease (5th Cir.), 463

Bleomycin (11056-06-7)

– Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as carcinogen, 620

BMP

See Best management practices (BMP)

BNST

See N-Phenylbenzeneamine, reaction products with styrene and 2,4,4-trimethylpentene (68921-45-9)

Boilers and industrial furnaces (BIFs)

– Asbestos, Foster Wheeler verdict “hopelessly inconsistent” in boiler manufacture suit (Cal. Ct. App.), 921

Boletic acid, dimethyl ester

See Dimethyl fumarate (624-49-7)

BPAOPB

– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569

Brazil

– Biotechnology, destruction of GM soy planted near Emas Natl. Park, In Brief, 57
– Hazardous waste, group sues several U.S. firms over alleged illegal disposal of toxic wastes (S.D. Ind.), 432

Britain

See United Kingdom (UK)

Brominated flame retardants

– PBDEs

See Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)

Bromobenzene (108-86-1)

– IRIS, final assessment, In Brief, 984

Bromochloromethane (74-97-5)

– ChAMP, EPA lists HPV chemicals likely to be subject to test rules, 353

2,2´-[[4-[(2-Bromo-6-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-chlorophenyl]imino]bisethanol (17464-91-4)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

N-[2-[(2-Bromo-4,6-dinitrophenyl)azo]-5-(diethylamino)phenyl]acetamide (52697-38-8)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

Bromomethane

See Methyl bromide (74-83-9)

2-Bromopropane

See Isopropyl bromide (75-26-3)

Bromotrifluoromethane (75-63-8)

– International trade, EPA exempts imports of bottled Halon-1301 used in aircraft fire suppression systems from petition process, 252
– SNAP program, EPA approves acceptable alternatives for fire suppression and explosion protection systems, 5

Bronchiolitis obliterans

– Flavoring-related lung disease, chemical suppliers cannot be held liable for failing to warn flavoring plant workers because employer considered sophisticated user (Ohio Ct. App.), 1000

Brownfields

– Reauthorization of federal programs high on list of legislative priorities issued by House Transp. and Infrastructure Comm., 97

Budget, U.S.

See also specific agencies and departments
– Continuing resolution, DHS chemical facility security program to continue under temporary spending measure, 938
– FY2010 appropriations, White House proposal assumes reinstated Superfund “polluter pays” tax, 236; Senate panel passes resolution, 310

Building materials

See Construction materials

1,3-Butadiene (106-99-0)

– Air pollution

– – Public health, ambient concentrations regularly exceed EPA thresholds, study finds, 455
– – Shell Oil agrees to settle CAA citizens' suit over “upset” emissions at Houston area plant (S.D. Tex.), 410

– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority carcinogens, 589
– Risk assessment, ATSDR developing toxicological profile, 744

Butane (106-97-8)

– Canada finds solvent poses risk to health due to presence of butadiene, 792

2,3-Butanedione

See Diacetyl (431-03-8)

2-Butanone

See Methyl ethyl ketone (78-93-3)

2-Butanone, oxime

See Methyl ethyl ketoxime (96-29-7)

Butenedioic acid, esters

– ChAMP, EPA posts 10 high-priority chemicals targeted for data collection rules, 353

Butoxymethylethylene oxide

See Butyl glycidyl ether (2426-08-6)

tert-Butyl acetate (540-88-5)

– Canada, interest groups request exclusion from definition of VOC to facilitate reformulation of products, 1025

N-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)-4-chloro-3-ethyl-1-methylpyrazole-5-carboxamide

See Tebufenpyrad (119168-77-3)

Butyl benzyl phthalate

See Benzyl butyl phthalate (85-68-7)

Butyl-carbityl (6-propylpiperonyl) ether

See Piperonyl butoxide (51-03-6)

N-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-N-ethyl-a,a,a-trifluoro-p-toluidine

See Benfluralin (1861-40-1)

tert-Butyl ethyl ether (637-92-3)

– Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as reproductive toxicant, 620
– Risk assessment, EPA soliciting public comments on draft toxicological review, 857

Butyl glycidyl ether (2426-08-6)

– Canada to propose for designation as toxic, 884
– Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as reproductive toxicant, 620

Butyl methyl ketone (591-78-6)

– IRIS, EPA posts comments on toxicological review from other federal agencies online, 1023
– Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as reproductive toxicant, 620

2-(p-tert-Butylphenoxy)cyclohexyl-2-propynyl sulfite

See Propargite (2312-35-8)

N-[5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]-N,N´-dimethylurea

See Tebuthiuron (34014-18-1)

S-[(tert-Butylthio)methyl] O,O-diethyl phosphorodithioate

See Terbufos (13071-79-9)

5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene

See Musk xylene (81-15-2)