Chemical Regulation Reporter® Index-Summary

2,4-D

See 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (94-75-7)

2,4-D, 50-50 mixture with 2,4,5-T

See Agent Orange (39277-47-9)

See Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (556-67-2)

See Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (541-02-6)

Dacthal

See Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (1861-32-1)

DADM

See N-[2-[(2,6-Dicyano-4-methylphenyl)azo]-5-(dipropylamino)phenyl]methanesulfonamide (72968-82-2)

DAPEP

See 3-[[4-[(5,6-Dichloro-2-benzothiazolyl)azo]phenyl]ethylamino]propanenitrile (25176-89-0)

Databases

See specific subject headings

Dazomet (533-74-4)

– Air pollution, environmental and public health groups challenge rules easing emissions limits on use (Cal. Super. Ct.), 572

DBCP (96-12-8)

– Cental American banana farm workers may split up class action suits to avoid federal court jurisdiction (C.D. Cal.), 306
– West African fruit workers may maintain separate class action suits to avoid federal court jurisdiction (9th Cir.), 338; (U.S., rev den), 1004

DBP

See Dibutyl phthalate (84-74-2)

DCM

See Methylene chloride (75-09-2)

DCPA

See Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (1861-32-1)

D&C Red No. 9 (5160-02-1)

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

D&C Red No. 12

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

D&C Red No. 35 (2425-85-6)

– Canada, environment and health agencies publish draft order proposing designation as toxic, 511

D-D pesticide

– Brown & Bryant agricultural chemical distribution Superfund site, arranger liability doctrine under CERCLA misapplied (U.S., rvs and rem), 460

DDT (50-29-3)

– Stockholm Convention, parties agree to continued production and use for preventing spread of malaria, 486
– UN agencies cite progress in developing environmentally friendly alternatives for malaria control, 469
– Water pollution

– – Columbia River Basin, EPA Region 10 report provides first comprehensive gauge of risks, 88
– – Palos Verdes Shelf Superfund site, EPA to outline proposal to contain large undersea deposit, 620; EPA announces plan to cap contaminated sediment, 998

p,p´-DDT

See DDT (50-29-3)

Deca-BDE

See Decabromodiphenyl ether (1163-19-5)

Decabromodiphenyl ether (1163-19-5)

– Bans

– – Md. measure fails to pass state legislature, 382
– – Or. governor signs measure, In Brief, 654
– – Wash. state restrictions to include computers, televisions, and furniture, 114

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

Decabromodiphenyl oxide

See Decabromodiphenyl ether (1163-19-5)

Decachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-2H-cyclobuta[c,d]pentalen-2-one

See Kepone (143-50-0)

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (541-02-6)

– Canada, environment and health agencies publish draft order proposing designation as toxic, 511

DEHP

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

Delaware

– Invista to pay fine and to spend more than $500M to correct 680 environmental violations (D. Del.), 381
– Valero Energy cited for alleged workplace safety and health violations at Delaware City facility, 702

Denmark

– Detergents, testing regime inadequate to support classification and labeling of products, court rules, 460

Dentists and dentistry

– Canada publishes draft notice requiring dental facilities to implement plans to eliminate mercury releases from amalgam wastes, 415
– Mercury, EPA signs agreement with dental group and water officials on establishing voluntary dental amalgam discharge reduction program, 29
– Pesticides, dental equipment maker fine for FIFRA violations, In Brief, 144

Deoxynivalinol (51481-10-8)

– Risk assessment, NTP proposes for testing for initial toxicological characterization, 538; board finds NTP plans to study justifiable, 739

Detergents

See Soaps and detergents

Developing countries

– Basel Convention, Danish official urges certain countries to ratify amendment to ban hazardous waste exports, 686

Developmental hazards

– Bisphenol A, Cal. advisory panel decides against adding to Proposition 65 list, 719
– Classification, NTP to use 5 categories to summarize conclusions from studies, 309
– PAHs, prenatal exposure to associated with lower IQ in children, study finds, 742
– TCE in Camp Lejeune drinking water, military family seeks discretionary function exception to sovereign immunity in personal injury suit (U.S., rev sought), 118; (rev den), 589

Diacetyl (431-03-8)

– Occupational safety

– – Givaudan Flavors, chemical suppliers cannot be held liable for failing to warn flavoring plant workers because employer considered sophisticated user (Ohio Ct. App.), 1000
– – Small Business Advocacy Review Panel recommends OSHA exempt naturally occurring chemical from rule, 698; NIOSH begins work on criteria documents, 743

4,4´-Diaminodiphenylmethane

See 4,4´-Methylenedianiline (101-77-9)

Dianilinomethane

See 4,4´-Methylenedianiline (101-77-9)

o-Dianisidine

See 3,3´-Dimethoxybenzidine (119-90-4)

Diantimony trioxide

See Antimony trioxide (1309-64-4)

Diazinon (333-41-5)

– Endangered species

– – Pacific salmonids, Dow challenge of NMFS biological opinion dismissed for lack of jurisdiction (D. Md.), 794
– – San Francisco Bay area, EPA plans to study impact on 11 protected species to settle ESA suit (N.D. Cal.), 678
– – West Coast salmon and steelhead trout, EPA announces plans to limit use of pesticide to protect fish, 924

– 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
– Fish and wildlife, frogs threatened by spray drift in Cal. mountains, study says, 771
– Food safety, American Bird Conservancy files petition with EPA asking to revoke imported residue tolerances, 895
– Superfund, ATSDR issues updated final toxicological profile, 132

1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane

See DBCP (96-12-8)

1,2-Dibromo-2,2-dichloroethyl dimethyl phosphate

See Naled (300-76-5)

2,5-Dibromo-3-hexylthiophene (11671-11-0)

– SNUR, EPA limits surface water releases, 696

2-[(3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)(3,5-dibromo-4-oxo-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)methyl]benzoic acid, ethyl ester (1176-74-5)

– Canada finds substance not of concern for toxicity, 792

3-[[4-[(2,6-Dibromo-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]ethylamino]propanenitrile (55281-26-0)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

2,2´-[[4-[(2,6-Dibromo-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bisethanol diacetate (55619-18-6)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

Di-tert-Butyl peroxide (110-05-4)

– ECHA consultation on GHS changes, In Brief, 633

2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol (128-39-2)

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

Dibutyl phthalate (84-74-2)

– 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
– 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

Dicapryl phthalate

See Di-n-octyl phthalate (117-84-0)

Dichloroacetic acid (79-43-6)

– Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as reproductive toxicant, 620

3-[[4-[(5,6-Dichloro-2-benzothiazolyl)azo]phenyl]ethylamino]propanenitrile (25176-89-0)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

3,5-Dichloro-N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-hydroxybenzamide (1154-59-2)

– Canada finds substance not of concern for toxicity, 792

Dichlorodifluoromethane (75-71-8)

– SNAP program, EPA adds acceptable alternatives in refrigeration and air conditioning, 5; EPA considering new limits for use of R-744 as substitute refrigerant in motor vehicle air conditioners, 914

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

See DDT (50-29-3)

1,1-Dichloroethane

See Ethylidene chloride (75-34-3)

1,2-Dichloroethane

See Ethylene dichloride (107-06-2)

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene (156-59-2)

– Risk assessment, EPA issues draft toxicological review, 939

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (156-60-5)

– Risk assessment, EPA issues draft toxicological review, 939

Dichloroisocyanuric acid, sodium salt (2893-78-9)

– France, Total Oil to stand trial over 2001 fatal explosion at AZF fertilizer factory in Toulouse, 230

Dichloromethane

See Methylene chloride (75-09-2)

4-[(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(4-nitrophenyl)benzenamine (72927-94-7)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

2-[[4-[(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]methylamino]ethanol (6232-56-0)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

3,5-Dichloro-2-pentanone (58371-98-5)

– SNUR, EPA issues risk-based consent order, 913; correction, 944

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (94-75-7)

– 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

1-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethylurea

See Diuron (330-54-1)

Dichlorophenyltrichloroethane

See DDT (50-29-3)

1,1-Dichloropropene (563-58-6)

– Superfund, ATSDR issues updated final toxicological profile, 132

1,3-Dichloropropene

See 1,3-Dichloropropylene (542-75-6)

1,3-Dichloropropylene (542-75-6)

– Air pollution, environmental and public health groups challenge rules easing emissions limits on use (Cal. Super. Ct.), 572

2,2-Dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate

See Dichlorvos (62-73-7)

Dichlorvos (62-73-7)

– Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA removes from final list, 386
– Food safety, American Bird Conservancy files petition with EPA asking to revoke imported residue tolerances, 895
– Pesticide registration, EPA to reopen review docket for public comment after adding missing documents, 1032

Dichromic acid, disodium salt

See Sodium dichromate (10588-01-9)

Dicumyl peroxide

See Cumyl peroxide (80-43-3)

N-[2-[(2,6-Dicyano-4-methylphenyl)azo]-5-(dipropylamino)phenyl]methanesulfonamide (72968-82-2)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride (7173-51-5)

– European Comm'n publishes online database of active pesticide ingredients following 16-year review process, 282

DIDP

See Diisodecyl phthalate (26761-40-0)

Dieldrin (60-57-1)

– Occupational safety, pesticide applicators at risk for blood disorder from exposure, NCI study finds, 624

Diesel engines

– Occupational safety, dismissal of ship captain's personal injury suit finds no support for medical expert's assertion of link between workplace exposure to exhaust and bladder cancer (5th Cir.), 463

Diethylene dioxide

See p-Dioxane (123-91-1)

Diethylene glycol methyl ether

See Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (111-77-3)

Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (111-77-3)

– Canada, environment and health agencies publish draft order proposing designation as toxic, 511

N,N-Diethyl ethanamine

See Triethylamine (121-44-8)

O,O-Diethyl S-(2-ethylthioethyl)phosphorodithioate

See Disulfoton (298-04-4)

O,O-Diethyl S-(ethylthiomethyl) phosphorodithioate

See Phorate (298-02-2)

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

O,O-Diethyl O-(2-isopropyl-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl) phosphorothioate

See Diazinon (333-41-5)

Diethyl sulfate (64-67-5)

– Canada to recommend designation as toxic, 792; environment and health agencies publish draft order to declare as toxic, 1024

O,O-Diethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) phosphorothioate

See Chlorpyrifos (2921-88-2)

Diglycidyl ether (2238-07-5)

– Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as reproductive toxicant, 620

2,2 -[(9,10-Dihydro-5,8-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1,4-anthracenediyl)diimino]bis[5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzenesulfonic acid], disodium salt (83006-67-1)

– Canada to require industry to notify government of any new uses, 570

2,3-Dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-hydroxybenzene, methylcarbamate

See Carbofuran (1563-66-2)

[(9,10-Dihydro-9,10-dioxo-1,4-anthracenediyl)bis(imino-4,1-phenyleneoxy)]bis[benzenesulfonic acid], disodium salt

See C.I. Acid Green 40:1 (70161-19-2)

1,2-Dihydroxyethane

See Ethylene glycol (107-21-1)

Diisodecyl phthalate (26761-40-0)

– Ban of use in children's products, CPSC issues guidance regarding compliance with prohibitions, 156; ExxonMobil asks CPSC to conduct review of ban, 769
– Canada

– – Children's health, government publishes draft rules to ban import, sale, or advertisement of soft vinyl toys and child care articles, 646
– – Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed substances of concern, 589

Diisononyl phthalate (28553-12-0)

– Ban of use in children's products, CPSC issues guidance regarding compliance with prohibitions, 156; ExxonMobil asks CPSC to conduct review of ban, 769
– Canada publishes draft rules to ban import, sale, or advertisement of soft vinyl toys and child care articles, 646

Dimethoate (60-51-5)

– Food safety, American Bird Conservancy files petition with EPA asking to revoke imported residue tolerances, 895

3,3´-Dimethoxybenzidine (119-90-4)

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

[(Dimethoxyphosphinothioyl)thio]butanedioic acid, diethyl ester

See Malathion (121-75-5)

a-[(4,6-Dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-o-toluic acid

See Bensulfuron (99283-01-9)

N,N-Dimethylacetamide (127-19-5)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884
– Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as reproductive toxicant, 620

Dimethylbenzene

See Xylene (1330-20-7)

3,3´-Dimethylbenzidine (119-93-7)

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

Dimethyl carbinol

See Isopropanol (67-63-0)

1,3-Dimethyl-1-[5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]urea

See Tebuthiuron (34014-18-1)

Dimethyldithiocarbamic acid, zinc salt

See Ziram (137-30-4)

N,N-Dimethyl-1-docosanamine (21542-96-1)

– SNUR, EPA issues direct final rule, 913; correction, 944

Dimethylene oxide

See Ethylene oxide (75-21-8)

Dimethyl fumarate (624-49-7)

– EU, emergency blanket ban on use in consumer products, 144; ban on imported products enters into force, 469

2,5-Dimethyl-3-hexyne-2,5-diol (142-30-3)

– ChAMP, EPA lists chemicals targeted for data collection rules, 353

3,5-Dimethyl-1-hexyn-3-ol (107-54-0)

– ChAMP, EPA lists chemicals targeted for data collection rules, 353

Dimethyl ketone

See Acetone (67-64-1)

Dimethyl 1-methoxycarbonyl-1-propen-2-yl phosphate

See Phosdrin (7786-34-7)

O,O-Dimethyl S-[2-(methylamino)-2-oxoethyl]phosphorodithioate

See Dimethoate (60-51-5)

3,6-Dimethyl-4-octyn-3,6-diol (78-66-0)

– ChAMP, EPA lists chemicals targeted for data collection rules, 353

O,O-Dimethyl S-[4-oxo-1,2,3-benzotriazin-3(4H)-ylmethyl] phosphorodithioate

See Azinphos-methyl (86-50-0)

4-[(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)azo]-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-3H- pyrazol-3-one (6407-78-9)

– Canada proposes significant new activity notice requirement, 884

O,S-Dimethyl phosphoramidothioate

See Methamidophos (10265-92-6)

Dimethyl sulfate (77-78-1)

– Canada to recommend designation as toxic, 792; environment and health agencies publish draft order to declare as toxic, 1024

Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (1861-32-1)

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

3,5-Dimethyl-1,3,5,2H-tetrahydrothiadiazine-2-thione

See Dazomet (533-74-4)

S-[(1,1-Dimethyl)thio]methyl O,O-diethyl phosphorodithioate

See Terbufos (13071-79-9)

2,6-Dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-a,a,a-trifluoro-p-toluidine

See Trifluralin (1582-09-8)

2,4-Dinitro-1-methylbenzene

See 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (121-14-2)

2,4-Dinitrotoluene (121-14-2)

– ECHA seeking comments on nomination for possible classification as substance of very high concern, 884

DINP

See Diisononyl phthalate (28553-12-0)

Di-n-octyl phthalate (117-84-0)

p-Dioxane (123-91-1)

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

Dioxin

See TCDD (1746-01-6)

Dioxins

– BP N. Am. Texas City refinery, firm agrees to pay fine to resolve alleged EPCRA violations, 250
– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority carcinogens, 589
– Diamond Alkali Superfund site, final EPA cleanup plan calls for mechanical dredging of sediment, 51
– Dow Chemical plant, Midland

– – Class actions, oral arguments heard in suit brought by group of property owners and residents of Tittabawassee River basin (Mich. Sup. Ct.), 225; trial court must clarify how class members were joined as plaintiffs (Mich.), 791
– – Exposure study of “limited value” to EPA in revising goals for soil remediation, agency says, 999
– – Superfund Alternative Site process, EPA begins new round of talks with Dow and Mich. DEQ on cleanup, 25; EPA suspends talks with Dow pending review of plan and discussions with residents, 248; EPA to announce interim cleanup goals soon, 535; EPA seeks to resume negotiations on cleanup plan, 674; talks to continue one month longer than originally anticipated, 860; EPA, Mich., and Dow announce tentative agreement on cleanup plans for contaminated watershed, 976
– – West Mich. Park, firm agrees to clean up contaminated river sediment deposited during flooding, 225

– Reproductive hazards, concentrations in human milk do not necessarily decline during breast-feeding, study finds, 614; correction to page 614, 730
– Risk assessment, EPA to hold meeting to evaluate recent scientific literature on health effects, 6; EPA to update analysis of health effects and issue interim soil cleanup standard soon, 535; EPA proposes adopting toxicity equivalency factors to assess potency, 883; EPA to release interim preliminary remediation goals soon, 1021
– TRI annual report for 2007 shows increasing releases, 275
– Water pollution, Columbia River Basin, EPA Region 10 report provides first comprehensive gauge of risks, 88

Diphenyl

See Biphenyl (92-52-4)

Diphenylamine (122-39-4)

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

4,4´-Diphenylmethanediamine

See 4,4´-Methylenedianiline (101-77-9)

Diquat (2764-72-9)

– Food safety, American Bird Conservancy files petition with EPA asking to revoke imported residue tolerances, 895

Direct Black 3

See C.I. Direct Black 38 (1937-37-7)

Disasters

See Natural disasters

Disclosure

– Cleaning agents, coalition of environmental groups sues 4 manufacturers of household products for failure to submit semiannual ingredient reports to state (N.Y. Sup. Ct.), 177
– Environmental audits

See generally Environmental audits

– Nanotechnology, shareholder resolutions, certain interest groups more likely to urge disclosure of nanomaterials and product safety policies, 47

Discrimination

See Environmental justice

Disinfectants

See also Antimicrobial pesticides
– Groundwater contamination monitoring requirements, EPA correction, In Brief, 686
– Hospital products

– – Fraud, manufacturer agrees to pay FIFRA fine for allegedly making misleading statements about efficacy of 2 products, 770
– – Public health, many registered products fail effectiveness tests, EPA reports, 625
– – Tuberculosis bacteria, IG probing allegations that EPA withheld failure rate data on certain products, 232; EPA working to “clarify facts,” 256; IG clears EPA of alleged data withholding, 544

Disodium dichromate

See Sodium dichromate (10588-01-9)

Disperse Blue 79

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

Disperse Brown 1

See 2,2´-[[3-Chloro-4-[(2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bisethanol (23355-64-8)

Disperse Brown 1:1

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

Disperse Orange 5

See 2-[[4-[(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]methylamino]ethanol (6232-56-0)

Disperse Orange 13

– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569

Disperse Orange 29

– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569

Disperse Orange 30

See 3-[[2-(Acetyloxy)ethyl][4-[(2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]amino] propanenitrile (5261-31-4)

Disperse Orange 61

See 3-[[4-[(2,6-Dibromo-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]ethylamino]propanenitrile (55281-26-0)

Disperse Red 167

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

Disperse Red 179

See 3-[Ethyl[3-methyl-4-[(6-nitro-2-benzothiazolyl)azo]phenyl]amino] propanenitrile (16586-42-8)

Disperse Yellow 7

– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569

Disperse Yellow 23

– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569

Disperse Yellow 68

– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569

District of Columbia

– Lead, drinking water agency hid multiyear spike in levels from public, class action suit claims (D.C. Super. Ct.), 200

Disulfoton (298-04-4)

– Endangered species, San Francisco Bay area, EPA plans to study impact on 11 protected species to settle ESA suit (N.D. Cal.), 678

Dithianon (3347-22-6)

– Food safety, American Bird Conservancy files petition with EPA asking to revoke imported residue tolerances, 895

Diuron (330-54-1)

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

Divinyl

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

DMP

See Phthalic acid, dimethyl ester (131-11-3)

DNAN

See 4-[(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(4-nitrophenyl)benzenamine (72927-94-7)

DnOP

See Di-n-octyl phthalate (117-84-0)

Dodecandioic acid, 1,12-dihydrazide (4080-98-2)

– SNUR, workers must wear gloves and full-face respirators, EPA says, 696

DOJ

See Justice Department (DOJ)

Dong quai extract (299184-76-2)

– Risk assessment, NTP proposes for testing for initial toxicological characterization, 538

Dong quai root (308068-61-3)

– Risk assessment, NTP proposes for testing for initial toxicological characterization, 538; board finds NTP plans to study justifiable, 739

Draw compounds

– Sophisticated user defense, group of former GM plant workers may not pursue product liability and failure to warn claims against bulk chemical supplier (Mich. Ct. App.), 199

Dredging and filling

– Hudson River Superfund site PCB removal project

See PCBs (1336-36-3)

Drinking water

– Bottled water safety

See Legislation, federal, HR 2749

– C-8, Du Pont class action suit

See Perfluorooctanoic acid, ammonium salt (3825-26-1)

– Camp Lejeune contamination

– – ATSDR preparing to revise part of public health assessment, 431
– – NRC says effects of solvents may never be known, 613
– – Senators ask Navy to clear up “informational gaps,” 516
– – TCE, military family seeks discretionary function exception to sovereign immunity in personal injury suit (U.S., rev sought), 118; (rev den), 589

– Contaminant Candidate List, EPA releases final list of 116 contaminants, 937
– Delaware Aqueduct contamination, N.Y.C. finished replacing mechanical equipment containing toxic substances, EPA says, 541
– Emerging contaminants, EPA plans survey and analysis to improve knowledge of 200 substances, 377; EPA posts list of more than 200 contaminants and responses to questions about usefulness, 995
– Haloacetic acids, Mo. cites Cameron for violations of state rules, 280
– Hexavalent chromium, Cal. proposes safe level to establish public health goal, 857
– Homeland security, EPA to implement antiterrorism standards for community-based systems, 946
– Lead, water agency hid multiyear spike in levels from public, class action suit claims (D.C. Super. Ct.), 200
– MTBE, ExxonMobil not liable for punitive damages in N.Y.C. suit (S.D.N.Y.), 1026; ExxonMobil must pay compensatory damages, 1046; correction to page 1026, 1053
– Perchlorate contamination

See Perchlorate in drinking water

– Perfluorocarbons

– – Ala. public water systems near agricultural land unaffected by treated sewage sludge used as soil amendment, EPA says, 589
– – Minn. health agency finds level in residents slightly higher than national average, 723

– PFOA contamination

See Perfluorooctanoic acid (335-67-1)

– PFOS contamination

See Perfluorooctane sulfonate

– Teflon contamination, class certification of 2 consolidated medical monitoring suits rejected (D.N.J.), 26
– Uranium, proposed mine on Navajo Nation land requires EPA underground injection permit (10th Cir.), 411
– VOCs, state AG files lawsuit against Crestwood for knowingly using contaminated well and providing false information to residents and state agency (Ill. Cir. Ct.), 587

Drugs and pharmaceuticals

– Air pollution, American Labs. agrees to pay fine and install emissions controls to settle charges of CAA violations (D. Neb.), 644
– Asthma inhalers

See Asthma inhalers

– Drinking water, Contaminant Candidate List, EPA releases final list of 116 contaminants, 937
– Hazardous waste, industry asks EPA to clarify terms in universal waste rule, 252
– Nanotechnology, biopharmaceutical firms seeking FDA guidance before investing in products with nanoscale materials, 192
– Risk assessment, Pfizer to provide EPA with 100 compounds for use in “groundbreaking” agreement, 485
– SMARxT Disposal Program, National Ass'n of Counties calls on manufacturers to collect unused medicines, 790
– Water pollution

– – Columbia River Basin, EPA Region 10 report provides first comprehensive gauge of risks, 88
– – Public education, improved research, and drug disposal programs could help curb growing problem, witnesses tell House panel, 588

Dry cleaners

– Perchloroethylene

– – Air pollution, EPA wants to review CAA rule limiting emissions from dry cleaning operations (D.C. Cir.), 353
– – Toxic torts, plaintiffs unable to prove causation in claiming economic and physical injuries (7th Cir.), 675

Dry ice

See Carbon dioxide (124-38-9)

Dyes

See also Pigments; specific substances
– Benzidine-based products, EPA announces initial list of chemicals of concern, 970