Chemical Regulation Reporter® Index-Summary

EDD

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

Educational institutions

– Integrated pest management, USDA and EPA announce plan to improve school health nationwide, 32
– Manganese, final EPA air monitoring data indicates low levels outside 2 Tenn. schools, 919

Electrical equipment and hazards

– Environmental design

See Legislation, federal, HR 2420

– Hazardous waste

See Electronic waste

– Lead

– – Children's health, CPSC proposes 4 rules to address exemptions for some children's products from tougher limits, 109; CPSC replaces proposed rule with interim final rule allowing immediate effective date, 173
– – House actions

See Legislation, federal, HR 2420

Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution

– Fly ash from Chinese coal-fired power plants, homeowners and home builder file class action suit against firm that manufactured contaminated drywall (M.D. Fla.), 157
– Future needs, chemical industry official expresses concern over FERC chairman statement about no new coal-fired or nuclear power plants, 419
– Hazardous waste, EPA to decide about regulating coal ash from coal-burning power plants soon, Jackson says, 222

Electronic products

– Environmental design

See Legislation, federal, HR 2420

– E-waste

See Electronic waste

– Lead

See Legislation, federal, HR 2420

– PBDEs, Wash. state restrictions to include computers, televisions, and furniture, 114

Electronic reporting

– Hazmat transport, electronic shipping papers, PHMSA meeting plans, In Brief, 902
– Pipelines, PHMSA seeking comments from stakeholders on proposal to file data electronically whenever possible, 686
– PMNs, webinar on proposed request filing software, In Brief, 122
– Risk management plans for HAPs, In Brief, 394

Electronics industry

– 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

Electronic waste

– Research and development

– – Federal efforts should focus on reuse and recycling and reducing toxicity of components, witnesses tell House hearing, 158
– – House measure

See Legislation, federal, HR 1580

– SAICM document on possible international cooperative actions, In Brief, 204

Electroplating

– Canada publishes final hexavalent chromium emissions rules, 677

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

See Emergency planning and response; Right-to-know

Emergency planning and response

– Asbestos, Libby vermiculite mining Superfund site, EPA declares first-ever public health emergency at site under CERLCA, 618
– Canada, hazmat transport plans

– – Assistance plan filing, In Brief, 655
– – Proposed amendments, In Brief, 162

– Chemical discharges

– – Airborne releases, EPA does not have procedures in place to ensure all facilities submitted risk management plans, IG says, 153
– – W. Va. industrial facilities must report unexpected discharges to emergency authorities, 564

– Chlorine gas, researchers urge hospitals to stockpile ventilators in case of accidents or terrorist attacks, 12
– Hazardous materials transportation

– – Preparedness grants program, PHMSA proposed fee rule withdrawal, In Brief, 654
– – Shipping documents, PHMSA revising rules to ensure contact information available, 1059

– Hurricane relief and recovery

See Natural disasters

– Invista to pay fine and to spend more than $500M to correct 680 environmental violations (D. Del.), 381
– Maritime incidents, Coast Guard advisory group developing plans to help emergency workers respond to chemical accidents aboard vessels, 818
– Methyl isocyanate, Bayer CropScience pesticide plant plans 80 percent cut in methyl isocyanate storage and to improve operational safety, 858
– Mobile Emergency Response Guidebook, Smartphone version, In Brief, 367
– MSDS

See Material safety data sheets (MSDS)

– Oil spills

See Oil spills

Endangered species

– Acrolein, EPA publishes updated freshwater standards to protect aquatic life, 923
– Consultations, environmental groups endorse restored ESA rule while industry groups express opposition, 872
– Polar bears, environmental group files intent to sue EPA for failing to consult with FWS over potential impacts of pesticides, 726
– 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
– West Coast salmon and steelhead trout, continued use of certain pesticides likely to jeopardize 27 populations of fish, NMFS says, 417; Dow challenge of biological opinion for 3 pesticides dismissed for lack of jurisdiction (D. Md.), 794; EPA announces plans to limit use of 3 organophosphate pesticides, 924

Endocrine disruptors

– Nonylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylates, EPA seeking comment on toxicity testing, 615
– Screening and testing program

– – EPA reviewing policy and procedures and may issue orders for testing soon, 161; Jackson says EPA to issue test orders to pesticide registrants soon, 222; EPA lists 67 chemicals for initial study this year, 386; EPA rejects CropLife Am. petition for further examination and explanation of program, 387; EPA to send first batch of test orders to pesticide manufacturers and registrants soon, 430; first batch of Tier I test orders to go out soon, 870; EPA receives conditional OMB approval for test orders, 1003; EPA releases test order schedule, 1054; interest group says EPA needs to specify decisionmaking process for selecting chemicals, 1055; Markey (D-Mass) says White House directive may hinder testing, 1055
– – Technical registrants should prepare for data sharing, compensation, and protection, Analysis and Perspective, 656

– Water pollution, public education, improved research, and drug disposal programs could help curb growing problem, witnesses tell House panel, 588

Endosulfan (115-29-7)

– Cost-benefit analysis, EPA seeks information on value of pesticide and possible alternatives as environmental groups seek ban, 468
– Endangered species, San Francisco Bay area, EPA plans to study impact on 11 protected species to settle ESA suit (N.D. Cal.), 678
– Frog species threatened by spray drift in Cal. mountains, study says, 771
– Pesticide registration, EPA seeking comment on environmental groups' petition to cancel all uses under FIFRA, 468
– Stockholm Convention, expert panel agrees to advance work on possible worldwide ban on production and trade, 1031

Energy

– Biofuels

See Biofuels

– Climate change, next decade crucial in moving to low-carbon economy, Natl. Research Council says, 775
– Electricity and electric utilities

See Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution

– EU Eco-Design Directive, member state ministers formalize adoption of revised law, 945
– Nanotechnology, White House calls on industry to collaborate with government on initiatives aimed at critical national priorities, 886
– Oil and gas

See Oil and gas

Enforcement policy

– Self-audits

See Environmental audits

England

See United Kingdom (UK)

Environmental audits

– Biotechnology, APHIS seeking comment on draft standard for companies releasing or transporting GM plants, 573
– Invista to pay fine and to spend more than $500M to correct 680 environmental violations (D. Del.), 381

Environmental impact statements (EISs)

– Canada, federal and Quebec agreement on enforcement for pulp, paper, and metal mining, In Brief, 633
– Pipelines, environmental groups urge PHMSA to require TransCanada to produce detailed emergency response and integrity management plans under NEPA, 550
– Plant pest control options, APHIS proposed regulatory requirements, In Brief, 1060
– Sugar beets, USDA erred by failing to require EIS of deregulation of GM crop (N.D. Cal.), 945

Environmental justice

– Enforcement policy, EPA to consider issues during review of national priorities, Giles says, 949
– PCBs, property contamination suit remanded due to improper joinder of plant manager (N.D. Fla.), 226

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

– Ed. Note: This heading covers general administrative issues and processes. For information on other EPA activities, see specific subject headings.
– Appointments and personnel changes

– – Anastas nominated as assistant administrator for research and development, 547; Senate approval still pending, 598; Inhofe (R-Okla) offers to help expedite vote, 651; Senate committee approves nomination, 708
– – Bennett nomination as CFO, In Brief, 902
– – Cannon withdraws nomination as deputy administrator over questions about nonprofit group, 310
– – DePass nominated as assistant administrator for international affairs, 285; Senate panel votes to confirm, 441; Senate committee clears nomination, 472; Senate confirms nomination, 547
– – Fulton to be nominated as general counsel, 517; Senate approval still pending, 598; Inhofe (R-Okla) offers to help expedite vote, 651; Senate committee approves nomination, 708; Senate approves nomination, In Brief, 798
– – Giles nominated as assistant administrator for enforcement and compliance assurance, 285; Senate panel votes to confirm, 441; Senate committee clears nomination, 472; Senate confirms nomination, 547
– – Heinzerling named as advisor on climate policy, 141; Heinzerling named as associate administrator for policy, economics, and innovation, 756
– – Hooks named as assistant administrator for administration and resources management, 497; Senate approval still pending, 598; senators question nominee about specific agency policies, 707; Senate Env't Comm. approves nomination, 729; Senate approves nomination, In Brief, 798
– – Jackson nomination as head of agency, confirmation hearing to give Senators Env't and Pub. Works Comm. chance for questions, 33; Jackson promises to conduct expedited reviews of existing agency policies but resists commitment on possible changes, 53; Jackson commits to increase cleanup efforts at hazardous waste sites but with caveats about funding limits, 54; Jackson pledges “respect for EPA workforce” after confirmation, 94; Jackson sworn in as 12th administrator, In Brief, 122
– – McCarthy nomination as assistant administrator for air and radiation, 265; Senators cite RGGI work as key qualification, 340
– – McIntosh named as advisor on climate policy, 141; McIntosh named as associate administrator for congressional and intergovernmental relations, 756
– – O'Mara to be new special agent in charge of Region 4 criminal office, In Brief, 312
– – Oster named as associate administrator for public affairs, 756
– – Owens nomination as assistant administrator for prevention, pesticides, and toxic substances, Pres. Obama plans announcement, 340; Senate committee approves nomination, 598; Senate confirms nomination, 707
– – Perciasepe to be nominated as deputy administrator, 517; Senate approval still pending, 598; senators question nominee about specific agency policies, 707; Senate Env't Comm. approves nomination, 729
– – Silva nomination as assistant administrator for water, biggest challenge likely to be addressing jurisdictional issues, 496; Senate committee approves nomination, 598; Senate confirms nomination, 707
– – Stanislaus nomination as assistant administrator for solid waste and emergency response, Pres. Obama plans announcement, 341; Senate panel votes to confirm, 441; Senate committee clears nomination, 472; Senate confirms nomination, 547
– – Sussman appointed senior policy counsel, 182

– Budget, FY2010 appropriations, Obama administration calls for 34 percent increase with big boost for water programs, 201; water programs dominate agency proposal, 470; House panel members say budget could provided needed boost for water programs, 575; House Appropriations panel unanimously approves measure to increase funding for agency programs, 600; Senate Appropriations panel approves full funding for GHG reporting rule and water infrastructure programs, 650; further action, see Legislation, federal, HR 2996
– Deposition of former administrator Whitman barred (D.N.J.), In Brief, 162
– Enforcement policy, public comments on priority list, In Brief, 902
– Management of basic responsibilities, GAO criticizes agency over handling of programs on wide range of pollutants, 261
– National Environmental Performance Track program to end, 495
– Oversight, House panel report cites many IG recommendations not implemented by agency, 35
– Peer review process adequate but could improve, IG finds, 441
– Pesticide Programs Office (OPP), Special Review and Reregistration Div. renamed to Pesticide Re-Evaluation Div., In Brief, 927
– Regulatory policy, agency withdraws pending rules from OMB for review by Obama administration, 120; interest groups urge Jackson to restore “core mission” of agency through improved rules, 139; SAB recommends EPA upgrade policy on non-monetary benefits, 141; Jackson assigns protection of children and vulnerable groups high priority, 261; advisory board tells agency to make clear link between state of environment and agency actions, 899
– Science policy

– – Advisory committees, review of appointments to agency panels necessary, GAO says, 599
– – Biomonitoring research strategy necessary, GAO report finds, 598
– – Evaluating toxicity of chemicals and pesticides, agency releases plan to incorporate emerging scientific tools, 308
– – Integrating science into decisionmaking, advisory board members say agency making progress, 440
– – Peer review, agency developing policies to help determine impartiality of experts, 284
– – PEER seeks documents from 2008 on agency priorities and programs (D.D.C.), 512

– Toxic substances, agency risk assessment program added to GAO High-Risk List of programs vulnerable to waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, 95
– Transparency, Jackson memo to employees includes guidelines on conducting agency business, 420

EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act)

See Emergency planning and response; Right-to-know

Epichlorohydrin (106-89-8)

– Canada

– – Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority carcinogens, 589
– – Toxic substances, environment and health agencies publish draft order proposing designation as toxic, 511

Epoxiconazole (135139-73-2)

– ECHA calls for comments on harmonizing classification and labeling of pesticide, 201

1,2-Epoxyethane

See Ethylene oxide (75-21-8)

EPTC

See S-Ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate (759-94-4)

Equipment

See Machinery and equipment

Erythrene

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

Erythromycin (114-07-8)

– Drinking water, Contaminant Candidate List, EPA releases final list of 116 contaminants, 937

Escherichia coli 0157

– Drinking water, Contaminant Candidate List, EPA releases final list of 116 contaminants, 937

Esfenvalerate (66230-04-4)

– Fatal home treatment incident, Or. pest control firm to pay fine to resolve 7 alleged violations of FIFRA, 437

Estragole (140-67-0)

– Pesticide registration, EPA opens review docket, 979

Estrogen (57-63-6)

– Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program

See Endocrine disruptors

ETBE

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

Etching acid

See Hydrogen fluoride (7664-39-3)

Ethanal

See Acetaldehyde (75-07-0)

1,2-Ethanediol

See Ethylene glycol (107-21-1)

Ethanol (64-17-5)

– Aerosol coatings NESHAP, EPA adds 128 chemicals to list of controlled volatile ozone-depleting substances, 641
– Climate change, cap-and-trade system

See Legislation, federal, HR 2454

– Event 3272 corn, APHIS seeks comment on petition to deregulate GM crop designed to help with ethanol production, 594

Ethenylbenzene

See Styrene (100-42-5)

2-Ethenyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-butanol (2421-08-1)

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

Ethoxylated C_18-22-tert-alkyl amines (68443-10-7)

– Canada finds substance not of concern for toxicity, 792

Ethyl alcohol

See Ethanol (64-17-5)

Ethyl aldehyde

See Acetaldehyde (75-07-0)

2-Ethylaniline (578-54-1)

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

3-Ethylaniline (587-02-0)

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

Ethylbenzene (100-41-4)

– 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 substances, 589

O-Ethyl S,S-bis(1-methylpropyl) phosphorodithioate

See Cadusafos (95465-99-9)

Ethyl tert-butyl ether

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

S-Ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate (759-94-4)

– Carcinogenicity, researchers claim to find links between exposure and risk of pancreatic cancer, 571

trans-1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester

See Dimethyl fumarate (624-49-7)

Ethylene dichloride (107-06-2)

– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority substances, 589
– Statutes of limitations, trial court erred in determining when property owner knew of contamination (8th Cir.), 676
– Toxicity and health tests, companies to carry out 2nd tier of testing, 743

Ethylene glycol (107-21-1)

– Drinking water, Contaminant Candidate List, EPA releases final list of 116 contaminants, 937

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate

See Methyl cellosolve acetate (110-49-6)

Ethylene oxide (75-21-8)

– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority carcinogens, 589
– OSHA guide for small businesses, In Brief, 778
– Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as reproductive toxicant, 620

Ethylene tetrachloride

See Perchloroethylene (127-18-4)

2-Ethylhexanoic acid (149-57-5)

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

Ethylidene chloride (75-34-3)

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

Ethyl methyl ketone

See Methyl ethyl ketone (78-93-3)

Ethyl 3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl (1-methylethyl) phosphoramidate

See Nemacur (22224-92-6)

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

– Canada does not propose further enforcement activity, 884

4-Ethyl-1-octyn-3-ol (5877-42-9)

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

N-(1-Ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzenamine

See Pendimethalin (40487-42-1)

Etofenprox (80844-07-1)

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

See European Union (EU)

European Union (EU)

– Air pollution, environment ministers agree on industrial pollution controls but disagree with lawmakers, 684
– Animal testing

– – Researchers sign international agreement to reduce animal use in product testing, 429
– – Toxic substances, Parliament supports plans to overhaul testing regime and to tighten restrictions, 473; ECHA announces new process to avoid unnecessary testing for REACH compliance, 812; ECHA issues clarification addressing data needs for large-volume chemicals, 915

– Antimicrobial pesticides, Comm'n calls for overhaul of system for authorizing biocidal products, 627
– Bifenthrin, agriculture ministers consider scientific report on plant protection product use, 728
– Biotechnology

– – Bt-11 maize, Comm'n approves proposal calling for 10-year license, 93
– – 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

– Climate change

– – Chemicals industry policy group calls for reductions in energy use and GHG emissions, 202
– – Heavy manufacturing industries could receive free GHG emissions credits, European Comm'n draft document says, 943

– Diantimony trioxide, ECHA calls for comments on harmonization plans, 201
– Dichloromethane, Comm'n bans use in paint strippers but allows certain professional uses, 89
– Dimethyl fumarate, emergency blanket ban on use in consumer products, 144; ban on imported products enters into force, 469
– Diphenylamine, agriculture ministers consider scientific report on plant protection product use, 728
– Eco-Design Directive, member state ministers formalize adoption of revised law, 945
– Ecolabeling, Parliament approves revision to voluntary certification scheme, 357
– Environmental Crime Directive likely to result in wide-ranging review of enforcement of certain violations, 30
– Epoxiconazole, ECHA calls for comments on harmonization plans, 201
– Food safety, Comm'n adopts rule on “intelligent” substances in packaging, 590
– GHS, ECHA consultation on 4 substances, In Brief, 633
– Industrial Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive, Parliament committee votes in support of “safety net” of minimum emission performance standards, 110; Parliament supports proposals, 264; environment ministers agree on controls but disagree with lawmakers, 684
– Metam, agriculture ministers bar from plant protection product list, 728
– Nanotechnology

– – Cosmetics Directive, agreement on changes introduces procedure to regulate use of nanomaterials in beauty products, 300
– – REACH, European Parliament votes to review regulations governing nanomaterials, 431
– – Risk assessment of nanomaterials subject to severe constraints, adviser tells workshop, 888

– Pesticides

– – Active substances, Comm'n publishes online database following 16-year review process, 282
– – Harmonized statistics, lawmakers to amend proposals requiring collection of sale and use data, 362
– – Plant protection products market rule, member state ministers formalize adoption, 945
– – Product safety, Council and Parliament reach agreement on tighter restrictions on authorization and use, 10
– – Registration, Comm'n authorizes use of 5 active substances used in products marketed in EU, 200
– – Sustainable Use Directive, member state ministers formalize adoption of law, 945

– Risk assessment

– – “Cocktail effect” of mixtures of chemicals should be taken into account, Danish official urges, 647
– – Very high concern substances, ECHA launches consultation on 15 proposed chemicals, 884

– Socioeconomic analysis website, In Brief, 312
– Tetraconazole, agriculture ministers agree to include in plant protection product list, 728
– Toxic substances, Dangerous Substances Directive, Comm'n modifies classification and labeling rules for more than 600 chemicals, 88
– Triazoxide, agriculture ministers consider scientific report on plant protection product use, 728

Evidence

– Asbestos, boiler manufacturer employee verdict reversed due to trial court improperly barring jury from hearing about other workplace exposures (Ill.), 466
– Expert witnesses

See Expert witnesses

Expert witnesses

– Du Pont Reserve facility explosion and chemical release, expert testimony failed to establish connection to injuries claimed in class action suit (La. Ct. App.), 117
– Hydrogen sulfide, plaintiff has enough medical expert testimony to proceed with claim that Hess gas plant release caused reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (D.N.D.), 117
– Libby vermiculite mining Superfund site, court allows expert witnesses to rely on indoor air studies and historical product testing (D. Mont.), 197
– Pesticides, toxic tort suits involving obvious risks to others do not require expert testimony to prove causation under Mich. law (6th Cir.), 257

Explosions and fires

See also Fire protection and prevention
– Bayer CropScience pesticide plant incident

– – CSB postpones public hearing on investigation of fatal explosion and fire, 223; Coast Guard and CSB agree on details of public hearing presentation, 382; investigators say safety lapses led to thermal runaway reaction, 405
– – House panel launches investigation of fatal accident, 303; Senate and House committee chairmen ask CSB to investigate use of chemical at plant, 456
– – W. Va. regulators cite lack of proper hazardous waste permit for residue treater tank, 432

– BP N. Am. Texas City refinery incident, judge accepts plea agreement including $50M criminal fine (S.D. Tex.), 250
– Calumet Shreveport agrees to pay fine to resolve charges of CAA violations following wastewater tank incident, 357
– Citgo Petroleum Corpus Christi refinery, CSB dispatches team to investigate cause of fire, 746
– ConAgra Slim Jim factory incident, CSB considering revised bulletin, In Brief, 927
– D.D. Williamson incident, caramel coloring maker agrees to pay fine to settle allegations of CAA violations (W.D. Ky.), 841
– Du Pont Reserve facility explosion and chemical release, expert testimony failed to establish connection to injuries claimed in class action suit (La. Ct. App.), 117
– First Chem. incident, mononitrotoluene maker agrees to pay fine to settle CAA charges related to incident (S.D. Miss.), 841
– France, Total Oil to stand trial over 2001 fatal explosion at AZF fertilizer factory in Toulouse, 230
– Insurance, Pennzoil-Quaker State owes separate deductibles for 2 discrete releases despite similar underlying causes (S.D. Tex.), 942
– Lithium ion batteries, Oberstar (D-Minn) questions PHMSA's response to incidents in which certain batteries caused fires aboard aircraft, 498; OMB reviewing PHMSA proposed rule, 926; PHMSA publishes aviation safety advisory, 1005
– SNAP program, EPA approves as acceptable alternative for total flooding fire suppression and explosion protection systems, 5
– T2 Labs fatal incident probably resulted from inadequate reactor cooling system, CSB says, 919; OSHA begins revising process safety rule, 942