Chemical Regulation Reporter® Index-Summary

Haloacetic acids

– Drinking water, Mo. cites Cameron for violations of state rules, 280
– Groundwater contamination monitoring requirements, EPA correction, In Brief, 686

Halogenated hydrocarbons

– Canada to develop and implement rules to manage collection and disposal of unwanted products, 570
– Groundwater contamination monitoring requirements, EPA correction, In Brief, 686

Halo-,halocycloalkyl-,hydrazinealkylbenzeneethanol

– SNUR, EPA issues risk-based consent order, 913

Halon 1301

See Bromotrifluoromethane (75-63-8)

Halosulfuron (135397-30-7)

– Labels and labeling, preliminary injunction request over alleged copyright infringement denied (D. Ariz.), 727

HAPs

See Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)

Harmonization of standards

– Hazmat transport 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
– Test methods and procedures, EPA updates environmental fate guidelines for pesticides and industrial chemicals to conform with OECD requirements, 378

Hazard communication

– Asbestos, state law imposes no duty to warn of defective products manufactured or supplied by third parties (Cal. Ct. App.), 227
– Metalworking fluids, group of former GM plant workers may not pursue product liability and failure to warn claims against bulk chemical supplier (Mich. Ct. App.), 199
– MSDS

See Material safety data sheets (MSDS)

– Proposition 65

See California

Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)

– Canada, hexavalent chromium, federal government publishes final rules to limit emissions, 677
– Children's health

– – Class actions, group of parents files suit against 11 companies allegedly emitting harmful levels of pollutants (Ind. Cir. Ct.), 302
– – PAHs, prenatal exposure associated with lower IQ in children, study finds, 742

– Electronic reporting for risk management plans, In Brief, 394
– MACT standards, exemption from CAA rules allowing industrial facilities to exceed emissions standards during startup, shutdown, and equipment malfunctions vacated (D.C. Cir.), 6; EPA and industry groups ask for additional time to work out compliance issues, 839; compliance letter, In Brief, 873
– National-Scale Air Toxics Assessment, most Americans at elevated risk for cancer from exposure, EPA analysis finds, 641
– NESHAP

See National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

– Periodic reviews, Sierra Club files suit to force EPA to review and revise emissions for 26 industries (N.D. Cal.), 46
– Public health, concentrations of 6 chemicals regularly exceed EPA thresholds, study finds, 455
– TRI annual report for 2007 shows declining releases, 275

Hazardous materials transportation

– Aircraft

See Air transportation

– Amateur chemist's prison sentence for improper disposal of residue from fuel cell experiments upheld (9th Cir.), 344
– Canada, proposed amendments on emergency response assistance plans, 162; filing rule, In Brief, 655
– Cargo tank motor vehicles

See Cargo tanks and cargo tank motor vehicles

– Electronic shipping papers, use arouses interest and concern, industry stakeholders say, 1035
– Emergency response

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

– 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
– Oil spills

See Oil spills

– Outlook 2009, Special Report, 72
– Pipelines

See Pipelines

– Preemption, PHMSA seeking comment on supersession of state common law tort claims, 121
– Radioactive materials, PHMSA and NRC seeking comments on international rules, 576
– Reauthorization of safety programs high on list of legislative priorities issued by House Transp. and Infrastructure Comm., 97
– Research program

See Legislation, federal, HR 1013

– Surface Transportation Authorization Act, House panel approves measure to reauthorize program, 653
– Trains

See Railroads

– Trucks

See Motor carriers

– UN Subcommittee of Experts on Transport of Dangerous Goods, Geneva meeting

– – Delegates to address training, batteries, and electronic data, 632
– – PHMSA preparatory public meeting, In Brief, 345

Hazardous waste

– Basel Convention ban on exports

See Basel Convention

– Bayer CropScience pesticide plant

– – Explosion and fire, W. Va. regulators say residue treater tank lacked proper permit, 432
– – Penalties, firm agrees to pay more than $1M to resolve violations of CWA, CAA, RCRA, and EPCRA at W. Va. facility, 223

– Benzene, jury verdict against San Antonio overturned due to lack of proof of link between municipal waste site and girl's leukemia (Tex.), 464
– BP Prods. N.Am. agrees to pay fine for 10 violations at Texas City refinery (Tex. Dist. Ct.), 673
– Brazilian group sues several U.S. firms over alleged illegal disposal of toxic wastes (S.D. Ind.), 432
– Chemical salesman sentenced for illegally dumping pollutants and assaulting police officers (S.D. Fla.), 1026
– Chemical weapons destruction

See Chemical weapons

– Chlorine compressed gas cylinders, shop foreman and company president sentenced for burying containers (E.D. Tex.), 543
– Cleanups, EPA needs to increase efforts but funding is limitation, Jackson says, 54
– Coal ash from coal-burning power plants, EPA to decide about regulating soon, Jackson says, 222
– Conspiracy, allegation in state tort suit that 2 firms sought to circumvent federal rules insufficient to grant federal jurisdiction (N.D. Ill.), 462
– Disposal management, N.Y.C. agrees to pay fines and to launch comprehensive compliance program under RCRA administrative settlement, 844
– E-waste

See Electronic waste

– Germany launches online database to allow public to track releases of pollutants, 623
– Hospitals, VA to pay fine to settle RCRA violations at certain facilities (D. Kan.), 845
– Invista to pay fine and to spend more than $500M to correct 680 environmental violations (D. Del.), 381
– J.C. Evans Construction to pay Tex. fine for failing to obtain authorization to operate rock crusher, 673
– Leftover paint, Or. governor signs measure establishing pilot program to task paint manufacturers with environmentally friendly management, 767
– Marine Shale site, La. regulators agree to oversee study and possible further cleanup at former oil field waste processing plant, 383
– Occidental Chem., EPA proposes granting petition for delisting of 6 waste streams from Ingleside plant, 703
– Outlook 2009, Special Report, 68
– PFOA and PFOS, personal injury claims stripped from damage suit against 3M over waste disposal (Minn. Dist. Ct.), 9
– Pharmaceutical wastes, industry asks EPA to clarify terms in universal waste rule, 252
– Soil contamination, Red Spot Paint & Varnish sanctioned for misrepresenting use of 2 chlorinated solvents at Evansville plant (S.D. Ind.), 645
– Spain approves new rules for managing mining waste, 631
– Valero Refining, EPA proposes granting petition for one-time delisting of sediment generated by Memphis facility, 703
– WRR Envtl. Servs. fine for RCRA violations, In Brief, 927

HBCDD

See Hexabromocyclododecane (25637-99-4)

HCFC-22

See Chlorodifluoromethane (75-45-6)

HCFC-142b

See 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane (75-68-3)

HCFCs

See Hydrochlorofluorocarbons

a-HCH

See 1a,2a,3b,4a,5b,6b-Hexachlorocyclohexane (319-84-6)

b-HCH

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

Health and medical products

– Drugs

See Drugs and pharmaceuticals

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems

See Air conditioning

Heavy metals

See also specific substances
– Biosensor detects nanoparticles of certain heavy metals, In Brief, 311
– Switzerland proposes changes to federal rules on marketing and sale of chemical products, 49

Hepatitis A virus

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

Heptabromodiphenyl ether (68928-80-3)

– Stockholm Convention, parties to treaty endorse agreement to add to Annex A, 486

Heptamethylphenylcyclotetrasiloxane (10448-09-6)

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

Hexa-BDE

See Hexabromodiphenyl ether (36483-60-0)

Hexabromobiphenyl (36355-01-8)

– Stockholm Convention, parties to treaty endorse agreement to add to Annex A, 486

Hexabromocyclododecane (25637-99-4)

– REACH, ECHA calls for public comments on decision to prioritize ban, 49; ECHA confirms forwarding of recommendation to ban, 567

Hexabromodiphenyl ether (36483-60-0)

– Stockholm Convention, parties to treaty endorse agreement to add to Annex A, 486

Hexachlorobenzene (118-74-1)

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

Hexachlorobutadiene (87-68-3)

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

a-Hexachlorocyclohexane

See 1a,2a,3b,4a,5b,6b-Hexachlorocyclohexane (319-84-6)

b-Hexachlorocyclohexane

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

1a,2a,3b,4a,5a,6b-Hexachlorocyclohexane

See Lindane (58-89-9)

1a,2a,3b,4a,5b,6b-Hexachlorocyclohexane (319-84-6)

– Stockholm Convention, parties to treaty endorse agreement to add to Annex A, 486

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

– Stockholm Convention, parties to treaty endorse agreement to add to Annex A, 486

6,7,8,9,10,10-Hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin-3-oxide

See Endosulfan (115-29-7)

Hexahydrobenzene

See Cyclohexane (110-82-7)

Hexakis(2-methyl-2-phenylpropyl)distannoxane (13356-08-6)

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

Hexamethylene

See Cyclohexane (110-82-7)

Hexanaphthene

See Cyclohexane (110-82-7)

Hexane (110-54-3)

– Air pollution, American Labs. agrees to pay fine and install emissions controls to settle charges of CAA violations (D. Neb.), 644
– Drinking water, Contaminant Candidate List, EPA releases final list of 116 contaminants, 937

2-Hexanone

See Butyl methyl ketone (591-78-6)

Hexavalent chromium (18540-29-9)

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

– – Federal government publishes final rules to limit emissions, 677
– – Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority substances, 589

– Drinking water, Cal. proposes safe level to establish public health goal, 857
– Electrical equipment and electronic products, House actions

See Legislation, federal, HR 2420

– PPG Indus. settles civil suit over contamination at 14 sites in 3 towns (N.J. Super. Ct.), 198
– Qarmat Ali water treatment plant, Dorgan (D-ND) denounces Army and KBR for response to exposure of soldiers during cleanup, 791
– Risk management, DOD to require use of substitutes whenever possible, 356

Hexone

See Isobutyl methyl ketone (108-10-1)

Hexyl hydride

See Hexane (110-54-3)

HFC-134a

See 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (811-97-2)

HFCs

See Hydrofluorocarbons

HFO-1234yf

– Automotive refrigerants, EPA deems acceptable substitute for CFC-12, 1047

High production volume (HPV) chemicals

– Inorganic chemicals, EPA should establish list of target chemicals to help manufacturers understand scope of voluntary data collection program, API says, 107
– Peer consultation pilot expert panel, report on meeting to expedite reviews, In Brief, 183
– Testing, EPA public meeting on 2nd batch of 19 chemicals, 264; rule to require submission of basic environmental and health data to EPA, 277; animal welfare groups protest proposal to mandate testing for certain chemicals, 326; attorneys say chemical manufacturers need to pay attention to EPA initiatives, 403

Homeland security

– Bayer CropScience pesticide plant explosion and fire, CSB postpones public hearing on investigation of fatal incident, 223; Coast Guard and CSB agree on details of public hearing presentation, 382; investigators say safety lapses led to thermal runaway reaction, 405
– Chemical facilities

– – Congressional committees working to develop measures before interim rules expire, 262; industry groups ask Congress to continue standards without changes, 263; CSB asks Congress to consider measure to prevent firms from classifying federal safety compliance documents and routine records as secret, 406; draft measure to require use of inherently safer technology and include water utilities, 417; House panel likely close to markup of measure, 595; wastewater and drinking water utilities oppose jurisdiction split, 596; further action, see Legislation, federal, HR 2868, HR 2892
– – Continuing resolution, DHS chemical facility security program to continue under temporary spending measure, 938
– – Enforcement authority, EPA to implement antiterrorism standards for wastewater treatment works and drinking water systems, DHS agrees, 946; DHS and EPA endorse inherently safer technology requirements, 981
– – Public interest groups call on Pres. Obama to support measures to extend and expand rules, 899

– Chlorine gas, researchers urge hospitals to stockpile ventilators in case of accidents or terrorist attacks, 12
– Drinking water utilities

See Legislation, federal, HR 3258

– Motor carriers guidebook, In Brief, 37
– Wastewater and wastewater treatment

See Legislation, federal, HR 2883

Homeland Security Department (DHS)

– Budget, FY2010 appropriations

See Legislation, federal, HR 2892

Hospitals

– Disinfectants, IG probing allegations that EPA withheld failure rate data on disinfectants and products that attack tuberculosis bacteria, 232; EPA working to “clarify facts,” 256; IG clears EPA of alleged data withholding, 544
– Hazardous waste, VA to pay fine to settle RCRA violations at certain facilities (D. Kan.), 845

Housing

– Formaldehyde, class certification denied to plaintiffs alleging toxic exposure in FEMA trailers (E.D. La.), 9; federal jury concludes FEMA trailers not “unreasonably dangerous,” 1027

Hungary

– Biotechnology, EU member states reject European Comm'n plan to force end to ban, 235

Hurricanes

See Natural disasters

HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems

See Air conditioning

Hydrazine (302-01-2)

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

Hydrochloric acid

See Hydrogen chloride (7647-01-0)

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon 22

See Chlorodifluoromethane (75-45-6)

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon 142B

See 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane (75-68-3)

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons

– Air pollution, BP Prods. N. Am. Texas City refinery, firm agrees to $180M settlement to resolve alleged CAA violations (N.D. Ind.), 176
– Canada to develop and implement rules to manage collection and disposal of unwanted products, 570

Hydrocyanic acid

See Hydrogen cyanide (74-90-8)

Hydrofluoric acid

See Hydrogen fluoride (7664-39-3)

Hydrofluorocarbons

– anada to develop and implement rules to manage collection and disposal of unwanted products, 570
– Climate change

– – Cap-and-trade system

See Legislation, federal, HR 2454

– – EPA proposed rule finds GHG emissions endangering public health and welfare, 377

– Montreal Protocol, U.S. decides not to offer amendment to discontinue use, 459; Canada, Mexico, and U.S. propose amendment to phase down use, 915

Hydrogen chloride (7647-01-0)

– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority substances, 589
– High-fructose corn syrup could contain mercury from processing intermediates, study claims, 108
– Medical waste incinerators, EPA final rule imposes tighter emissions limits, 920
– TRI annual report for 2007 shows high releases, 275

Hydrogen cyanide (74-90-8)

– IRIS, EPA issues draft toxicological review for public comment, 939
– Solutia plant in Alvin to pay fine for violations of Tex. air quality regulations, 491

Hydrogen fluoride (7664-39-3)

– Simoniz USA agrees to pay fine and to perform 3 SEPs to settle charges of violating EPCRA and CAA at Conn. facility, 384

Hydrogen sulfide (7783-06-4)

– Drywall, homeowners and home builder file class action suit against firm that manufactured contaminated product in China (M.D. Fla.), 157
– Hess gas plant release, plaintiff has enough medical expert testimony to proceed with claim that accident caused reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (D.N.D.), 117
– Occupational safety, industrial worker's suit presented insufficient expert evidence to link exposure to alleged brain injury (D. Neb.), 842

Hydroxybenzene

See Phenol (108-95-2)

Hydroxyethane

See Ethanol (64-17-5)

Hydroxymethane

See Methanol (67-56-1)

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

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

N-Hydroxy-4-nitrobenzenecarboximidamide (1613-86-1)

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

2-Hydroxypropane

See Isopropanol (67-63-0)

ar-Hydroxytoluene

See Cresol (1319-77-3)