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Vol. 32, Nos. 1-46, pp. 1-1140 Jan. 1 -- Nov. 24, 2008 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
Idaho
– Endangered species, salmon and steelhead trout in Pacific Northwest, NMFS finds continued use of 3 pesticides likely to harm most species, 809; NMFS recommends buffers to protect fish, 1122
– HPV chemicals
– Asbestos abatement, purchaser of commercial property with contaminated heating system cannot hold prior owner liable for cleanup costs (N.D. Ill.), 105
– Valero Energy, trial court judge erred in decertifying class of homeowners allegedly harmed by oil refinery emissions (Ill. App. Ct.), 618 – Vinyl chloride need not be perceptible to establish injury for property damage claims in class action against Rohm & Haas (E.D. Pa.), 807
– Residue tolerances, updated status of review, In Brief, 20
– Pesticides, EPA testing requirement useful but toxicologists need more data, roundtable participants say, 290
– Bhopal pesticide factory, groundwater contamination suit against Union Carbide reinstated (2nd Cir.), 1076
– Perchloroethylene, EPA proposes classifying solvent as likely human carcinogen, 641
– NAFTA state of environment report, NACEC sets focus for ongoing work, 657
– Spelter hazardous waste site, Du Pont petitions to overturn class action award to neighbors of former zinc smelter (W.Va. Sup. Ct.), 653; verdict against Du Pont to be reviewed, 958
– Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, link between Gulf War veterans' illnesses and certain pesticides, In Brief, 269
– ADA, public interest groups call on DOJ to include ailments caused by pesticides and other chemicals as disabilities, 828 – Asbestos disease in workers
See Genetic hazards
See DDT (50-29-3)
– IBM plant near Binghamton, group of residents and property owners allege personal injuries and property damages from groundwater contamination (N.Y. Sup. Ct.), 41 – Mercury, scientists find correlation between autism and pollution, 427 – Paraquat, highway worker death from pulmonary fibrosis, jury rejects liability claims against Chevron (Cal. Super. Ct.), 380 – Pesticides
– – Allergic asthma, exposure may increase risk in women farmers, study finds, 14
– – Diabetes, licensed applicators may run higher than average risk of developing disease, 580; many potential worst offenders no longer used, industry official says, 606 – – Parkinson's disease, new research finds strong association between exposure and incidence of disease, 330 – Varathane, new expert testimony admissibility rules constitutional (Ga.), 269
– CAI explosion in Danvers, Mass., national fire codes should be revised with respect to heating flammable liquids, CSB report says, 481
– BP N. Am. Texas City facility explosion, CSB investigation of worker death, 111; CSB to proceed with full investigation of accident, 143
– Coal tar light oil spill from railroad tank car, rail inspector not liable under CERCLA absent authority to prevent spill (S.D. W.Va.), 307 – Drinking water, Contaminant Candidate List, Wynn (D-Md) and Solis (D-Cal) ask GAO to investigate methods EPA uses to identify substances for potential regulation, 123 – Pipelines
– – Longer intervals between inspections, House panel questions PHMSA request, 268
– – Utility group to ask Congress for more funding for state gas line safety inspectors, 223
– Absolute pollution exclusion clauses not limited to large-scale acts of pollution (Cal Ct. App.), 193
– Lead paint, carrier has duty to defend importer of toy trains from China against class action and other lawsuits (N.D. Ill.), 716 – Nanotechnology, carriers must carefully analyze potential risks from use of nanomaterials before insuring firms, Lloyd's says, 5 – Toxic torts
– – TIG Insurance must pay majority of attorneys' fees and legal costs despite split ruling on duty breaches (D. Haw.), 884
– – Utica Mutual Insurance motion to try bad faith claim separately from breach of duty claim declined (E.D. Pa.), 690
See Risk assessment; specific listed chemicals
– Argentina signs bilateral cooperation agreement with U.S. on nanotechnology, 721
– GHS
See Basel Convention
– Electronic waste, exports to developing nations, Green (D-Tex) introduces resolution calling for ban, 783
– European Parliament committee restates ban on mercury imports and exports, 303; lawmakers approve ban on exports, 551; EU member states confirm export ban agreement, 963 – EU-Russia talks on limits in plant product imports, In Brief, 335 – Hazardous waste, exports to developing countries
See Basel Convention
– Lead paint, insurance carrier has duty to defend importer of toy trains from China against class action and other lawsuits (N.D. Ill.), 716 – Mercury, ban on exporting surplus elemental mercury – NAFTA – PCBs
See PCBs (1336-36-3)
– PIC treaty – Toxic substances, data-sharing system to improve ability of EPA to enforce TSCA for imports, 618
– ANSI iPackages, online tool for internal environmental standards, In Brief, 701
– EU, cosmetics ingredients database online, In Brief, 561 – Hazmat transport, Multimodal Hazmat Intelligence Portal, PHMSA unveils Internet portal to help inspectors and regulators gather and analyze data, 1080 – International trade, EPA website, In Brief, 680 – MSDS, access for Travelers insurance policyholders, In Brief, 21 – Nanotechnology
– – ICON working to develop “Good Practices Wiki” on safe handling of nanomaterials, 604; experts to start pilot wiki for responses to queries on toxicity, protocols, and standards, 1014
– – Web-based approach to help identify ways to encourage responsible development and oversight of nanomaterials, think tank says, 968 – Pesticides
– – Registration, electronic tools available on OPP website to help registrants prepare some filings, 655
– – Web-based distribution of labels
See Labeling, subheading: Pesticides
– – Preregistration, ECHA launches REACH-IT portal website for companies, 569
– – Substance Information Exchange Forums, industry groups launch SIEFreach online data sharing system, 843 – TRI, 2007 report, EPA posts facility-level raw data on website in advance of analysis and trends document, 877
– NAFTA state of environment report, NACEC sets focus for ongoing work, 657
– Sirex noctilio F., USDA proposes mix of quarantine and biological methods to control spread of wood wasp, 749
– TRI
– Investor Envtl. Health Network, member shareholders file 21 resolutions on toxic chemicals and product safety affecting 17 firms, 430
– Japan, corporate disclosure of environmental liabilities, accounting board to require reporting to investors soon, 106
– Residue tolerances, updated status of review, In Brief, 20
– Homeland security, NRC seeks public comment on plans to enhance transportation requirements, 19; nuclear industry suggests adoption of risk-based compliance triggers, 66; proposed rules may conflict with other federal rules, experts say, 110
See Risk assessment; specific listed chemicals
– Risk management, insurance companies must carefully analyze potential risks from use of nanoscale materials before insuring firms, Lloyd's says, 5
– Small metal fabrication and finishing operation area source NESHAP, EPA proposes limits requiring no new emissions controls, 322
– HPV Challenge Program, EPA releases risk-based prioritization evaluation, 780
– Carcinogenicity, 2-year NTP gavage study finds clear evidence of cancerous effects in male mice, 209
– Gasoline service station and other distribution facility NESHAP, EPA final rule, In Brief, 67
– Canada identifies as posing high hazard to humans, 854
– Canada, preliminary assessment identifies for addition to Schedule I toxic substance list, 546
See Cumene (98-82-8)
– Canada to ban use in polycarbonate baby bottles but will not take action on use in adult products, 365; proposal likely to encourage U.S. state legislators to restrict use, interest groups say, 393; government to draft regulations prohibiting importation, sale, or advertising for polycarbonate baby bottles, 1028
– Carcinogens, IARC announces list of substances nominated for review, 602 – Children's health
– – Cal. interest groups urge state lawmakers to pass measure to ban use in children's products, 352; state assembly rejects ban measure, 819
– – FDA should reconsider determination on safety of use to line infant formula cans, Dingell (D-Mich) and Stupack (D-Mich) say, 366 – – Federal ban on use in children's products – – Infant formula packaging, Dingell (D-Mich) and Stupak (D-Mich) send letters to 4 manufacturers seeking voluntary stop to use, 453 – – NTP continues to express concern about effects on prostate gland and brain development and on behaviors, 839 – – Sports equipment, CPSC official expresses concern about ban increasing injuries, 481 – Denmark, Liberal Party wants government to consider blocking EU rules, 760 – Developmental hazards, American Chemistry Council sponsoring neurotoxicity test, 954 – EU food safety agency considers additive safe despite recent rulings from Canada and Norway, 760 – Food safety – Injuries and illnesses, study finds links between urinary concentrations and increased prevalence of diabetes and other diseases, 899 – Investing, shareholder resolutions urge firms to phase out use in products, 430 – IRIS, EPA adds to updated list of chemicals under review, 6 – Norway proposes banning from use in consumer goods, 712; environment agency considering legal options following publication of EU opinion on safety, 760 – Peer review panels, House Energy and Commerce Comm. requests EPA to turn over information about member selection process, 281 – Plastic bottles, use of boiling water when washing increases leaching speed, study finds, 144 – Research and development
– – Industry-funded study finds no reproductive or developmental effects from low-dose oral exposures, 737
– – Two-generation mouse study finds no reproductive or developmental toxicity, 454
– – FDA holds meeting to hear views on draft document from expert panel and general public, 899; FDA seeking information on regulated products, In Brief, 1016
– – Infants not harmed by use in baby bottles or formula cans, FDA says, 819; FDA advisors criticize draft report, 1045 – – NTP overstated concerns about effects on mammary glands and puberty onset in young females, expert panel finds, 597 – – Request for information, NTP and NIEHS looking for ongoing or planned studies, 1027
See Côte d'Ivoire
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