Chemical Regulation Reporter® Index-Summary

Machinery and equipment

– Asbestos

– – Brake manufacturer may face supplier liability in negligence claim brought by widow of machine shop employee (Wis. App. Ct.), 492
– – Ship engine maker had no duty to warn about insulation made by others (Wash. Ct. App.), 769

– Computer equipment

See Computers and computer equipment

– Delaware Aqueduct contamination, N.Y.C. finished replacing mechanical equipment containing toxic substances, EPA says, 541
– Electrical equipment

See Electrical equipment and hazards

– France stresses elimination of PCB-contaminated equipment as regulatory priority, 416
– Insurance, Pennzoil-Quaker State owes separate deductibles for 2 discrete releases despite similar underlying causes (S.D. Tex.), 942
– 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
– Pesticides, dental equipment maker fine for FIFRA violations, In Brief, 144

Mafron-12

See Dichlorodifluoromethane (75-71-8)

Maine

– Mercury-containing light bulbs, state lawmakers give final approval to measure requiring manufacturers to establish recycling programs, 541; governor signs measure, 644

Malathion (121-75-5)

– Endangered species

– – Pacific salmonids, Dow challenge of NMFS biological opinion dismissed for lack of jurisdiction (D. Md.), 794
– – 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
– Frog species threatened by spray drift in Cal. mountains, study says, 771

Management and Budget Office (OMB)

– Regulatory review, Pres. Obama revokes Bush administration executive order granting oversight of new rules and guidance documents, 142; agency extends public comment period on planned revision of process, 286; agency official says centralized review of proposed agency rules moving quickly, 602
– Sunstein to be nominated as head of OIRA, 34; Pres. Obama announces nomination, 419; Senate committee announces conformation hearing date, 474; Senate panel approves nomination, 520; Cornyn (R-Tex.) places hold on nomination, 777; Senate approves nomination, 900

Manganese (7439-96-5)

– Ed. Note: This heading covers both manganese and manganese compounds.
– Air pollution, final EPA monitoring data indicates low levels outside 2 Tenn. schools, 919
– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority substances, 589
– National-Scale Air Toxics Assessment, most Americans at elevated risk from exposure to HAPs, EPA analysis finds, 641
– Small chemical preparations facilities NESHAP, EPA proposes limits for particulate matter containing toxic metals, 788
– TRI annual report for 2007 shows high releases, 275

Marine diesel fuel (68476-34-6)

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

Marsh gas

See Methane (74-82-8)

Maryland

– Bisphenol A, lawmakers vote to ban use in baby bottles and toddler cups, 331; state measure fails to pass, 382
– Climate change, governor signs measure requiring steep reductions in GHG emissions, 474
– Coal combustion byproducts, governor signs measure concerning permissible beneficial uses, 520
– Deca-BDE, state measure to ban certain products fails, 382
– Mercury, governor signs measure requiring automakers to submit minimization plans, 520
– Mercury, state and PPG Indus. agree on emissions limits for Natrium chlor-alkali plant, 809
– PCB-laden former Navy hospital ship, U.S. does not face CERCLA arranger liability for sale to drug rehab center (D. Md.), 493
– Permit challenge measure, governor signs legislation, 520
– Testing, governor signs measure specifying reimbursement conditions for environmental health monitoring, 520
– Water pollution, governor signs measure increasing maximum penalty for violations of state laws and other measures, 474

Massachusetts

– Bisphenol A, state issues public health advisory about use of certain products by infants, 810
– Solo Cup faces OSHA penalties for alleged deficiencies in process safety management program, 746

MATCB

See 2,3,4,5-Tetrachloro-6-cyanobenzoic acid, methyl ester, reaction products with 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-3-methylbenzenamine and sodium methoxide (106276-78-2)

Material safety data sheets (MSDS)

– REACH, some companies may need to submit updates, attorney says, 643

Matting acid

See Sulfuric acid (7664-93-9)

MCF

See Methyl chloroform (71-55-6)

Measurement

See Monitoring and measurement

Medical monitoring

– Nanoparticle exposure registry for workers should be part of effort to determine risk and liability, expert says, 194
– Pesticides, National Children's Study begins recruiting women for multiyear exposure study monitoring children from birth to age 21, 52
– Teflon contamination of drinking water, class certification of 2 consolidated suits rejected (D.N.J.), 26

Medical waste

– Incinerators, EPA final rule imposes tighter emissions limits, 920

MEK

See Methyl ethyl ketone (78-93-3)

Mercaptodimethur (2032-65-7)

– Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA removes from final list, 386

Mercury (7439-97-6)

– Ed. Note: This heading covers both mercury and mercury compounds.
– Air pollution

– – Jackson criticizes EPA regulatory scheme, 53
– – Md. and PPG Indus. agree on emissions limits for Natrium chlor-alkali plant, 809

– Canada

– – Dentists, government publishes draft notice requiring dental facilities to implement pollution prevention plans to eliminate releases from amalgam wastes, 415
– – Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority substances, 589

– Children's health, CDC finds variations in blood levels among children in different racial groups, 566
– Chlor-alkali plant ban

See Legislation, federal, HR 2065, HR 2190, S 1428

– Drinking water, Delaware Aqueduct contamination, N.Y.C. finished replacing mechanical equipment containing toxic substances, EPA says, 541
– Electrical equipment and electronic products, House actions

See Legislation, federal, HR 2420

– Fish and wildlife, Tex. largemouth bass health advisory, In Brief, 123
– Germany limits use in batteries and creates manufacturer registry, 793
– High-fructose corn syrup could contain heavy metal from processing intermediates, study claims, 108
– International agreements, more than 140 countries pledge to move ahead on legally binding treaty to control emissions and discharges, 169; agreement sets stage for establishment of intergovernmental negotiating committee, 195; Obama administration reverses position on supporting voluntary restrictions, 363; UNEP official says negotiations likely to be difficult without nonbinding provisions, 524
– Light bulbs, Me. lawmakers give final approval to measure requiring manufacturers to establish recycling programs, 541; governor signs measure, 644
– Proposition 65, canned tuna firms not required to warn consumers because contamination naturally occurring (Cal. Ct. App.), 281
– SNUR, EPA to propose requirements for manufacturers of certain industrial monitoring instruments, 886
– Storage

– – DOE seeking facilities capable of storing and managing elemental mercury, 329; DOE solicits public comment on scope of EIS evaluating alternatives for long-term management and storage, 697; DOE to hold additional public scoping meeting, In Brief, 778
– – Southern Union penalized for illegal storage at Pawtucket site (D.R.I.), 999

– Sweden confirms ban on use in most products with certain exemptions, 92
– Switzerland proposes changes to federal rules on marketing and sale of chemical products, 49
– 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
– – Dental amalgam discharges, EPA signs agreement with dental group and water officials on establishing voluntary reduction program, 29

Mesothelioma

See generally Asbestos (1332-21-4)

Metal finishing

– Canada publishes final hexavalent chromium emissions rules, 677

Metals industry

– Consolidated Iron and Metal Superfund site, 18 companies and municipalities to pay EPA for cleanup costs at Newburgh site (S.D.N.Y.), 160

Metalworking fluids

– 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

Metam

– EU agriculture ministers bar from plant protection product list, 728

Metam potassium (137-41-7)

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

Metam sodium (137-42-8)

– Air pollution, environmental and public health groups challenge rules easing emissions limits on use (Cal. Super. Ct.), 572
– Endangered species, San Francisco Bay area, EPA plans to study impact on 11 protected species to settle ESA suit (N.D. Cal.), 678

Metarhizium anisopliae

– Pesticide registration, EPA opens review docket, 979

Methacide

See Toluene (108-88-3)

Methamidophos (10265-92-6)

– Peas contaminated with pesticide residues, produce firm and owner plead guilty to alleged scheme to smuggle peas from Guatemala (S.D. Fla.), 32; sentencing, In Brief, 367

Methanal

See Formaldehyde (50-00-0)

Methane (74-82-8)

– Aerosol coatings NESHAP, EPA adds 128 chemicals to list of controlled volatile ozone-depleting substances, 641
– Climate change, EPA proposed rule finds GHG emissions endangering public health and welfare, 377

Methane dichloride

See Methylene chloride (75-09-2)

Methane tetrachloride

See Carbon tetrachloride (56-23-5)

Methanol (67-56-1)

– Canada, Ontario government passes toxics control measure that identifies proposed priority substances, 589
– Drinking water, Contaminant Candidate List, EPA releases final list of 116 contaminants, 937

Methiocarb

See Mercaptodimethur (2032-65-7)

Methomyl (16752-77-5)

– Bayer CropScience pesticide plant explosion and fire, CSB postpones public hearing on investigation of fatal incident, 223; House panel launches investigation of fatal accident, 303; Coast Guard and CSB agree on details of public hearing presentation, 382; investigators say safety lapses led to thermal runaway reaction, 405; CSB asks Congress to consider measure to prevent firms from classifying federal safety compliance documents and routine records as secret, 406; W.Va. regulators say tank lacked proper hazardous waste permit, 432
– Endangered species, continued use of certain products likely to jeopardize 27 populations of West Coast salmon and steelhead trout, NMFS says, 417
– Food safety, American Bird Conservancy files petition with EPA asking to revoke imported residue tolerances, 895

1-Methoxycarbonyl-1-propen-2-yl dimethylphosphate

See Phosdrin (7786-34-7)

2-Methoxyethanol acetate

See Methyl cellosolve acetate (110-49-6)

2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol

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

2-Methoxy-5-nitrophenol, sodium salt

See Sodium 5-nitroguaiacolate (67233-85-6)

2-Methoxy-1-propanol (1589-47-5)

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

Methyl alcohol

See Methanol (67-56-1)

Methyl aldehyde

See Formaldehyde (50-00-0)

Methyl azinphos

See Azinphos-methyl (86-50-0)

Methylbenzene

See Toluene (108-88-3)

Methyl N-(2-benzimidazolyl)carbamate

See Carbendazim (10605-21-7)

Methyl bromide (74-83-9)

– Air pollution, environmental and public health groups challenge rules easing emissions limits on use (Cal. Super. Ct.), 572
– Critical use exemptions, EPA to authorize production of 2.3M kilograms for agricultural use in 2009, 435; EPA begins accepting applications for 2012 and beyond, 517; EPA to continue to accept applications, 753
– Endangered species, San Francisco Bay area, EPA plans to study impact on 11 protected species to settle ESA suit (N.D. Cal.), 678

2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene

See Isoprene (78-79-5)

Methyl carbitol

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

Methyl cellosolve acetate (110-49-6)

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

Methyl chavicol

See Estragole (140-67-0)

Methyl chloride (74-87-3)

– Aerosol coatings NESHAP, EPA adds 128 chemicals to list of controlled volatile ozone-depleting substances, 641
– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569
– Proposition 65, Cal. proposes listing as reproductive toxicant, 620

Methyl chloroform (71-55-6)

– Chinese bans on production and use, In Brief, 819

Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (12108-13-3)

– T2 Labs fatal explosion and fire probably resulted from inadequate reactor cooling system, CSB says, 919; OSHA begins revising process safety rule, 942

4,4´-Methylenebisaniline

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

4,4´-Methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) (101-14-4)

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

4,4´-Methylene bis(o-ethylaniline) (19900-65-3)

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

Methylene chloride (75-09-2)

– EU bans use in paint strippers but allows certain professional uses, 89
– National-Scale Air Toxics Assessment, most Americans at elevated risk from exposure to HAPs, EPA analysis finds, 641

4,4´-Methylenedianiline (101-77-9)

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

Methylene oxide

See Formaldehyde (50-00-0)

4,4-(1-Methylethylidene)bisphenol, reaction products with hexakis(methoxymethyl)melamine (125328-28-1)

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

Methyl ethyl ketone (78-93-3)

– Endocrine disruptor screening and testing program, EPA lists for initial study this year, 386

Methyl ethyl ketoxime (96-29-7)

– Canada proposes for designation as toxic, 884

Methyl hydride

See Methane (74-82-8)

Methyl isobutyl ketone

See Isobutyl methyl ketone (108-10-1)

Methyl isocyanate (624-83-9)

– 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; CSB asks Congress to consider measure to prevent firms from classifying federal safety compliance documents and routine records as secret, 406; W.Va. regulators say tank lacked proper hazardous waste permit, 432; Senate and House committee chairmen ask CSB to investigate use of chemical at plant, 456; W.Va. industrial facilities must report unexpected chemical discharges under new statute, 564; Bayer CropScience plans 80 percent cut in storage and to improve operational safety at Institute complex, 858

Methylmercury (22967-92-6)

– Proposition 65, canned tuna firms not required to warn consumers because contamination naturally occurring (Cal. Ct. App.), 281

2-Methyl-2-(methylthio)propanal O-[(methylamino)carbonyl]oxime

See Aldicarb (116-06-3)

N-Methyl-1-naphthylcarbamic acid

See Carbaryl (63-25-2)

4-Methyl-2-pentanone

See Isobutyl methyl ketone (108-10-1)

3-Methylpentyn-3-ol (77-75-8)

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

Methylphenol

See Cresol (1319-77-3)

2-Methylpropane

See Isobutane (75-28-5)

Methyl sulfate (2:1)

See Dimethyl sulfate (77-78-1)

Methyl tert-butyl ether (1634-04-4)

– Drinking water, 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

Mevinphos

See Phosdrin (7786-34-7)

Mexico

– HFCs, U.S. and Canada join government in proposing Montreal Protocol amendment to phase down use, 915
– NAFTA issues

See North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

– Toxic substances, government working to launch chemical inventory by 2012, NACEC official tells conference, 384

MIBK

See Isobutyl methyl ketone (108-10-1)

Michigan

– Dioxins, Dow Chem. plant, Midland

See Dioxins

– Great Lakes issues

See generally Great Lakes

– 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
– Phosphorus, household detergent limits, In Brief, 37
– State agencies DEQ and DNR to merge, In Brief, 1007

Michler's ketone

See Tetramethyldiaminobenzophenone (90-94-8)

MIK

See Isobutyl methyl ketone (108-10-1)

Military conflicts

– Vietnam War, use of Agent Orange

See Agent Orange (39277-47-9)

Military facilities

– Camp Lejeune drinking water contamination

See Drinking water

– Chemical weapons destruction

See Chemical weapons

Mines and mining

– Canada, federal and Quebec agreement on EIS enforcement for metal mining, In Brief, 633
– Libby vermiculite mining Superfund site

See Asbestos (1332-21-4)

– Uranium, proposed mine on Navajo Nation land requires EPA permit (10th Cir.), 411

Minnesota

– Air pollution, Connett fine to resolve alleged CAA violations at former Stewartville plant, In Brief, 654
– Great Lakes issues

See generally Great Lakes

– Perfluorocarbons in drinking water, state health agency finds levels in residents slightly higher than national average, 723
– PFCs in groundwater, ruling narrows damage claims against 3M by residents of Lake Elmo and Oakdale (Minn. Dist. Ct.), 90; 3M chemical releases did not affect homeowners' property values, 621
– PFOA and PFOS, personal injury claims stripped from damage suit against 3M over hazardous waste disposal (Minn. Dist. Ct.), 9

Minorities

See Environmental justice

Mirbane, oil of

See Nitrobenzene (98-95-3)

Misrepresentation

See Fraud and misrepresentation

Mississippi

– Beryllium, Stennis Space Center workers may not pursue personal injury claims for alleged exposure without showing compensable injury under state law (5th Cir.), 89
– First Chem. explosion, mononitrotoluene maker agrees to pay fine to settle CAA charges related to incident (S.D. Miss.), 841
– Lead paint, Fayette teenager awarded $7M in suit against Sherwin-Williams (Miss. Cir. Ct.), 703; Sherwin-Williams files post-trial motions challenging verdict, 768

Missouri

– Haloacetic acids, state cites Cameron for violations of state drinking water rules, 280
– Pesticides, HPI Prods. owner pleads guilty to illegally discharging manufacturing waste into St. Louis sewer system in violation of CWA (W.D. Mo.), 140

MMMP

– Canada deems substance not to warrant further controls, 569

MMT

See Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (12108-13-3)

Modeling

– Perchlorate in groundwater at Goodrich site in Rialto, EPA cannot rely on FOIA exemptions to withhold documents about vadose zone model used to assess contamination (D.D.C.), 90

Molybdenum (7439-98-7)

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

Monitoring and measurement

– Asbestos, Libby vermiculite mining Superfund site, EPA conducts “activity-based sampling” to detect uncontained asbestos, 973
– Caribbean Sea, Shell Chem. Yabucoa agrees to pay penalty and invest in pollution control and monitoring improvements to settle CWA suit (D.C.P.R.), 48
– Disinfectants, groundwater contamination monitoring requirements, EPA correction, In Brief, 686
– Drinking water, EPA plans survey and analysis to improve knowledge of 200 emerging contaminants, 377; EPA posts list of more than 200 contaminants and responses to questions about usefulness, 995
– EU seed producers and farmers call for threshold for trace amounts of incidental GM material, 236
– France, new government 3-year plan to gather data on use of and exposure to pesticides, 307
– Lead, EPA to reconsider some air monitoring requirements in response to petition, 742
– Medical surveillance and monitoring

See Medical monitoring

– Mercury-containing industrial monitoring instruments, EPA proposes SNUR requirements, 886
– Nanotechnology, OECD report analyzes lack of standards for measuring techniques for workplace exposure, 408
– Research and development, EPA biomonitoring research strategy necessary, GAO report finds, 598

Monochloroethylene

See Vinyl chloride (75-01-4)

Montana

– Libby vermiculite mining Superfund site

See Asbestos (1332-21-4)

Montreal Protocol

– CFCs, EPA plans to allocate 63 metric tons for metered dose inhaler production in 2009, 50; 2009 allocations issued, In Brief, 654
– HFCs, U.S. decides not to offer amendment to phase out use, 459; Canada, Mexico, and U.S. propose amendment to phase down use, 915
– Methyl bromide, critical use exemptions

See Methyl bromide (74-83-9)

Monuments

See National parks and monuments

Mosquito control

– Permethrin-treated military uniforms, test of mosquito repellency, In Brief, 14

Motor carriers

– Cargo tank motor vehicles

See Cargo tanks and cargo tank motor vehicles

– Security guidebook, In Brief, 37

Motor vehicles

– Automotive refrigerants

– – Cal. approves program to reduce GHG emissions, 113
– – HFO-1234yf deemed acceptable substitute for CFC-12, 1047
– – R-744, EPA considering new limits for use of CFC-12 substitute, 914

– Canada issues final rules on concentration limits for VOCs in certain refinishing products, 724
– Climate change, Pres. Obama announces changes in fuel economy standards and national limits on GHG emissions, 518; fuel economy standard for cars and light trucks could be lower than announced, 539
– Lead

– – Children's products, manufacturers of youth ATVs and offroad motorcycles express concern about CPSC proposed rule, 228
– – Wheel-balancing weights, environmental and public health groups petition EPA to ban manufacture and sale, 538; EPA seeking comment on petition, 722; EPA grants petition, 859

MSDS

See Material safety data sheets (MSDS)

MTBE

See Methyl tert-butyl ether (1634-04-4)

Munitions

– Chemical weapons

See Chemical weapons

Muriatic acid

See Hydrogen chloride (7647-01-0)

Musk xylene (81-15-2)

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

Mutagenicity

See Genetic hazards

Mycobacterium avium

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

b-Myrcene (123-35-3)

– Carcinogenicity, scientific review panel accepts NTP conclusions in draft report, 740