Chemical Regulation Reporter® Index-Summary

Naegleria fowleri

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

NAFTA

See North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Naled (300-76-5)

– Endangered species, San Francisco Bay area, EPA plans to study impact on 11 protected species to settle ESA suit (N.D. Cal.), 678
– Food safety, American Bird Conservancy files petition with EPA asking to revoke imported residue tolerances, 895

Nanocrystalline fluorescent semiconductor materials

– Risk assessment

– – Biodistribution, translocation to kidneys and lymph nodes from lungs, In Brief, 311
– – High doses of some types of quantum dots obstruct veins and cause death in some mice, study finds, 8

Nanocyl^® NC 7000

– Occupational safety, inhalation test results justify strict industrial hygiene measures, researchers say, 721; interest group claims study illustrates weakness in TSCA, 722

Nanotechnology

– Biopharmaceutical firms seeking FDA guidance before investing in products with nanoscale materials, 192
– Biosensor detects nanoparticles of certain heavy metals, In Brief, 311
– Canada

– – Occupational safety, government to require companies to report use, quantities, and toxicity of nanomaterials, 91
– – Risk management, 3 institutions publish guide to help companies manage health and safety risks of nanoparticles, 134

– Children's health, CPSC should conduct further studies to determine risks and work to establish safety guidelines for use, panelists say, 864
– Consumer Products Inventory, more than 1,000 nanoenabled products reported on market, 863
– Cost-benefit analysis, OECD conference considers potential impacts on environment, 749
– Definitions, ISO committee agrees on terms used to describe nanoscale carbon materials, 622
– Energy, White House calls on industry to collaborate with government on initiatives aimed at critical national priorities, 886
– European Union

– – 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

– Exposure to engineered nanomaterials, NNCO workshop, In Brief, 98
– France plans to require registration of manufactured, imported, and marketed nanoparticles and products containing them, 111
– Iron nanoparticles, using nanoengineered materials in cleanups of contaminated sites could save time and money, study finds, 720
– Japan releases guidelines to reduce risk of environmental harm from nanomaterials, 255
– Medical products, FDA collaborative initiative with Alliance for NanoHealth, In Brief, 265
– Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program, EPA to consider application of regulatory authority due to limited participation in voluntary program, 46
– Nanotubes

See Nanotubes

– Netherlands to develop occupational exposure limits for common nanoparticles, 890
– Occupational safety

– – Epidemiological studies, NIOSH paper identifies challenges in development, 254
– – Liability, companies making or using nanomaterials should prepare for potential lawsuits, attorney says, 134; makers and users should prepare for safety inspections and tort claims, 193
– – Monitoring and measurement, OECD report analyzes lack of standards for measuring techniques for workplace exposure, 408
– – Nanoparticle exposure registry should be part of effort to determine risk and liability, expert says, 194
– – OECD publishes 3 new documents for series on manufactured nanomaterials, 864
– – Printing plant workers, clinical study links nanoparticle exposure to toxicity in humans, 837
– – Risk management, NIOSH updates guidance document on safe practices, 330

– POPs, claims of benefits to environment unproven, interest group coalition says, 887
– Product liability, practical guide to reduce risk, Analysis and Perspective, 287
– REACH

See Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) system

– Regulatory reform, EPA must make major changes to system to handle oversight challenges, former agency official says, 917
– Reporting, EPA considering new requirements for manufacturers of nanomaterials, 889
– Research and development

– – Economic stimulus package funds available for risk assessment research, NIEHS says, 390
– – National Nanotechnology Initiative

– – – Funding

See Legislation, federal, HR 554, S 1482

– – – National Research Council report, federal agencies point to “factual errors” and other concerns with document, 181

– Responsible stewardship

See Legislation, federal, HR 820

– Risk assessment

– – Carbon nanotubes, Cal. regulators ask manufacturers and importers to provide toxicity and other data, 113
– – Data collection, EPA to decide soon on regulatory authority to compel submission of information, 355; attorneys say chemical manufacturers need to pay attention to EPA initiatives, 403; ITC report focuses on efforts to review nanoscale materials, 807; OECD workshop speakers say risk managers can use traditional methods, 940
– – ITC report focuses on efforts to review nanoscale materials, 807
– – NSET working groups, ECOS asks White House for role in nanoparticle discussions, 838
– – Quantum dots, high doses of some types of dots obstruct veins and cause death in some mice, study finds, 8

– Risk management

– – NIOSH officials advocate approach to addressing occupational risks posed by emerging technologies, 838
– – Public access to information, advocacy group presses SEC and FASB to require firms to disclose potential liabilities of products, 630

– Shareholder resolutions, certain interest groups more likely to urge disclosure of nanomaterials and product safety policies, 47
– Significant new use rules (SNURs)

– – Case for using TSCA for “existing” nanomaterials, Analysis and Perspective, 205
– – Updates, EPA issues rules for 23 chemicals, 671

– Silver nanoparticles, EPA extends comment period on petition to regulate as pesticide under FIFRA, 51
– Titanium dioxide nanoparticles

– – Dermal hazards, nanoscale particles do not penetrate skin but harm bacteria, studies find, 299
– – Genetic hazards, nanoscale particles injected into pregnant mice changed expression of genes associated with brain development in pups, studies find, 767
– – Respiratory hazards, nanofibers cause acute toxicity to lung cells, study finds, 767
– – Risk assessment, EPA releases draft case studies describing potential exposures and consequences, 789

– United Kingdom

– – Occupational medicine report examines nanoparticles that may have asbestos-like effects, 111
– – Risk management, safety regulator unveils guidelines for carbon nanotubes, 255
– – SAFE-NANO initiative, review of global research efforts finds major data gaps hindering risk assessments, 379

Nanotubes

– Occupational safety

– – Multi-wall carbon nanotube inhalation test results justify strict industrial hygiene measures, researchers say, 721; interest group claims study illustrates weakness in TSCA, 722
– – Regulatory policy, firms need to prepare for enhanced federal rules of carbon nanotubes under TSCA, industrial hygienist says, 887

– PMNs, EPA to begin enforcing review requirement for carbon nanotubes, 169
– REACH expert panel subgroup to determine distinctness of carbon nanotubes and information types needed for regulation, 918
– Respiratory hazards, titanium dioxide nanotubes cause acute toxicity to lung cells, study finds, 767
– Risk assessment

– – Cal. regulators ask manufacturers and importers of carbon nanotubes to provide toxicity and other data, 113
– – NIOSH researchers demonstrate that multi-walled carbon nanotubes can penetrate lining of lungs, 299

– SNURs, EPA issues rules for single- and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, 671; EPA to continue to regulate on case-by-case basis, 695; EPA withdraws rules for 2 types of substances over adverse comment, 837
– United Kingdom

– – Occupational medicine report examines carbon nanotubes that may have asbestos-like effects, 111
– – Risk management, safety regulator unveils guidelines for carbon nanotubes, 255

1-Naphthyl N-methylcarbamate

See Carbaryl (63-25-2)

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

– Aerosol coatings, EPA withdraws final rule providing 6-month extension for compliance with VOCs emissions standards, 8; EPA proposes expanded list of VOCs, 327; EPA adds 128 chemicals to list of controlled ozone-depleting substances, 641
– Benzene, BP Prods. N. Am. Whiting petroleum refinery, EPA cites facility for repeated CAA violations, 568
– Gasoline distributors, EPA to clarify applicability of rule to resolve industry group petition (D.C. Cir.), 673
– Paints and allied products manufacturing, EPA proposed rule to require smaller plants to install particulate matter emissions control devices, 537
– Small chemical preparations facilities, EPA proposes limits for particulate matter containing toxic metals, 788

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

– Ed. Note: This heading is limited to NEPA reauthorization or reform. The heading ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EISs) provides coverage of NEPA administration and enforcement and cross-references to specific pollutants and industries regulated under NEPA.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

– Birnbaum as director, toxicologists view Birnbaum's role as opportunity to promote basic research, Special Report, 476

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

– Lubchenco nominated to head agency in Obama administration, 11

National parks and monuments

– Brazil, destruction of GM soy planted near Emas Natl. Park, In Brief, 57

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

See Water pollution

National Toxicology Program (NTP)

See also specific substances
– Classification, program to use 5 categories to summarize conclusions from studies, 309

Native Americans

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

Natural disasters

– Hurricanes Katrina and Rita aftermath, class certification denied to plaintiffs alleging toxic exposure to formaldehyde in FEMA trailers (E.D. La.), 9

Natural gas

– Ed. Note: For extraction activities and processes, see OIL AND GAS.
– Pipelines

See generally Pipelines

Navigable waters

– Oil spills, exemptions to federal spill prevention rules, EPA extends effective date to review final SPCC rule, 133

Nebraska

– Air pollution, pharmaceutical firm agrees to pay fine and install emissions controls to settle charges of CAA violations (D. Neb.), 644

Negligence

– Asbestos

– – Brake manufacturer may face supplier liability in claim brought by widow of machine shop employee (Wis. App. Ct.), 492
– – Foster Wheeler verdict “hopelessly inconsistent” in boiler manufacture suit (Cal. Ct. App.), 921
– – Packing and gaskets, ship engine maker had no duty to warn about insulation made by others (Wash. Ct. App.), 769
– – Railroad worker's fear of cancer award dismissed over lack of proper jury instruction (U.S., rev and rem), 565

– Grout sealant, wholesale distributor may face liability as “ostensible manufacturer,” 747

Nemacur (22224-92-6)

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

Neonicotinoid pesticides

– Italy, beekeepers call for ban of pesticides allegedly damaging hives, 93

NEPA

See National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

NESHAP

See National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Netherlands

– Nanotechnology, government to develop occupational exposure limits for common nanoparticles, 890

Neurological hazards

– Ethylene dichloride, companies to carry out 2nd tier of toxicity and health tests, 743

New Jersey

– Citizens' suits, lack of advance notice of pollution-related class action cannot be cured (D.N.J.), 385
– Hexavalent chromium, PPG Indus. settles civil suit over contamination at 14 sites in 3 towns (N.J. Super. Ct.), 198
– Pesticides, Ag-Mart Produce fined for alleged violations of state rules at 17 tomato farms, 139
– Superfund

– – Diamond Alkali site, final EPA cleanup plan calls for mechanical dredging of sediment, 51
– – Woodland Dump sites, Rohm & Haas to pay state $1.4M to resolve natural resource damage claims (N.J. Super. Ct.), 491
– – W.R. Grace site, court affirms injunction blocking state suit seeking civil penalties while firm in bankruptcy proceedings (D. Del.), 303

– Teflon contamination of drinking water, class certification of 2 consolidated medical monitoring suits rejected (D.N.J.), 26
– Witnesses and testimony, deposition of former EPA administrator Whitman barred (D.N.J.), In Brief, 162

New Mexico

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

New source performance standards (NSPS)

– Nitric acid production plants, 2 environmental groups sue EPA to force review (D.D.C.), 131

New York

– 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
– Drinking water, Delaware Aqueduct contamination, N.Y.C. finished replacing mechanical equipment containing toxic substances, EPA says, 541
– Great Lakes issues

See generally Great Lakes

– Pesticides, state lawmakers approve measure to phase out state use of most products, 470; state agencies take steps to reduce use and seek less toxic alternatives, 592
– Regulatory policy, governor signs executive order establishing program to review environmental rules, 817
– Superfund

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

See PCBs (1336-36-3)

– Vapor intrusion inspection results, In Brief, 265
– Water pollution, former superintendent of Binghamton drinking water filtration plant charged with knowing dumping into Susquehanna River (N.Y. Cnty. Ct.), 282

Nicaragua

– DBCP, 2 lawsuits against Dole Food by banana plantation workers dismissed (Cal. Super. Ct.), 435; contempt hearing set for attorney accused of filing fraudulent pesticide exposure claims, 727

Nickel (7440-02-0)

– Ed. Note: This heading covers both nickel and nickel compounds.
– 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
– Hazmat transport, delegates to Geneva meeting of UN Dangerous Goods Comm. to address battery shipment issues, 632
– Small chemical preparations facilities NESHAP, EPA proposes limits for particulate matter containing toxic metals, 788

NIEHS

See National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Nitrate (14797-55-8)

– Ed. Note: This heading covers both nitrate and nitrate compounds.
– TRI annual report for 2007 shows high releases, 275

Nitrate of potash

See Potassium nitrate (7757-79-1)

Nitric acid (7697-37-2)

– NSPS for production plants, 2 environmental groups sue EPA to force review (D.D.C.), 131

2,2´,2´´-Nitrilotriethanol

See Triethanolamine (102-71-6)

Nitrobenzene (98-95-3)

– Risk assessment, EPA issues final toxicological review with final risk values lower than proposed in draft document, 170

Nitrochloroform

See Chloropicrin (76-06-2)

Nitrogen oxides (11104-93-1)

– Air pollution

– – Du Pont and Lucite Intl. agree to pay civil penalties and to close Belle plant to resolve alleged CAA violations (S.D.W.Va.), 411
– – Solutia and Total Petrochemicals USA to pay fines for violations of Tex. air quality rules, 491

– NSPS, 2 environmental groups sue EPA to force review of nitric acid production plants (D.D.C.), 131

5-Nitroguaiacol, sodium salt

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

2-Nitrophenol, sodium salt

See Sodium o-nitrophenolate (824-39-5)

4-Nitrophenol, sodium salt

See Sodium p-nitrophenolate (824-78-2)

Nitrotrichloromethane

See Chloropicrin (76-06-2)

Nitrous oxide (10024-97-2)

– Climate change

– – EPA proposed rule finds GHG emissions endangering public health and welfare, 377
– – NOAA reports potential for depleting ozone layer greater than any other substance, 860

– NSPS, 2 environmental groups sue EPA to force review of nitric acid production plants (D.D.C.), 131

NOAA

See National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Nonylphenol (25154-52-3)

– Endocrine disruptors, EPA seeking comment on toxicity testing, 615

Nonylphenol, ethoxylate (9016-45-9)

– Endocrine disruptors, EPA seeking comment on toxicity testing, 615

Nordhausen acid

See Sulfuric acid (7664-93-9)

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

– Metales y Derivados abandoned plant, U.S. and Mexico complete first cleanup of Tijuana lead smelter site under Border 2012 program, 160

North Carolina

– Camp Lejeune drinking water 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

– Carryout plastic bags, state to ban large retailers from providing bags to customers in 3 coastal counties, 684
– ConAgra Slim Jim factory explosion, CSB considering revised bulletin, In Brief, 927
– Invista to pay fine and to spend more than $500M to correct 680 environmental violations (D. Del.), 381

North Dakota

– 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

Norway

– Toxic substances, government forms commission to recommend policies to eliminate environmental toxics by 2020, 253

Notice and notification

– Citizens' suits, lack of advance notice of pollution-related class action cannot be cured (D.N.J.), 385
– PMNs

See Premanufacture notices (PMNs)

NOx

See Nitrogen oxides (11104-93-1)

NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)

See Water pollution

NTP

See National Toxicology Program (NTP)

Nuisances

– Lead paint

See Lead paint