Topical Reports

Implementation in Selected Countries of Montreal Protocol Requirements for Elimination of Ozone-Depleting Substances

Wallis McClain — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:54:35 GMT

EHSR03 no 8696 50.00 PDF Description (December 2009; 40 pages) This report looks at the deadlines for halting the use of ozone-depleting substances in selected countries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, as well as at national legislation to implement Montreal Protocol requirements, legislation mandating leak detection and repair, and legislation requiring the reporting of release of ODS.

Carbon Trading in the European Union

Conrad Heibel — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:23:16 GMT

EHSR03 no 5174 50.00 PDF Description (October 2008; 58 pages) The report provides background on development of the EU cap-and-trade system, a discussion of efforts to implement the system in member states, and a review of plans being made for carbon trading after 2012. Includes an annex of national implementation measures in the member states.

Clean Air Act Title V Permits

Conrad Heibel — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:22:49 GMT

EHSR02 no 71 50.00 Print Description (January 2007; 16 pages) The report discusses minimum program requirements, who must apply, procedures for obtaining a permit, and other factors that influence the Clean Air Act Title V program. The report also includes a list of helpful Web sites for additional information.

Hazard Communication

Auseh Britt — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:45:28 GMT

EHSR01 no 70 50.00 Print Description (March 2006; 42 pages) This report is a comprehensive analysis of OSHA's hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) that includes an overview of compliance requirements, policy pointers, and factors to be considered in the development and implementation of a written hazard communication program.

State Toxics Control Programs

Conrad Heibel — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:21:46 GMT

EHSR03 no 72 50.00 Print Description (December 2006; 44 pages) This report is a compilation of articles published in BNA's Chemical Regulation Reporter and Daily Environment Report that address issues such as TSCA reform, "green chemistry," REACH, ratification of international treaties affecting chemicals, globally harmonized labeling, and industry practices to reduce the use of toxic chemicals.