Monday, January 31, 2011

U.S. EPA requires new testing by manufacturers of 19 chemicals.

The goal of these tests is to obtain information regarding the health and environmental effects and the chemical fate of these chemicals.  For more information, click here.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

U.S. EPA issues guidance on PCB-containing light ballast.

The guidance is directed primarily at schools with light ballasts pre-dating 1979.  For more information click here.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

U.S. EPA creates new web-tool to provide the public with more information about industrial chemicals.

This new tool allows the public to access and search health and safety studies submitted to EPA through the Toxic Substances Control Act.  For more information and to view the tool, click here.

Monday, January 3, 2011

U.S. EPA issues new permitting guidance for greenhouse gases.

The guidance provides information that permit writers and applicants will need to address GHG emissions in permits.  To review the guidance, click here.