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The Department of Energy is organizing a workshop on May 9-10, 2018, to discuss treatment and disposal options for elemental mercury, and is requesting participation from the Environmental Protection Agency to enhance the discussion on this environmental issue.
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2019 |
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ED_002061E_00052064
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2 |
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The Business Roundtable invited U.S. EPA Deputy Administrator Andrew R. Wheeler to discuss significant economic regulations related to energy and the environment at a meeting on June 6, 2018.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00259267
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1 |
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The document is a thank-you letter from Lynn L. Bergeson to Nancy B. Beck of the EPA, expressing appreciation for her participation in a webinar on the implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00043933
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1 |
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The Texas Department of Agriculture, led by Commissioner Sid Miller, is proposing alternative solutions for the treatment of Fever Ticks in Texas, including short-term and long-term options, and seeks collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement these changes.
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2018 |
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ED_002061E_00000719
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1 |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is engaged in rulemaking to establish new fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2022-2025, amidst a conflict with California's existing standards, while exploring a compromise that allows automakers flexibility in exchange for stricter long-term regulations, and highlighting the potential of autonomous vehicle technology to enhance both safety and
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00183868
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13 |
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This memorandum from Hogan Lovells discusses the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to grant fuel economy credits for safety and congestion mitigation technologies under the Off-Cycle Credit Program, highlighting the potential benefits of modernizing fuel economy standards to incentivize the development of advanced vehicle technologies.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00183869
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14 |
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The memorandum from Securing America's Future Energy discusses proposed flexibilities and technological advances in the transport sector aimed at improving fuel economy and safety, recommending a real-world test of these technologies and advocating for the extension of the advanced-fuel multiplier through 2025, with potential savings of 18-25% in fuel economy and 9,000 lives annually.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00183870
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8 |
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The document is a letter from trade associations representing the motor vehicle parts suppliers industry to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency, requesting the inclusion of an "Advanced Technologies Flexibility Option" in the forthcoming Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Model Year 2022-2025 greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards to provide manufacturers with additional compliance flexibilities.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00182371
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2 |
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The National Coalition for Advanced Transportation urges the EPA and the Department of Transportation to maintain strong greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty vehicles during the Mid-Term Evaluation, emphasizing the importance of technological advancement and U.S. competitiveness.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00181905
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3 |
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The Western Governors' Association is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enhance cooperative federalism in air quality management and recognize state authority under the Clean Air Act to address unique air quality challenges in the Western United States.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00181999
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4 |
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The letter from the Western Governors' Association to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests improved consultation with states regarding air quality policy and the Exceptional Events Rule, emphasizing the need for meaningful exchanges before finalizing decisions that affect state Clean Air Act programs.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00180598
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2 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urged by the Toxic Substances Control Act New Chemicals Coalition to enhance its consultation process with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding workplace exposure concerns before imposing restrictions on new chemicals, as mandated by TSCA Section 5(f)(5).
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00039647
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18 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received comments from the TSCA New Chemicals Coalition regarding the transparency and clarity of its new chemicals review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act, emphasizing the need for better understanding of information requirements and decision-making frameworks.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00039646
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10 |
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The letter from the TSCA New Chemicals Coalition to the EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics expresses concerns about the new chemical review process under the amended TSCA, highlighting issues with transparency and the high rate of "not likely" determinations for premanufacture notices compared to the previous TSCA.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00039645
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4 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a cover letter to potential reviewers for a clinical trial assessing the efficacy of Antimicrobial Copper Alloys in reducing infection rates in healthcare settings, following initial approval and recommendations for further studies from the Copper Development Association and the Department of Defense.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00038766
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2 |
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The email from John D. Doherty, Ph.D., to the Office of Pesticide Program Managers proposes a standardized review process for epidemiology studies in the open literature to guide regulatory actions regarding chlorpyrifos, emphasizing the need for a formal record of review with multiple signatures from relevant experts.
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2018 |
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ED_002061_00037908
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5 |
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The document contains slides related to the Safer, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule, discussing vehicle prices, fuel economy standards, and safety statistics in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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2018 |
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ED_002061E_00051571
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10 |
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The letter from the U.S. Senate urges the EPA to revise the "new source" rules under the Clean Air Act to accommodate the operational needs of new natural gas-fired "quick start" Simple Cycle Combustion Turbines, which are essential for maintaining electric grid reliability amidst a changing generation mix.
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2018 |
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ED_002061E_00051566
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2 |
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On June 18, 2018, the EPA is set to approve Oklahoma's application to operate a state permit program for regulating the disposal of coal combustion residuals, marking the first such approval under new authority granted by Congress in 2016.
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2018 |
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ED_002061E_00008471
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4 |
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The USDA expresses serious concerns to the EPA regarding the National Marine Fisheries Service's Biological Opinion on chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion, urging the repudiation of its findings and a reinitiation of consultation due to perceived inaccuracies in assessing risks to endangered species.
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2018 |
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ED_002061E_00000914
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27 |
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The EPA's Regional Administrator, Anne L. Idsal, responds to Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller regarding collaboration on fever tick eradication efforts in Texas.
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2018 |
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ED_002061E_00000841
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2 |
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The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service communicated with Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller regarding the establishment of a Permanent Quarantine due to a significant agricultural health risk.
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2018 |
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ED_002061E_00000742
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2 |
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The email from Lynn L. Bergeson thanks Nancy B. Beck of the EPA for her participation in a program discussing the implementation of the TSCA reform, highlighting the event's success in bringing stakeholders together.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00043148
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1 |
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The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) submitted recommendations to the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation regarding principles for improving and streamlining Clean Air Act permitting processes.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00184016
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5 |
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The document is a follow-up email from Bergeson & Campbell, PC to Nancy B. Beck of the EPA, discussing the need to open a docket for stakeholder suggestions on implementing the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and proposing the establishment of a TSCA Federal Advisory Committee.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00043465
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3 |
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The document is a letter from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing appreciation for new drafts of chemical categories related to human health and providing technical comments, while urging the agency to refine these documents for better decision-making under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00043005
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13 |
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The Environmental Law Institute and George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health co-hosted a forum on June 27, 2017, to discuss the implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act and its implications for environmental health and safety.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00043222
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2 |
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The EPA conducted a study comparing the effectiveness of methylene chloride paint removers to 22 alternative solvents and 26 non-methylene chloride paint removers, concluding that only methylene chloride-based products effectively removed multiple layers of various coatings.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00042896
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22 |
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The EPA disapproved four Special Local Need registrations for pesticides intended for use on cannabis in Nevada, citing that the chemicals are not registered for such use under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00042759
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2 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is being urged to extend the stay of the Nanoscale Materials Reporting Rule until six months after the issuance of promised guidance, due to the lack of final guidance addressing complex reporting requirements.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00042000
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58 |
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The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency to issue formal guidance clarifying the applicability of the non-complying lots provision under the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products, specifically regarding whether it applies to component parts and finished goods.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00042755
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6 |
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The document discusses the implications of TSCA reform on the regulation and testing of new and existing chemicals by the EPA, highlighting key provisions, challenges, and the ongoing litigation involving Sierra Club v. EPA.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00041278
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18 |
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The New Chemicals Coalition (NCC) is communicating with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to express support for upcoming guidance on new chemical notifications under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) while emphasizing the need for clarity on how the required information will be used in risk evaluations.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00040818
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20 |
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The document is a summary of the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Inorganic Byproducts Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Meeting held by the EPA on September 13-14, 2017, outlining discussions on updated proposals and next steps for developing recommendations for constituent feedback.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00040511
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13 |
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The document outlines the agenda for a GC Symposium organized by Thompson Hine, focusing on managing change in the regulatory environment, with discussions on topics such as the chemical industry M&A outlook, regulatory updates under the Trump administration, and cyber trends.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00040240
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3 |
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The American Home Furnishings Alliance is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a proposed rule exempting certain laminated products from the definition of hardwood plywood based on studies demonstrating reduced formaldehyde emissions.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00040082
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2 |
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The TSCA New Chemicals Coalition's position statement emphasizes the importance of consultation between the EPA and OSHA regarding workplace exposure restrictions for new chemical substances under the revised TSCA, highlighting the need for joint evaluation before implementing regulatory actions.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00038769
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9 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a letter from the TSCA New Chemicals Coalition advocating for a robust consultation process with OSHA regarding occupational exposure issues before implementing restrictions on new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00038770
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6 |
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order regarding the inadequacy of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) response to a petition concerning the pesticide chlorpyrifos, as filed by the Pesticide Action Network North America.
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2017 |
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ED_002061E_00002042
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5 |
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting additional information from the Environmental Protection Agency to complete formal consultation on the effects of reregistering chlorpyrifos, malathion, and diazinon under the Endangered Species Act, specifically seeking revised effects analyses that incorporate current scientific data and predict future usage impacts.
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2017 |
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ED_002061E_00001747
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2 |
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The document from the EPA discusses the agency's obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) regarding pesticide decisions, detailing the consultation process required to ensure that pesticide actions do not jeopardize endangered species or their habitats, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA lawsuit.
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2017 |
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ED_002061E_00001582
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17 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has agreed to modify the Agreement in Principle regarding the Organic Arsenicals Reregistration Eligibility Decision to include the National Academy of Sciences as a potential peer review body for the scientific review of the mode of action, while extending the registration of Group II uses until the peer review is completed.
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2012 |
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ED_002061_00051031
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1 |
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The Organic Arsenical Products Task Force seeks clarification from the EPA regarding modifications to a 2009 agreement on the peer review process for scientific information related to inorganic arsenic, indicating a shift from using the EPA Science Advisory Board to the National Research Council for the review.
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2012 |
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ED_002061_00051032
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2 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it cannot finalize the cancellation of "group 2" uses of the organic arsenical monosodium methanearsonate (MSMA) for sod farms, golf courses, and highway rights of way, and will extend the deadlines for sale, distribution, and use of existing stocks due to the lack of a written determination by the December 31,
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2012 |
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ED_002061_00051030
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2 |
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The letter is a recommendation from Dr. Raymond J. Kent of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Dr. William Irwin, highlighting his expertise in toxicology and contributions to pesticide regulation.
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2009 |
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ED_002061_00039345
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1 |
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The study by researchers from the University of Padua and the University of Würzburg investigates the early resistance to cell death in liver mitochondria during hepatocarcinogenesis induced by 2-acetylaminofluorene (AAF) in albino Wistar rats, revealing that AAF feeding enhances mitochondrial resistance to apoptosis and protects against hepatotoxic effects from bacterial endotoxin.
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2003 |
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ED_002061_00039347
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6 |
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The document discusses research by various authors on the mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in collagen VI-deficient mice, revealing potential therapeutic interventions for collagen VI myopathies, published in Nature Genetics.
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2003 |
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ED_002061_00039346
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5 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pesticide Programs proposes a Defined Formats system to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in the review of pesticide studies, potentially saving millions in taxpayer expenses by allowing pesticide companies to draft study evaluations for EPA review.
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1990 |
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ED_002061_00039082
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10 |
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The email from EPA officials discusses the availability of gliders for a potential tractor test program, indicating they can provide at least one glider and possibly more for testing purposes.
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ED_002061_00259402
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17 |
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The document outlines the qualifications and experience of Dr. William Irwin, a GS-14 toxicologist at the US EPA, highlighting his roles in hazard and risk assessment, expertise in toxicology, and contributions to chemical categorization and risk assessment tools.
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ED_002061_00039344
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20 |