Laws & Regulations
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EPA Announces Environmental Justice Consultations on Risk Management Rulemakings for Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene
Listserv sent out May 18, 2021 about EJ consultations on PCE and TCE
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Inert Reassessment Document for Sodium Molybdate - CAS No. 7631-95-0
Sodium molybdate is a soluble sodium salt form of molybdenum, a naturallyoccurring
element that is present in the earth's crust and in soils at background concentrations of
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EPA NPDES Permit Forms & Attachments for New England
EPA NPDES Permits Forms and Attachments
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Memorandum on Modernizing the Regulatory System for Biotechnology Products
This July 2, 2015 memorandum initiated a process to modernize the federal regulatory system for the products of biotechnology and to establish mechanisms for periodic updates of that system.
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EPA Seeks Change to XML Format for Pesticide Product Information System
EPA seeks comments on XML formats for Pesticide Product Information System.
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Inert Reassessment Document for D & C Green No. 6
Based upon the reasonable certainty of no harm safety findings, D&C Green No. 6, D&C Red No. 17, D&C Red No. 33, D&C Violet No. 2, and FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake can each be classified as L ist 4B inert ingredients.
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Emergency Planning and Response Authorities
The federal government's responsibilities for emergency response are established by statute and by executive orders issued by the President.
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Several public high school students take advanced placement classes with college freshmen at the State university. Does a classroom or building that these students frequent have to be inspected under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?
No. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) § 203 refers to school buildings under the authority of a local education agency (LEA). State university classrooms are not under an LEA’s authority, and therefore are not covered. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information…
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Pesticide Label Statements: Pilot Program to Help Promote Environmental Sustainability
Learn how to apply for the label statement pilot project, which includes statements such as fragrance-free and biodegradable, use of the USDA biobased product logo, and more.
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TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Importers, 2020
This fact sheet provides guidance and sample reporting scenarios on existing Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) regulations to persons who could be considered “importers” for purposes of the CDR rule.
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EPA Accepting Public Comments on All Candidates Under Consideration for Membership on the TSCA SACC
EPA extended the nomination period for candidates to serve on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC). The Agency is now accepting public comments on these additional candidates
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Final Rule “TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Revisions and Small Manufacturer Definition Update for Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under TSCA Section 8(a)”
The text of the prepublication version of the “TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Revisions and Small Manufacturer Definition Update for Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under TSCA Section 8(a)” Federal Register Notice.
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EPA Responds to Recommendations for the 2015 Ozone Standards
provides access to state and tribal designation recommendations, EPAs responses and notice a availability for comment
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Is there a formal requirement that an Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) asbestos training course must have a training manual?
Accredited trainers are not required to have a formal training manual, per se. According to the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP), at Unit III, (A)(3), (A)(4)(d) and (A)(5) of appendix C to 40 CFR part 763, subpart E, a trainer’s application for course approval must include the course curriculum, a…
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Under the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) can unaccredited persons under the supervision of an accredited inspector collect samples, and look in crawl spaces and other areas to locate asbestos-containing building material (ACBM)?
No. 40 CFR part 763.85 and 763.86 of the asbestos in schools rule specifically require an accredited inspector to conduct the necessary tasks in order to fulfill the inspection and reinspection requirements. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of…
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Draft NPDES Permit for Adjuntas Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
EPA's NPDES wastewater permit for the Adjuntas Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico.
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EPA Proposes Rule to Add Chemicals to Toxics Release Inventory
Recent listserv on addition of TRI chemicals per the TURI petition
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Fact Sheet: Reporting After Changes to Company Ownership or Legal Identity, 2020
This fact sheet provides information for persons who may be subject to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule about issues related to changes to company ownership or legal identity which may affect reporting for 2020.
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TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Imported Articles, 2020
This fact sheet provides guidance and sample reporting scenarios on the reporting exemption for the import of a chemical substance as part of an article, for purposes of the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule.
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May an asbestos training provider company provide courses in a language other than English to non-English speakers under the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) who will be working in United States facilities located in those persons native country?
Yes. Accredited training providers may provide training courses in the language of the country where asbestos abatement work will be performed. Any accreditation certificates issued by these providers, however, should be marked “For Use in [Name of Country] Only.” Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School…