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[EU] Launch of public consultations on the harmonisation of carbon footprinting

On 21 March 2014, the European Commission launched public consultations aiming to gather opinions of stakeholders across the EU in relation to the harmonisation of carbon footprinting at the service…

  • Environment
  • #Emissions
  • #greenhouse gas (GHG)
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REACH: new test methods for reducing the number of animals used for experimental purposes [EU]

Regulation (EU) No 260/2014 of 24 January 2014 amends, for the purpose of its adaptation to technical progress, Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 laying down test methods for determining the physico-chemical…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • #REACH
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CLP: towards strengthening classification of bisphenol A [EU]

In a press release issued on 19 March 2014, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) supported a French proposal to strengthen existing harmonised…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #CLP
  • #European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
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OSHA releases two new resources for hazard communication compliance [US]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released two resources to help guide employers through the hazard communication standard.

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #OSHA
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OSHA releases guidance bulletin on recording temporary workers’ injuries and illnesses [US]

On March 13, 2014 the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) released a guidance bulletin explaining the recording requirements for both staffing agencies and host employers when a temporary worker…

  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
  • #OSHA
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Chair calls for action on industrial chemical facility safety and pushes for “inherently safer technology” [US]

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on the Chemical Facility Safety and Security Working Group’s (Working Group) progress. Testifying before the Committee, Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso,…

  • Chemical Products
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Risk and Health
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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U.S. House of Representatives set approves legislation that would limit EPA authority to issue carbon emission rules for new coal-fired power plants [US]

A bill sponsored by coal-state lawmakers that would limit EPA authority to regulate carbon emissions from new coal-fired power plants has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. While the bill…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Emissions
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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[US] U.S. federal court invalidates Bush era rule that allowed mining companies to fill streams with mining byproduct.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia invalidated a Bush Administration rule that removed decades-old protections for streams around mountaintop mining areas. The court ruled that the Office…

  • Environment
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • #Water
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[US] SCOTUS hears EPA GHG arguments

The Supreme Court of the United States hears arguments on whether EPA overstepped its boundaries with its regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources.

  • Environment
  • #Clean Air Act (CAA)
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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[US] EPA announces new Tier 3 fuel emissions standards that aim to reduce sulfur content in gasoline by 60 percent.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new stricter emissions standards limiting the amount of sulfur that can be used in gasoline for cars and trucks. Referred to as…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • #Emissions
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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