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The CRC Scheme: Cutting Emissions from Large Energy Users [UK]

The purpose of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is to reduce emissions from large energy users in both public and private sector, who are wholly responsible for approximately 10% of…

  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
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Open Consultation on Ofwat Charging Guidance [UK]

This consultation is open for views on the new guidance to Ofwat's charging in the water industry. This consultation was published on the 9th July 2015 and will close on…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • #Water
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Release of the new version of the Registry for Biocidal Products [EU]

In a press release issued on 25 June 2015, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announces the release of the new version of the Registry for Biocidal Products (R4BP 3.3). The…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • #Products
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Copper pyrithione and clothianidin approved as active substances [EU]

Regulations (EU) 2015/984 and 2015/985 of June 24th 2015 approve copper pyrithione and clothianidin as an existing active substances for use in biocidal products for product-types 21 (Antifouling products) and 18…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • #Products
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économies d’énergie

Capital allowances: new energy efficient technology lists [UK]

The Capital Allowances (Energy-saving Plant and Machinery) (Amendment) Order 2015 amends the Capital Allowances (Energy-saving Plant and Machinery) Order 2001. What is the purpose of the amendments? The amendments come…

  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • #Products
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Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board fast-tracks amendments [US]

The Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board fast-tracks proposed amendments to the Permits for Stationary Sources. The amendments aim ensure the Virginia regulation conform with federal requirements. The Virginia State…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Pollution
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PHMSA proposes pipeline safety changes [US]

In the July 10, 2015 Federal Register the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a proposed rule, amending its pipeline safety regulations in response to the Pipeline Safety,…

  • Industrial Facilities
  • Risk and Health
  • Transport
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OSHA releases inspection guidance for healthcare settings [US]

A memorandum from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was released on June 25, 2015. The memorandum was sent to its regional administrators and state designees providing inspectors with guidance when auditing healthcare…

  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Risk and Health
  • #OSHA
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Update of ISO 17021 Part 1: bodies providing audit and certification [INTL]

The International Standardization Organization (ISO) updated Part 1 of the ISO 17021, in June 2015. The update of ISO 17021 concerns "Conformity assessment and Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management…

  • Energy
  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Risk and Health
  • #Certification
  • #ISO 17021
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Environmental impact assessment: VALUES, the new tool [UK]

A prototype geographic information system (GIS) tool, named VALUES (VAluing Land Use change and Ecosystem Services), has been created from a partnership between Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc and Scottish Environment Protection Agency…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Tool
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