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EPA May Regulate Chemicals in Many Products

Posted by Environmental Leader on 02/10/2009

Marking a significant overhaul of the country’s chemicals policies, which have been in place since 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s top official outlined the Obama Administration’s goals to reform the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).U.S. EPA Administrato ...

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EPA to Require Large Emitters to use ‘Best Technologies’ to Reduce Emissions

Posted by Environmental Leader on 30/09/2009

In a move that could galvanize industrial opposition to cap and trade, the EPA is proposing that large emitters use the “best available” technologies to minimize GHG emissions when facilities are constructed or significantly modified.The rule would apply to large industrial operations ...

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Retail Industry, Truckers Unite to Reduce Port Emissions

Posted by Environmental Leader on 25/09/2009

A partnership between the Retail Industry Leadership Association and the Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) aims to slash diesel emissions in and around U.S. ports.The partnership builds upon previous coalition programs at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, where CRT member comp ...

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Groups Ask EPA to Regulate Air Pollution at Factory Farms

Posted by Environmental Leader on 23/09/2009

A group of environmental and public health organizations have filed a legal petition with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for regulation of air pollution at factory farms, reports CommonDreams.com.Spearheaded by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the 69-page petition includ ...

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The North Face May be Fined $1M Over Unsubstantiated Product Claims

Posted by Environmental Leader on 22/09/2009

The EPA may impose fines of nearly $1 million on the parent company of The North Face for alleged sale and distribution of unregistered pesticides through footwear products.VF Corp., owner of The North Face, is facing the action over marketing claims about footwear containing the AgION silver-tre ...

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