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June 15, 2008
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/NTP/DHS/EPCRA

• EPA Issues Final Risk Mitigation Decision For Ten Rodenticides
• EPA Proposes Pesticide Management And Disposal Standards For Pesticide Containers
• EPA Denies TSCA Section 21 Petition On Natural Rubber Latex Adhesives
• EPA Releases Voluntary Guidance To Assist Businesses Make Consumer Labels Clearer
• EPA Hosts First IRIS Listening Section
• EPA Amends TRI NAICS Codes
  

CAA/CWA

• EPA Issues Draft NPDES General Permit For Stormwater Discharges From Construction Activities
• EPA Issues Guidance On CWA Permits
• Court Denies NRDC Petition Challenging EPA’s HON Rule
• EPA Releases Water Quality Assessment Database
• EPA Announces Proposed Revisions To Lead NAAQS

RCRA/CERCLA

• EPA Proposes To Delist Waste

REACH

• ASTM Issues REACH Consensus Standard For Sharing Information
• UK Begins Consultation On REACH Enforcement

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• IARC Announces Carbon Nanotubes Nominated For Review

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• Representative Markey Introduces Bill To Ban Bisphenol-A In Food And Beverage Containers
• Senator Schumer Urges Conferees To Include BPA Ban In The CPSC Reform Bill
• Legislation To Amend TSCA Introduced In The House And Senate
• House Approves Nanotechnology Reauthorization Bill
• Climate Bill Fails To Garner 60 Votes To Support Cloture
• Legislation That Would Allow Settlements To Require Diesel Emissions Cuts Is Poised For Passage
• Senate Bill Would Amend The ESA

MISCELLANEOUS

• EPA Schedules National Advisory Committee For Acute Exposure Guideline Levels For Hazardous Substances Public Meeting
• FTC To Host “Green Guides” Workshop
• EPA Report Cites Long-Range Trends In Data On State Of Environment In U.S.
• ACGIH Wins Summary Judgment Motion

May 15, 2008
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/NTP/DHS/EPCRA

• ICTA-Led Coalition Petitions For FIFRA Regulation Of Nanoscale Silver Products
• EPA Announces Literature Search For Three Chemicals
• National Advisory Committee For Acute Exposure Guideline Levels For Hazardous Substances Issues Proposed AEGL Values
• TSCA Interagency Testing Committee Issues Sixty-Second Report To The Administrator
• EPA Revokes Four SNURS
• EPA Seeks Comments On Petition To Ban Latex Adhesive
  

CAA/CWA

• EPA Announces Proposed Revisions To Lead NAAQS
• EPA Issues Final Implementing New Source Review Standards For Particles

REACH

• The European Commission Adopts REACH Fee Regulation
• REACH Requirement For Articles Containing Hazardous Material Applies To Whole Product
• ECHA Issues Guidance On Socioeconomic Analyses

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• Committee Prepares For Nanotechnology Reauthorization
• Retailers Adopt Code Of Conduct For Nanotechnology
• Congressional Briefing Held On Nanotechnology
• GAO Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee On The Accuracy Of Data Concerning Federally Funded EHS Research

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• House Committee Approves Nanotechnology Reauthorization Bill
• Senator Schumer Introduces Bill To Ban Bisphenol A In Children’s Products
• The Food And Drug Administration Globalization Act Of 2008 Is Poised For Markup
• House Committee On Energy And Commerce Continues Probe
• Legislation Introduced To Assist Drinking Water Utilities Adapt To Climate Change
• Legislation Would Establish Formaldehyde Health Registry
• Legislation Introduced On Endocrine Disruption Research And Women’s Health And Disease Prevention

MISCELLANEOUS

• Maine Governor Signs Chemicals Bill Into Law
• EPA Issues Spring 2008 Regulatory Agenda
• PEN Hosts A Seminar On The Global Research Needs Assessment
  

April 15, 2008
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/NTP/DHS/EPCRA

• Rotterdam Committee Approves New Chemical Listing
• EPA Launches Risk Assessment Portal
• EPA Develops New Toxicity Database For Research
• Advisers Suggest Revisions To Draft Guidance On Mutagenicity
• EPA Announces Revised IRIS Process
  

CAA/CWA

• EPA Issues Direct Final Rule On National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards For Aerosol Coatings
• EPA Issues Direct Final Rule Amending NESHAP For Acrylic And Modacrylic Fibers Production, Carbon Black Production, Chemical Manufacturing, And Other Categories

RCRA/CERCLA

• Environmental Groups Sue EPA Seeking Review Of RCRA Gasification Exemption

REACH

• ECHA Posted Revised FAQ On REACH
• EC/ECHA Clarify Positions On ORs And The Annex IV And Annex V Exemptions

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• SVTC Calls For Increased Regulation Of Nanomaterials
• NIOSH Offers Employers Nanotechnology Guidance
• PEN Issues Report On Strategies For Managing Nano Risks

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• Senate Climate Change Bill Scheduled For Floor Action In June
• “Plain Language” Bill Clears Senate Committee
• Senate Committee Convenes A Hearing On Legislation To Amend The CWA
• Federal Advisory Committee Act Legislation Was Reported Out Of House Committee
• Legislation Would Mandate Reconsideration Of EPA’s Decision To Deny California Waiver
• Representative Lewis Introduces Legislation On Food And Product Recalls
• Legislation Would Allow Settlements To Require Diesel Emissions Cuts
• Legislation Would Amend TSCA By Phasing Out Mercury In Chlorine And Caustic Soda Manufacturing
• House Committee On Energy And Commerce Expands Probe

MISCELLANEOUS

• Applicants Sought For Safer Detergents Recognition
• Bush Nominates David Hill For EPA General Counsel
• CDC Announces Final Criteria For Removing Chemicals From National Report On Human Exposure To Environmental Chemicals
• ATSDR Issues Seven Updated Chemical Profiles
• Chief Scientist Named At EPA

March 15, 2008
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/NTP/DHS/EPCRA

• EPA Releases 2006 Toxics Release Inventory Data
• EPA Announces Public Meeting Of National Advisory Committee For Acute Exposure Guideline Levels For Hazardous Substances
• EPA Issues Notice Of Data Availability Regarding Acetonitrile Petition
• NTP Publishes Notice On The 12th RoC
  

CAA/CWA

• EPA Proposes Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 3 -- Draft --
• EPA Proposes Revised National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Regulations For Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
• EPA Signs Final Ozone NAAQS

RCRA/CERCLA

• EPA Issues NODA On RCRA Waste Manifest

REACH

• Updated Registration, Intermediate, And PPORD Guidance Available

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• PEN Brief Reviews Applicability Of TRI To Nanomaterials
• NIOSH Updates Version Of Its Strategic Plan For Research In Nanotechnology Through Year 2012
• FOE Releases Report On Nanotechnology In Food And Agriculture

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• President Bush Signs Technical Corrections To PRIA
• Senate Passes The CPSC Reform Act
• Representative Welch Introduces Bill To Overturn EPA’s Denial Of California CAA Waiver
• Senate Bill Promotes Green Chemistry
• Senators Boxer And Lautenberg Announce Hearing On Pharmaceuticals In Drinking Water
• Representative Thompson Introduces Chemical Security Legislation

MISCELLANEOUS

• EPA General Counsel Martella Announces Plans To Resign
• IARC Seeks Nomination For Chemicals Sought For Cancer Research
• SCCP Releases Opinion On Safety Of Nanomaterials In Cosmetic Products
• EPA Schedules Expert Peer-Review Meeting On Framework For Determining A Mutagenic Mode Of Action For Carcinogenicity
• EPA Will Hold Meeting On Industry-Government Partnerships

February 15, 2008
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/NTP/DHS/EPCRA

• EPA Proposes Clarification For Chemical Identification Describing Activated Phosphors For TSCA Inventory Purposes
• ITC Issues Sixty-First Report To The Administrator
• EPA Releases Computer Model To Screen TRI Chemicals
• EPA Releases Multi-Year Pesticide Work Plan
• EPA Issues TSCA Section 8(d) Rule
• EPA Announces Second Workshop To Discuss EDSP Draft Policies And Procedures

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• EPA Announces Voluntary NMSP
• EU Commission Adopts Nanotech Research Guidelines
• Australian Parliament Initiates Nanotechnology Inquiry
• EPA Releases Draft Nanomaterial Research Strategy
• NSET Releases Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related EHS Research

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• House Committee On Energy And Commerce Launches Probe Of Bisphenol A
• Bill Would Expedite Yucca Mountain Licensing
• Chemical Plant Security Bill Moves Forward
• Representative Wynn Calls For Senate Action On Mercury Export Ban

MISCELLANEOUS

• Bush Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Agencies Earmarks

January 15, 2008
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/NTP/DHS/EPCRA

• EPA Publishes Registration Eligibility Decision Schedule
• EPA Generally Denies TSCA Section 21 Petition On Air Fresheners
• EPA Updates Lists Of Inerts Ingredients
• EPA Announces 2008 IRIS Agenda

RCRA/CERCLA

• EPA Proposes New Approach To Reporting Hazardous Substances From Farm Animal Waste
• EPA Launches Emergency Website
• EPA Issues Final Rule On Regulation Of Oil-Bearing Hazardous Secondary Materials
• EPA Announces Updates To RCRA Manual

CAA/CWA/SDW/ESA

• EPA Issues ANPR On Lead NAAQS
• EPA Issues Final Rule On Prevention Of Significant Deterioration And Nonattainment New Source Review Reasonable Possibility In Recordkeeping
• Governor Schwarzenegger Announces EPA Suit Filed To Reverse Waiver Denial

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• Lloyd’s Releases Report Examining Risks And Opportunities
• EU Publishes Nanotechnology Policy Documents
  

REACH

• EU Agency Updates REACH Questions And Answers
• EU Issues Migration Tool To Aid REACH Compliance

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• President Bush Signs Bill Intended To Reform FOIA
• Senate Approves $288 Billion Farm Bill
• Bush Signs Omnibus Spending Bill; Bill Also Addresses Chemical Security Preemption, Solid Waste Processing Along Rail Lines, Health Standard for Cr(VI), And Nanotech Research Plan
• Bush Signs Energy Bill
• President Signs Methamphetamine Cleanup Bill
• Bill Would Assist Small Water Systems Compliance
• Senate Approves Studies Of Military Impacts
  

MISCELLANEOUS

• Government Proposes Policy Letter On Acquiring “Green” Products, Services
• District Court Rules That Brochures Constitute Labeling Under FIFRA

December 15, 2007
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

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TSCA/FIFRA/NTP/DHS/EPCRA

• DHS Publishes Final Chemical Facility Security Rule
• EPA To Hold Pesticide Workshop
• States Sue EPA Over Changes To Toxics Release Inventory Rule
• EPA Issues Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program Draft Policies And Procedures For Initial Screening
• EPA Issues Final Rule On Pesticide Tolerance Crop Grouping Program
• GAO Issues Report On TRI Efforts
• EPA Updates Registration Review Schedule
• EPA Disbands NPPTAC

CAA/CWA/SDWA/ESA

• EPA Issues ANPR On Lead NAAQS
• EPA Issues Final Rule For VOCs In Aerosol Spray Paint
• EPA Proposes Residual Risk Reviews For Eight Source Categories

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• EFSA Begins Review Of Nanotechnology
• Congressional Nanotechnology Caucus Holds Briefing
• ED Suggests Potential Model For Restructuring NNI
• Australia And New Zealand Food Standards Agency Begins Review Of Nanotechnology
• OECD Announces Launch Of Nanomaterials Testing Program
• EC Hosts Debate On Governance And Nanotechnology
• Draft CIB On Medical Screening Of Workers Potentially Exposed To Nanoparticles Available For Comment
• FDLI And PEN Will Cosponsor First Annual Conference On Nanotechnology Law, Regulation, And Policy
  

FDA

• FDA Appoints David Acheson CFSAN Director

REACH

• Member States Will Meet To Discuss The Draft Guidance For The Preparation Of The Chemical Safety Report

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• Senate Approves Energy Bill; House To Vote Next
• Bill Would Increase Review Of Regulatory Burdens
• House Approves Conference Report Of Bill Addressing Defense Department Impact On Climate
• Senate Approves Bill Addressing Methamphetamine Lab Cleanups
• Bill Would Require EPA To Regulate Future Carbon Credit Markets
• Senate Environment Committee Approves Cap-And-Trade Legislation
• Farm Bill Extension Legislation
• Bills Would Expand Federal Climate Research Efforts
• Congress Passes U.S-Peru Trade Bill
  

MISCELLANEOUS

• FTC Considers Revising Green Guides
• EPA Launches Chinese Environmental Law Website
• EPA Schedules Meeting On Compliance
• IARC Outlines Plans For 100th Monograph
• EPA Issues Its Regulatory Agenda

November 15, 2007
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/EPCRA/NTP

• EPA Seeks Comment On StarLink White Paper
• Experts Recommend Additions To RoC
• EPA Issues PR Notice Regarding Container And Containment Rule Label Revisions
• EPA Publishes Registration Review Schedule
• EPA Announces First-Ever Agricultural Advisory Committee
• EPA Announces National Advisory Committee For Acute Exposure Guideline Levels For Hazardous Substances
• EPA Announces Receipt Of TSCA Section 21 Petition On Air Freshners
• EPA Extends Again Comments On Draft EDSP List
• EPA Redesignates Data Requirements For Antimicrobial Pesticides
• EPA Announces New EPA Index To Data Needs
• EPA Issues Draft Guidance On Label Statements Regarding Third-Party Endorsements And Cause Marketing Claims
• EPA Publishes Revised Fee Schedule For Registration Applications
• EPA Publishes Revised FIFRA Registration Data Requirements

CAA/CWA/SDWA/ESA

• National Emission Standards For Hazardous Air Pollutants From Petroleum Refineries
• EPA Issues Final New Source Review Improvement Rule

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• ELI Publishes Nanotechnology Deskbook
• EPA Forwards ICR To OMB
• Nanomaterials Included On ATSDR List Of Proposed Substances For Toxicological Profile Development
• Bush Administration Releases Principles For Nanotechnology Environmental, Health, And Safety Oversight
  

FDA

• FDA Posts Cosmetics Compliance Program Guidance Document

REACH

• Updated REACH In Brief Released
• ECHA Issues Guidance For Identification And Naming Under REACH
• Dr. Plamondon To Speak At REACH Conference
• EC Issues Draft Regulation Detailing REACH Fees

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• Farm Policy Bill Gains Key Approval
• Bill Would Require EPA To Set Perchlorate Standard
• Legislation To Expand Research Of Industrial Energy Efficiency Gains Approval
• House Passes Mercury Export Ban Bill
• Bill Would Spur Carbon Capture
• U.S. Climate Change Research Targeted
• Cap And Trade Measure Advances
• Bill Would Designate Alaska Refuge As Permanent Wilderness
• Water Legislation Becomes Law
• Hardrock Mining Law Would Be Amended To Address Royalties And Citizen Suits
• U.N. Sea Treaty Governing Shipping And Deep-Sea Mining Moves To Full Senate
• House Approves Free Trade Agreement With Peru
• Senate Resolution Celebrates CWA Anniversary
• House Committee Approves BEACH Act Reauthorization
• Railroad Bill Passes With Amendment Addressing Solid Waste Cleanup Rules
• Legislation Would Protect Native Species At Wildlife Refuges
• House Passes Coral Reef Protection Bill
  

MISCELLANEOUS

• ATSDR Announces Availability Of Draft Toxicological Profiles
• CEQ HandBook Urges Collaboration In NEPA Reviews
• President Bush Nominates Former Governor Schafer To Replace Johanns As Agriculture Secretary

October 15, 2007
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/EPCRA/NTP

• EPA Issues Technical Amendment To Pesticide Tolerance Nomenclature
• EPA Issues Draft Scientific And Ethical Approaches For Observational Exposure Studies
• EPA Issues Significant New Use Rules On 38 Chemical
• EPA Issues Draft PR Notice Regarding Environmental Hazard Statements For Outdoor Residential Pesticides
• GAO Issues Report On Different Approaches On Chemical Regulation In U.S. And Europe
• EPA Issues Final SNUR For Mercury Switches In Motor Vehicles
• EPA Reopens Comment Period On Implementation Of Emerging Pathogens And Disinfection Hierarchy For Antimicrobial
• EPA Proposes NAC/AEGL For Hazardous Substances
• Coalition Petitions EPA And CPSC To Regulate Air Fresheners
• FMC Corporation Files Suit Against EPA For Establishing An Incorrect Burden Of Proof For Adjudicatory Hearings
• EPA Launches Pesticide Label System
• EPA Clarifies Position On Ion-Generating
• EPA Amends Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates SNUR
• EPA Selects Acting Director For EFED/OPP

CAA/CWA/SDWA/ESA

• EPA Proposes National Emission Standards For Hazardous Pollutants For Iron And Steel Foundries Area Sources
• EPA Issues Control Techniques Guidelines For Paper, Film, And Foil Coatings
• EPA Proposes Implementation Approval To Regulate Fine Particle Emissions
• EPA Proposes NESHAP For Paint Stripping And Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations At Area Sources

RCRA/CERCLA

• EPA Proposes Amendments To Oil Spill Prevention, Control, And Countermeasure Rule

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• PEN Releases Survey On Public Awareness Of Nanotechnology
• PEN Hosts A Seminar On Responsible NanoCode
• DEFRA Will Publish Revised VRS Guidance

FDA

• FDA Issues Draft Guidance On Microbiological Considerations For Antimicrobial Food Additive Submissions
• FDA Objects To Procter And Gamble Hand Sanitizer Claims

REACH

• The European Chemicals Bureau Issues Two Final Guidance Sections For REACH

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• President Signs PRIA Reauthorization Bill
• Bill Would Ban Import And Manufacture Of Asbestos-Containing Products
• Senate Committee Approves Farm Bill Funds
• House Bill Would Reinstate Superfund Money Via Corporate Taxes
• Senate Committee Approves Increase To Oil Spill Liability Tax
• Senate Approves Defense Spending Bill Requiring Climate Assessments
• Senate Committee Approves Ballast Water Bill
• Conference Report Authorizing Corps Projects Faces Veto Threat
• Tax Credits Approved For Easements And Habitat Protections
• Bills Would Address Sewage Overflows
• Bill Would Establish Commission To Develop National Water Strategy

MISCELLANEOUS

• Environmental Fact Sheets For Older Adults Available In 11 Languages
• EPA Revises Procedure For Implementing NEPA And Assessing Environmental Effects Abroad Of EPA Actions
• EPA Releases Draft Framework For Determining Mutagenic MOA For Carcinogenicity
• OMB Withdraws 2006 Draft Risk Assessment Bulletin And Issues Updated Principles For Risk Analysis
• OECA Announces Enforcement Priorities

September 15, 2007
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/EPCRA/NTP

• EPA Grants TSCA Section 21 Petition On Nonylphenol And Nonylphenol Ethoxylates
• TERA Cooperation Agreement Expires
• EPA Releases List Of High Production Volume Chemicals

CAA/CWA/SDWA

• EPA Proposes Revisions To Consolidated Federal Air Rule
• EPA Updates Website On Endangered Species
• EPA Publishes Groundwater Guidance For Systems At Risk For Microbial Pollutants
• EPA Issues Technical Amendments To Continuous Instrumental Test Methods

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• U.K. Report Lists Government Agencies Working On Nanotechnology Applications
• European Commission Issues Opinion On Risk Assessment Of Nanoparticles
• NNI Seeks Comment On Federal Priorities For Research On Nanoscale Materials
• Canada Publishes Proposed Regulatory Framework For Nanomaterials Under CEPA

FDA

• FDA Releases Proposed Rule Regarding Sunscreens
• NCI Alliance For Nanotechnology In Cancer

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• Legislation Intended To Promote And Coordinate Green Chemistry Efforts
• Senate Passes Spending Bill

MISCELLANEOUS

• EC/HC Publish Third Batch Of Substances For Priority Risk Assessment
• Greenpeace Releases Activists’ Guide To REACH
• Report Of The Import Safety Working Group

August 15, 2007
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/EPCRA/NTP

• EPA Concludes Products Intended For Control Of Public Health Pests Must Be Effective
• EPA Announces ToxCast Phase I Chemicals
• FDA Issues Guidance On Requirements For Devices With Antimicrobial Agents
• ITC Issues Sixtieth Report
• EPA Issues Guidance For Labeling Pesticides
• EPA Announces New Reevaluation Web Page
• Dr. Steven Bradbury To Head SRRD

CAA/CWA/SDWA

• EPA Proposes Emissions Standards For VOCs In Aerosol Spray Paints
• EPA Issues NESHAP For Seven Categories
• EPA Extends Compliance Date For CAFOs
• EPA Issues Guidance To Foster Implementation Of The 2003 Policy On Water Quality Trading

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• EPA Will Hold NMSP Public Meeting And Release Draft Documents
• FDA Nanotechnology Task Force Issues Report
• EC Committee Recommends Revisions To Technical Guidance Documents To Address Nanomaterials
• EPA Announces Nanotechnology Meeting

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• Bill Intended To Spur Nanotechnology Research And Development
• Appropriations Bill Includes Chemical Security State Preemption Provisions
• Law Enacted Requiring Safer Routes For Rail Cars
• Bill Would Accelerate Phaseout Of HCFCs
• TCE Is Subject Of Senate Bill
• Bill Would Restore Certain TRI Reporting Requirements
• Legislation Addresses Definition Of U.S. Waters
• Senate Committee Declines To Limit White House Regulatory Oversight
• Bills Would Include Renewable Resources Mandate
• Gasification Measure Gains Support
• House Approves Spending On Agriculture
• House Approves Funding For Corps Projects
• Ballast Water Bill Withdrawn
• Senate Committee Approves Incentives For Plug-In Vehicles
• Senate Committee Would Require EPA Decision On California Rules By Date Certain
• Bill Would Raise Standards For Cars And Light Trucks
• Bill Would Provide Funds For Water Treatment Plant Security
• Bill Would Establish Bank To Evaluate And Finance Infrastructure Projects

MISCELLANEOUS

• OECD Issues Definitions Of Chemical Terms
• EPA Issues Draft 2007 Report On The Environment: Highlights Of National Trends

July 15, 2007
RECENT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS

TSCA/FIFRA/EPCRA/NTP

• EPA Releases Proposed List Of Chemicals For Initial Endocrine Disruptor Screening
• EPA Outlines EDSP Assay Peer Review
• EPA Seeks Comment On TSCA Citizen Petition
• EPA Will Hold Hearing On Request To Modify EBDC Cancellation Order
• Presentations At June 25-26, 2007, SFIREG Meeting

CAA/CWA/SDWA

• EPA Issues Direct Final Rule Amending NESHAPs For Primary Copper Smelting And Secondary Copper Smelting Area Sources
• EPA Proposes Guidelines For Controlling VOCs From Product Coatings
• EPA Proposes To Revise National Ambient Air Quality Standards For Ozone

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• EPA Will Hold NMSP Public Meeting And Release Draft Documents
• ED And DuPont Release Nano Risk Framework
• EPA Will Hold Conference On “Pollution Prevention Through Nanotechnology”
• PCAST Hears From Experts On Applications And Implications Of Nanotechnology

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• House Homeland Security Bill Includes Chemical Security State Preemption Provision
• House And Senate Address Endocrine Disruptor Program
• Oil And Gas Industry Would Fund Energy Tax Breaks
• Coal-To-Liquids Proposal Would Mandate Production
• Green Chemistry Bill Offered In House
• Fuel Economy Increase Compromise Added To Senate Energy Bill
• House Energy Independence Bill
• House Panel Clears Bills To Boost Carbon Sequestration, Biofuels, And Solar Energy Amendment Would Bar Implementation Of Executive Order
• House And Senate EPA Appropriations Bills
• House Committee Supports Transportation Measures
• Senate Committee Approves Additional Funding For Energy And Water Programs
• OMB Would Be Required To Track Funds For Great Lakes Restoration
• System To Detect Threats Gains Backing
• Coral Reef Conservation Act Gains Approval

MISCELLANEOUS

• California Green Chemistry Initiative
• NTP Announces New Associate Director
• The 2007 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Program Small Business Award Winner
• Supreme Court Rules That ESA Not Part Of NPDES Transfer Process
• Bush Nominates New OMB Director
• Supreme Court Overturns Dr. Miles And Rules Vertical Price Restraints Are To Be Judged By Rule of Reason
• ATDSR Announces Intent To Develop Two Interaction Profiles
• DOT Increases Civil Penalties

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