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EPA to ban most uses of methylene chloride
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will ban most industrial and commercial uses of the carcinogenic chemical methylene chloride, under…
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EPA aims to strengthen chemical risk evaluation process
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency says a new rule “charts the path for our risk evaluations to ensure we…
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Wheel weights and lead exposure: EPA asks for feedback
Washington — As the Environmental Protection Agency considers regulating the manufacture, processing and distribution of lead wheel weights, it’s seeking…
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Open for comment: Part 2 of EPA risk evaluation for asbestos
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback on Part 2 of a final draft risk evaluation that claims…
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EPA rule limits PFAS chemicals in drinking water : Shots
EPA is limiting PFAS chemicals in drinking water in the U.S. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption toggle caption Rogelio V.…
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EPA proposal eyes additional reporting of chemical data
Washington — Chemical manufacturers and importers of 16 different chemicals would be required to submit data from unpublished health and…
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EPA wants feedback on draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting public comment on a draft risk evaluation that states the chemical substance…
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EPA moves to reduce ethylene oxide emissions
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency intends to significantly reduce emissions of ethylene oxide – a gas used to sterilize…
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EPA is banning the import and use of asbestos
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will ban the use and import of chrysotile asbestos – a known human carcinogen…
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