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The article offers updates related to environmental protection initiatives in the U.S. President Barack Obama and his administration has expressed their intention to strengthen air pollution and mercury policies for the optimization of environmental enforcement. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed implementation of the 1997 8-Hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality standards. The McIlvaine Co. reveals that the $6 billion stimulus package for water industry is expected to improve and expand water infrastructure projects which includes clean and purified water.

Focuses on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposed framework for its Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP). Availability of the straw proposal on the Internet; Selection of candidate chemicals; Proposed VCCEP test battery. INSET: VCCEP: The Impact On You.

Focuses on the effluent trading pilot demonstration projects being conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) across the United States, as part of efforts to finalize framework for the policy. Experience of successful effluent trading pilots; Obstacles facing effluent trading initiatives; Program requirements; Benefits expected from the project; Outlook for the initiative. INSET: Types of effluent trading..

The article provides information on a report released by the Investor Responsibility Research Center Inc. (IRRC) institute, which examines the impact of the cap and trade system on businesses in the U.S. The report notes that with such system, 203 of the listed companies would lose 1 percent of their income and 71 more companies would see more than a 10 percent cost increase. Moreover, comments and doubts of businesses over the impact of the systems on their concerns are also mentioned.

The article reports on the postponement in implementation of the Spill Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule which is expected to take effect on November 10, 2011 for the completion of SPCC requirements for offshore oil industries. It discusses the threats to environment caused by oil drilling industry's oil spills and other pollution issues which opted the implementation of SPCC requirements for owners or operators of offshore facilities. It cites the purpose of the SPCC rule.

Announces a proposal from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to reinstate its one-hour standard for ground-level ozone in almost 3000 US counties where the standard has been revoked since 1998. Response to a decision by the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanding the agency's eight-hour ozone standard.

Focuses on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's development of a strategy to further reduce toxic air emissions in hundreds of areas across the country. Emphasis on urban areas where concentrations of air pollutants are especially high; Goal of reducing cancer risks; Establishment of standards for industries.

Reports on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's construction of a single list of persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals on which the agency will concentrate regulatory efforts. Public confusion stemming from the existence of more than one list of PBT chemicals; Agency's media strategy.

Focuses on the warning issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency to owners and operators of underground storage tanks regarding the deadline set for performing tank upgrades. Need for owners and tank operators to meet the new national leak detection standards; Key provisions of the leak detection standards.

The article discusses several state rules in the U.S. It says that the proposed amendment on watersupply regulation in Alabama addresses the new groundwater facilities' physical requirements. It adds that Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed two bills for the mercury management in thermostats and vehicles. It mentions that an operating permit from federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was issued to Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility in Virginia that limits nitrogen waste.

The article reports on the proposed shipping rules by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to meet international standards, the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). It offers information on the proposal and revision of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO TI), and other model regulations.

The article focuses on the final rule issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 3, 2010 to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It states that EPA is implementing the rule in two phases wherein the largest GHG emitters will be required to obtain permits during the first phase of the rule's implementation while permits for smaller sources of GHG emissions will be deferred on the second phase. It adds that lawsuits are to be expected against the regulation of the rule.

The article offers news briefs related to environmental policies in the U.S. The amendments for the Scrap Tire Program of Alabama were passed by the state's Environmental Management Commission. The revisions for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit program of Ohio were proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A draft 2010 Impaired Waters List was brought out by West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

The article discusses the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It says that the EDSP allows the screening of chemicals that are included in the list of EPA. It states that EDSP involves two-tier testing approach. However, there are controversy on probative and scientific value of the Tier 1 screening. It adds that industry stakeholders are concerned on the implications of Tier 1 screening on their chemicals.

The author reflects on the changes made to the environmental regulation in the U.S. He mentions that as carbon emission became the main issue in the Congress, sooner there will be requirements to monitor and tally all carbon emissions from a facility, new rules for mining companies and electric utilities and a discharge limit of water. He states that these changes to environmental regulation will soon lead affected industries to go after Congressional Committee or a federal agency.

The article reports on a delayed announcement of Steven Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA) on a new smog standard that lowered the acceptable ozone levels from 80 to 75 part per billion released by EPA in March 2008. It is stated that EPA wanted to make the standard tougher and that Office of the Management and Budget objected with regards to its cost that caused the standard to be weakened. Furthermore, setting new standards confused the agency. Johnson states that U.S. President George Bush let him made the final determination.

The article offers information on the Semiannual Regulatory Agenda of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The document is issued twice a year which contains EPA regulations, existing policy initiatives and policies completed/cancelled in the previous agenda. The author expresses that the agenda condense and organize the information into useful, accessible resource. She adds that the agenda are organized according to pre-rulemaking, proposed rulemaking, final rulemaking and long-term rulemaking so that people may be aware of the policies and actions developed by EPA.

The article focuses on the move of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise solid waste regulations. On March 26, 2007, EPA proposed to revise the concept of solid waste to exclude certain secondary hazardous materials being reclaimed or recycled. According to EPA, about 4,600 facilities dealing with over 500 million tons of secondary hazardous substances will be affected by the proposed decree. The agency adds that the industries that could be most affected by the proposal include chemical manufacturing, electronics sector and industrial waste management industry. It is stated that an earlier version of the proposal has been suggested on October 28, 2003.

The article reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new standards for recycling cathode ray tubes or CRTs. The EPA simplified federal hazardous waste management requirements for CRTs and CRT glass for recycling. The streamlined standards were issued to increase collection and recycling of CRT and thereby save energy, conserve resources, allow recovery of lead to be reused and reduce lead sent to landfills. EPA Assistant Administrator Susan Bodine said the new rule will encourage reuse and recycling of CRTs for productive use rather than being sent to landfills. Under the new rule, used, unbroken CRTs are not classified as hazardous wastes as long as they are not stored for more than a year.

This article examines the new rules on low-sulfur diesel fuels published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S. in May 2006. The newest addition to the agency's compliment of rules affecting the diesel fuel industry was motivated by the need for additional changes to the regulations. The rules mandate the use of lower-sulfur fuels in diesel engines beginning in 2006 for highway diesel, and 2007 for nonroad diesel fuel. Refiners and importers are required to produce highway diesel fuel meeting a 15-ppm maximum requirement starting in June 2006.

The article presents information on the environmental policy in the United States. In 1990, Congress amended the Clean Air Act (CAA). Recently, a federal appeals court blocked Environmental Protection Agency (EPP) from going forward with new regulations that many claimed were more apparent to increase pollution. According to the court, EPA's changes violated the language of the CAA, and ruled that any such change can only be authorized by Congress. The court has given the Congress an opportunity to step up and clarify some of the legal language in the CAA.

Reports on the environmental policies of various states in the U.S. Arkansas; Florida; Indiana; Massachusetts; Maryland; New Hampshire; Oregon; Utah; Washington.

Reports on the need for the U.S. to sustain its oceans, coasts and valuable resources future generations. Development of a comprehensive national ocean policy for the 21st century; Balance of the use with sustainability for U.S. oceans, the Great Lakes and coastal areas; Call of The Marine Fish conservation Network for governors to support the key recommendations of the report.

Reports on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Mike Leavitt's disclosure of his guiding principles, plans and aspirations for the agency. Environmental protection philosophy that Leavitt intends to follow; Preview of his 500-day action plan to significantly improve the nation's air quality.

Comments on the environmental regulatory course pursued by United States President George W. Bush's administration. Decision not to pursue controls on carbon dioxide; Withdrawal of arsenic standards for drinking water issued near the end of President Bill Clinton's administration.

Presents information on United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations as of May 2000. Hazardous waste storage permits for sludge from the treatment of electroplating wastewater; Implementation of pollution prevention practices; Proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

Reports on regulatory developments concerning environmental protection in the United States, as of March 2000. US Environmental Protection Agency's issuance of a rule establishing effluent limitations guidelines; Proposed amendment of the pulp and paper National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

Presents environmental regulation-related news from the United States as of February 2000. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to delist phosphoric acid from the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; EPA's revision of drinking water regulations.

Focuses on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Comprehensive Storm Water Phase II Regulation. Applicability of NPDES beyond traditional pollution emitters and municipal publicly owned treatment works; Criticisms on the Phase II rule; Changes in the NPDES coverage of wastewater discharges.

Reveals that hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerators located in states that have not submitted to United States Environmental Protection Agency plans would be subject to a federal plan to implement emissions guidelines.

Takes a look at pollution control proposals by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Includes in vitro dermal absorption rate testing of 47 chemical substances; Maximum Achievable Control Technology emission standards for owners or operators of major sources of hazardous air pollutants.

Focuses on United States Environmental Protection Agency's issuance of regulations that will make easier the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous remediation waste. Hazardous Waste Identification Rule for Contaminated Media; Elimination of many disincentives to remediation.

Deals with United States Environmental Protection Agency's plan to focus its resources on compliance activities related to underground storage tanks. Mandate for tank owners to install spill prevention and leak detection measures.

Focuses on an agreement which prevents the filing of a lawsuit on the cleanup of tanks at the United States Department of Energy's facility in Hanford, Washington. Commitment to a timetable of cleanup priorities; Transfer of radioactive wastes to doubleshell tanks.