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NASF News Update – EPA Continues Preliminary Review of Metal Finishing Wastewater Discharge Standards
October 21, 2014 - Laws & Regulation, USA
“The Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA), i.e. the association of state water quality regulators, requested EPA to revise the effluent limitation guidelines or issue new guidance regarding pretreatment standards for the metal finishing industry. EPA last issued pretreatment standards for the metal finishing and electroplating sectors in the early 1980s: Metal Finishing Effluent Limitation […]
Read NewsOntario Ministry of Labour – New Leaves of Absence
October 17, 2014 - Laws & Regulation, Ontario
“On October 29, 2014, Bill 21, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Leaves to Help Families), 2014 comes into force. The bill amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) to create three new job-protected leaves.” Family Caregiver Leave Critically Ill Child Care Leave Crime-Related Child Death or Disappearance Leave Read Article
Read NewsChemSec – SIN List Updated
October 16, 2014 - European Union, Laws & Regulation
“Since 2008 the SIN List has been highlighting chemicals of high concern that are likely to be subject to future EU regulation, and as a result it has been recognised as an important driver for innovation. Today´s update lists an additional 28 chemicals for priority action and takes one step further by launching SINimilarity – […]
Read NewsNEWS – ECHA Proposal to add new substances to Authorisation List
September 19, 2014 - European Union, Laws & Regulation, News
“ECHA has launched a public consultation on its draft recommendation of new substances to be included in the Authorisation List. Comments can be submitted by 30 November 2014. In parallel, ECHA facilitates a call by the European Commission on the possible socio-economic consequences of the inclusion of these substances in Annex XIV. Helsinki, 1 September […]
Read NewsPEI – EPA WASTE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS AMENDMENT
September 12, 2014 - Laws & Regulation, News, Prince Edward Island
“(Approved by His Honour the Lieutenant Governor in Council dated August 19, 2014.) Pursuant to section 25 of the Environmental Protection Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E-9, Council made the following regulations: Section 1 of the Waste Resource Management Regulations (EC691/00) is amended….” Read Gazette Notice – Page 25
Read NewsChemicals Management Plan Progress Report
September 10, 2014 - Federal, Laws & Regulation
The second issue of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) Progress Report is now available on Environment Canada’s website. “The report is published twice a year to keep stakeholders and interested parties up to date on the activities and programs related to Canada’s CMP. It reports on advances in major initiatives and highlights key activities related to […]
Read NewsGovernment of Canada Tables Legislation to Improve Labelling and Classification of Workplace Chemicals
March 31, 2014 - Federal, Laws & Regulation, News
March 31, 2013 Ι News Release: Government of Canada Tables Legislation to Improve Labelling and Classification of Workplace Chemicals “Proposed changes deliver on key Regulatory Cooperation Council initiative” As part of Economic Action Plan 2014, the Government of Canada today tabled new legislation intended to improve the level of protection for workers handling hazardous materials […]
Read NewsCoal and Petroleum Coke Ban for Space Heating Regulation
February 3, 2014 - Laws & Regulation, Manitoba
February 3, 2014 Ι Manitoba – Coal and Petroleum Coke Ban Read more: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/pdf/e125-183.13.pdf
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