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EPA Checks Science on 4 Chemical Assessments

National Toxicology Program reviews Ramazzini Institute studies and suggests further pathology reviews are needed to resolve differences of opinion.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Adopts Producer Responsibility Resolution

Mayors from California, Washington, Massachusetts, Arkansas, and Texas signed the resolution.

New Brunswick Landfill Executes GHG Reduction Credits

Fredericton Region Solid Waste Commission has registered VER+ offset credits, which allows the organization to sell verified greenhouse gas emission credits.

USGS Measures High Water Marks of Flash Flood in Arkansas

Data from the study will be fed into hydraulic models and ultimately will help authorities make informed decisions about water uses.

AWWA and ASME-ITI to Release RAMCAP Method July 1

The new ANSI standard (J100) for managing risk and resilience is expected to strengthen decision making at water facilities.

Agency Identifies Lead Nonattainment Areas in 12 States

States and the public may comment on EPA's plans until Aug. 16.

EPA Clamps Down on Stormwater Dischargers in Southeast

The agency issued administrative orders to road and property development construction entities in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee.

TCEQ Asks for Judicial Review of EPA's Rule Disapproval

The Texas environmental agency said it has been using the Qualified Facilities Rule since 1996.

WERF Study Uses Dogs to Find Fecal Contamination in Storm Drains

Low-cost canine method could replace DNA-based technique.

Preparing Your Business for Hurricane Season 2010

Creating or updating your disaster recovery plan is a good start.

Kroff: Technology Eliminates VOCs in Metal Fabrication

Pittsburgh-based Kroff Process Technologies claims its technology does not compromise the metalworking process.

Clean Harbors to Pay $150,000 for Hazardous Waste Issues

Inspectors found open, unlabeled and leaking hazardous waste containers, among other things, at the Kimball, Neb., facility.

Fuzzy2 Skimmer Material at Work in Gulf Oil Cleanup

Abanaki product adds surface area and can be retrofitted to existing drum or disk skimmers.

No Health Concerns to Report Yet in School Air Monitoring Initiative

EPA and 22 states have completed air quality testing and are now examining data from 65 schools near large industrial facilities and in urban areas.

HUD to Apply Neighborhood LEED Criteria to Grant Submissions

Housing and Urban Development will encourage smart growth, location efficiency and green communities.

Reflecting Light Wavelengths Reveal Oil in Contaminated Soils

Researchers from several organizations tested visible near infrared light with diffuse reflectance spectroscopy to determine the presence and amount of oil in Louisiana soils.

Selective Structures Pleads Guilty to Hazardous Waste Charges

Justice department orders the company to pay an $80,000 fine, nearly $180,000 in penalties and serve more than 3 years of probation for trying to dispose of paint waste and spent solvents in a large pile of sawdust.