Regulations & Legislation


REACHing for Answers

Producers and handlers of all types of chemicals have specific obligations to fulfill to the European Chemicals Agency and their European customers.

States, EPA Enforce Fluorescent Recycling Laws

Residents may not be aware of bans on fluorescent lamp disposal in nine states.

Climate Lobbying Grows as Bill Makes Progress

The Center for Public Integrity says nearly 140 businesses and interest groups have joined in lobbying on climate change.

Pennsylvania Discounts Solar Costs for Homes, Businesses

The PA Sunshine Solar Program will provide rebates of up to 45 percent to home and business owners who install new solar technologies.

U.S. Appears 'Ready' for New Fuel Efficiency Policy

The White House noted that the program will provide certainty and predictability to 2016 and includes flexibility that will reduce the cost of compliance.

Montgomery Completes IT Security, Disaster Plan

The Water Works and Sanitary Sewer Board of Montgomery, Ala., worked with Integrated Computer Solutions to complete its business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness plan.



EPA Extends E15 Application Comment Period

The current limit on the amount of ethanol that can be blended into a gallon of gasoline is 10 volume percent ethanol (E10) for conventional vehicles.

Jefferson Renewable Energy Gets Waste Plant Permit

Ohio EPA has approved the air permit for a $317-million renewable energy plant

Revised Specs Lower Cost of WaterSense in New Homes

EPA has refined the draft labeling specification for single-family new homes.

Maryland Preparing to Implement GHG Reduction Act

The state must achieve a 25 percent reduction in emissions by 2020.

AWE Notes Water Efficiency Bills in Congress

The Alliance for Water Efficiency particularly noted a measure that would provide $50 million for a water efficiency and conservation rebate program.

EPA Itemizes ARRA Awards for Water Infrastructure

Iowa, American Samoa, Hawaii, Utah, and Texas will receive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for wastewater, drinking water, and water quality management projects.

EPA-led Committee to Expand Help with Chesapeake Cleanup

The agency will manage new plans by a team of seven federal agencies.

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