US EPA -’Significant New Alternatives’ for Ozone Depleting Substances

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a new list of acceptable substitutes for ozone-depleting substances, including ‘Hot Shot 2′ for HCFC-22 and HCFC blends (affecting refrigerators, chillers, A/C units, and heat pumps), ‘R-407F’ for HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b (affecting … Continue reading

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USA: Toxicological Review of Trichloroethylene

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released its Toxicological Review of Trichloroethylene (TCE) in which it classifies TCE as a carcinogen for the first time. For further details, please contact us.

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US EPA Proposed Revisions to GHG Reporting Rules

On 9 September 2011,  the US Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule amending its Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases rule. The proposed rule clarifies existing requirements, increases flexibility for certain calculation methods, amends data reporting requirements, and clarifies terms … Continue reading

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