U.S. EPA Toxic Chemicals and Pesticides News U.S. EPA Toxic Chemicals and Pesticides News http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/By+Date!open en-us EPA Issues Call for 2010 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award Nominationshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8126184351BAE79C85257673005D8F80FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2009 WASHINGTON – EPA is accepting nominations for the 15th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge AwardsThu, 19 Nov 2009 12:04:18 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8126184351BAE79C85257673005D8F80EPA Approves No Discharge Zone Designation for South Shore Estuary Reservehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/528620CF18AEC9B1852576720054141A(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a proposal to prohibit vessel waste discharges within the South Shore Estuary Reserve of Long IslandWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:21:22 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/528620CF18AEC9B1852576720054141AEPA announces major investment in healthy homes for Pueblo Countyhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/745A1D978EBF357C852576710081BF80(Denver, Colo. -- November 17, 2009) The U.STue, 17 Nov 2009 18:39:15 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/745A1D978EBF357C852576710081BF80St. Louis Landlord to Pay Penalty, Perform Lead Paint Removal for Failure to Inform Residents, Homeowners of Lead Hazardshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/36D613C26D3C6C5A85257670006D409EEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 16, 2009) - A StMon, 16 Nov 2009 15:01:14 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/36D613C26D3C6C5A85257670006D409EWisconsin is first state with lead-based paint renovation, repair and painting programhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9D4DE55EB8C499548525766C0079E68FFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA225 (CHICAGO - Nov. 12, 2009) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has announced that two of Wisconsin’s lead-based paint programs have been federally authorizedThu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:34 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9D4DE55EB8C499548525766C0079E68FEnvironmental Justice Grants Now Availablehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B6D7BA5862825AF18525766C0069E9FAEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 12, 2009) - EPA is seeking Environmental Justice Small Grant applications to support projects that address local environmental and public health issues within affected communitiesThu, 12 Nov 2009 15:20:17 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B6D7BA5862825AF18525766C0069E9FAEPA Region 7 to Participate at National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk Event http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FAFBD9921B5FE3548525766600681077Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 6, 2009) - EPA officials will attend the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event in Kansas City on Thursday, Nov. 12. Attendees will be available for news interviews in booth 70Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:05:13 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FAFBD9921B5FE3548525766600681077MU Extension Receives Grant to Help Amish, Mennonite Growers to Reduce Pesticides http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B78FFEC64B33211685257664006AE3CDEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 4, 2009) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 7 office has awarded the University of Missouri Extension a Strategic Agricultural Initiative grant totaling $51,158 to reduce the use of high-risk pesticidesWed, 4 Nov 2009 17:38:08 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B78FFEC64B33211685257664006AE3CDEPA Proposes New Pesticide Labeling to Control Spray Drift and Protect Human Healthhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0CF98CA512B5623285257664005E1F5EIMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2009 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rolled out proposed guidance for new pesticide labeling to reduce off-target spray and dust driftWed, 4 Nov 2009 12:10:42 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0CF98CA512B5623285257664005E1F5EU.S. EPA takes enforcement action against the Wilbur-Ellis Company for 21 violations of federal pesticide law http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/642D8A04D36E7BF085257663005FA0F6SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined a California-based national distributor of agricultural products, the Wilbur-Ellis Company, $99,600 for 21 alleged violations of federal pesticide lawTue, 3 Nov 2009 12:27:36 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/642D8A04D36E7BF085257663005FA0F6EPA adds U.S. Magnesium to Superfund site listhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B7AC58045019BD6085257662007548A8EPA adds U.S. Magnesium to Superfund site list Listing makes cleanup of Tooele County facility a high priority (Denver, Colo. -- November 2, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with support from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ), today announced it has added U.SMon, 2 Nov 2009 18:49:54 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B7AC58045019BD6085257662007548A8EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Hopewell Precision Sitehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F61B14DC5027D1F68525765F00641433(New York, NY) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to address contamination at the Hopewell Precision site in Hopewell Junction, New YorkFri, 30 Oct 2009 14:17:09 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F61B14DC5027D1F68525765F00641433EPA Proceeds with Revoking Regulations Allowing Carbofuran Pesticide Residues on Foodhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/790517A9792BE9A48525765F005996B8FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2009 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward to implement the agency’s May 2009 final rule revoking tolerances, or residue limits, for the pesticide carbofuranFri, 30 Oct 2009 12:29:51 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/790517A9792BE9A48525765F005996B8Early Results from Air Toxics Monitoring at Washington and Oregon Schools Released Todayhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/27E8FCAABFA951608525765E00719DCFFirst air monitoring results at four Washington and Oregon schools are now available on the agency’s Web site. (Seattle, WashThu, 29 Oct 2009 17:10:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/27E8FCAABFA951608525765E00719DCFEPA Region 7 Releases First Air Monitoring Data from Colvin Elementary School in Wichita, Kan.http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C33F7D1B89DCAF638525765E006686A9Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., October 29, 2009) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 announced today that the first set of air toxics monitoring data from Colvin Elementary School in Wichita, Kan., has been posted on the agency's Web siteThu, 29 Oct 2009 14:39:51 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C33F7D1B89DCAF638525765E006686A9EPA Orders Chemical Testing for Hormone Effectshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D60590E519CE3C2E8525765E0053F331WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued the first test orders for pesticide chemicals to be screened for their potential effects on the endocrine systemThu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:59 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D60590E519CE3C2E8525765E0053F331EPA Posts New Schools Air Toxics Monitoring Initiative Datahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C50F116862DC42588525765E0050836E(New York, N.Y.) The first results from ongoing air toxics monitoring at two New Jersey schools and one New York school are now available on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Web siteThu, 29 Oct 2009 11:50:43 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C50F116862DC42588525765E0050836EEPA Region 6 Releases First Air Monitoring Data from Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School in Shreveport, Louisiana http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/54F6498131F75CD78525765E005333B9(Dallas, Texas – October 29, 2009) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 announced today the first set of air toxics monitoring data from Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been posted on the agency’s Web siteThu, 29 Oct 2009 11:12:14 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/54F6498131F75CD78525765E005333B9EPA's New Green Parking Lot Allows Scientists to Study Permeable Surfaces That May Help the Environmenthttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/61B216A56EA5E4AC8525765D0056A5A7(New York, N.Y.) Paved parking lots and driveways make our lives easier, but they often create an easy pathway for pollutants to reach underground water sources and alter the natural flow of water back into the ground. The U.SWed, 28 Oct 2009 11:46:25 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/61B216A56EA5E4AC8525765D0056A5A7Dura Coat Products, Inc., Joins EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Prioritieshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8997132157D30855852576580057DD90Company commits to reducing lead chromate and polycyclic aromatic compounds from paint formulations (Huntsville, Ala. – October 23, 2009) The U.SFri, 23 Oct 2009 11:59:43 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8997132157D30855852576580057DD90Lead-Based Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Workshop to be held in Charleston, SChttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C718C984560F5F7285257658004FF806(Atlanta, Ga. – Oct. 23, 2009) -- Representatives from the U.SFri, 23 Oct 2009 10:35:47 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C718C984560F5F7285257658004FF806EPA Recognizes BASF Corporation in Spartanburg, SC for Improving Chemical Safety in Schoolshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/989F6F14D9259BE485257657006BF39B(Atlanta, Ga. – Oct. 22, 2009) – The BASF Corporation—White Stone Facility in Spartanburg, SC is one of eleven organizations recently honored by the U.SThu, 22 Oct 2009 15:40:28 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/989F6F14D9259BE485257657006BF39BEPA Recognizes ADEM for Improving Chemical Safety in Schoolshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E3C287D7DC78B04E85257657006BC0F7(Atlanta, Ga. – Oct. 22, 2009) – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is one of eleven organizations recently honored by the U.SThu, 22 Oct 2009 15:36:57 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E3C287D7DC78B04E85257657006BC0F7 Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe recognized for school chemical cleanout campaignhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1909690BEF26CE1C852576570067F0A6Washington, DC event recognizes removal of 1,500 pounds of chemicals from Reservation schools (Denver, Colo. -- October, 22, 2009) The U.SThu, 22 Oct 2009 14:55:18 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1909690BEF26CE1C852576570067F0A6EPA Proposes Tightening Standards for Lead-Safe Renovation Practices and Lead Paint Dust to Protect Childrenhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D134D1ECC9FC88D68525765700582F4CFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2009 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is marking National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by announcing several actions the agency proposes to take to prevent lead poisoningThu, 22 Oct 2009 12:05:13 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D134D1ECC9FC88D68525765700582F4CClaims About Keyboards Result in $205,000 Penalty for Samsung; Company Agrees to Stop Making Claimshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/201D62B730B8262985257656005AF84C(New York, NY) When it publicized that its keyboards were antimicrobial and inhibited germs and bacteria, Samsung hadn’t registered its products with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and was found to be in violation of the federal pesticide lawWed, 21 Oct 2009 12:38:06 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/201D62B730B8262985257656005AF84CU.S. EPA settles for $15,600 with Behr Process for selling an unregistered pesticide http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EABDC26961B9406B852576550069E159U.S. EPA settles for $15,600 with Behr Process for selling an unregistered pesticide LOS ANGELES – The U.STue, 20 Oct 2009 15:24:16 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EABDC26961B9406B852576550069E159Central California company reports, corrects environmental violationshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/85F947A19C24865A8525765500596B1CCentral California company reports, corrects environmental violations, U.S. EPA reduces fine Hogan Manufacturing failed to submit information on toxic chemical releases (SAN FRANCISCO) – The U.STue, 20 Oct 2009 14:01:08 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/85F947A19C24865A8525765500596B1CNew EPA Information on Insect Repellentshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F6448CF89E666FD0852576550052EDA0FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2009 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new Web page containing product information on certain skin-applied insect repellentsTue, 20 Oct 2009 11:09:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F6448CF89E666FD0852576550052EDA0Wipe Out Lead Poisoning http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/141394496784B84485257654006A2CB8October 18 -24 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (San Francisco, CalifMon, 19 Oct 2009 15:19:42 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/141394496784B84485257654006A2CB8