Ground

To avoid toxic chemical leaks into ground, chemical makers make use of overfill sensors for tanks and vessels, leak detection devices, proper drainage, alarms, and other such technologies. Cleanup efforts at older defunct sites also are underway to further protect and reduce potential environmental hazards.

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Book Club: Remediation of Contaminated Sites
David L. Russell says that mistakes caused by incompetence lead to expensive and incomplete cleanups. His book seeks to change that.
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On November 16, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a proposal that would amend the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) fees rule. The proposed increases...
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Strategies arise to combat PFAS as more studies reveal the health hazards of the chemicals
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Newly issued documents offer a reprieve for TSCA Section 4 test orders

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Feb. 27, 2022
Regulating the numerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in one category remains challenging
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Feb. 7, 2022
Study suggests promising ways to reduce the environmental impact of the common plastic
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Jan. 23, 2022
In Part 2 of asbestos regulation, the agency will evaluate conditions of use excluded from Part 1
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The bill’s huge scope provides something for nearly all stakeholders