EPA May Propose Two Rules in 2010 to Obtain Data on Nanoscale Chemicals

Summary posted by Meridian on 12/11/2009
Source: The Bureau of National Affairs' Daily Environment Report
Author: Pat Rizzuto

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in its Semiannual Regulatory Agenda released December 7, said that it may propose two regulations aimed at gathering data on nanoscale chemicals. The first is a reporting requirement for certain nanoscale materials - that are unspecified - by June 2010. According to the agency, "[T]his rule would propose that persons who manufacture these nanoscale materials notify EPA of certain information including production volume; methods of manufacture and processing; exposure and release information; and available health and safety studies. The proposed reporting of these activities will provide EPA with an opportunity to evaluate the information and consider appropriate action under TSCA [Toxic Substances Control Act] to reduce any risk to human health or the environment." The second would be a test rule for certain multi-wall carbon nanotubes, along with nanoscale clay and alumina, by November 2010. EPA said that the results of such tests "...would assist EPA in understanding the health effects of the substance to manage/minimize any potential risk and exposure. Results could also help with establishing a correlation bettering the chemical/physical properties and health effects needed to protect workers handling the substance." The article can be viewed online at the link below.

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our team contact us site map	EPA May Propose Two Rules in 2010 to Obtain Data on Nanoscale Chemicals Summary posted by Meridian on 12/11/2009 Source: The Bureau of National Affairs' Daily Environment Report Author: Pat Rizzuto The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in its Semiannual Regulatory Agenda released December 7, said that it may propose two regulations aimed at gathering data on nanoscale chemicals. The first is a reporting requirement for certain nanoscale materials - that are unspecified - by June 2010. According to the agency, "[T]his rule would propose that persons who manufacture these nanoscale materials notify EPA of certain information including production volume; methods of manufacture and processing; exposure and release information; and available health and safety studies. The proposed reporting of these activities will provide EPA with an opportunity to evaluate the information and consider appropriate action under TSCA [Toxic Substances Control Act] to reduce any risk to human health or the environment." The second would be a test rule for certain multi-wall carbon nanotubes, along with nanoscale clay and alumina, by November 2010. EPA said that the results of such tests "...would assist EPA in understanding the health effects of the substance to manage/minimize any potential risk and exposure. Results could also help with establishing a correlation bettering the chemical/physical properties and health effects needed to protect workers handling the substance." The article can be viewed online at the link below. The original article may still be available at news.bna.com/deln/DELNWB/split_display.adp?fedfid=15831760&vname=de... As tagged by Meridian Institute: Implications: Human Health Risks, Worker Safety, Governance, Environmental Risks Nanomaterials: Carbon Nanoparticle, Naturally Occurring Regions: North America Stakeholders: Government, Industry Minerals And Metals: Minerals, Metals Related Forums: Metals and Minerals Human Health Risks and Worker Safety Environmental Risks Governance print format	NDN Home Subscribe Manage Subscription Search News Archives 3rd International Seminar on Nanosciences and Nanotechnology -- Seminario Naotecnologias Cuba (7/29/2010) The 3rd International Seminar on Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, organized by the Office of the Scientific Advisor to the State Council of the Republic of Cuba and the Center for Advanced Cuban Studes (CEAC), will take place from September 6-10, 2010, in Havana, Cuba. The aim of the conference is to open new paths of cooperation for the development of CEAC, consolidate existent and emerging networks in the country, and provide elements for the design of a national strategy in this field. [More] Super-sizing a Cancer Drug Minimizes Side Effects -- MIT News (7/29/2010) Scientists at the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST) have designed a new version of the drug cisplatin, one of the first chemotherapy drugs given to patients diagnosed with cancer, that spares the kidneys, allowing doctors to use higher doses. [More] An Asphalt Pact Cut Fumes—& Created A Model -- New Haven Independent (7/29/2010) At a recent conference hosted by the United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), convened to talk about the potential health hazards in the nanotechnology industry, a successful partnership between government, industry, and workers to tackle worker safety in the asphalt industry was looked to as a possible model for addressing worker safety in the nanotechnology industry. [More] Nanomagnets Remove Pathogens from Blood -- Nanowerk (7/28/2010) Researchers from the Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering of the ETH Zurich, Switzerland, have demonstrated a novel use of nanomagnets to rapidly and selectively remove heavy metal ions, overdosed steroid drugs and proteins from human blood. [More] More News... Learn how to include these headlines on your own website by clicking here. Please email us if you require text-only versions of the daily emails.