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Maine Bans More Products under its PFAS Law
Apr 25, 2024
On April 16, 2024, the State of Maine signed into An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution. Initially enacted in 2021, Maine's PFAS Act prohibits the sale of any product containing intentionally added PFAS in the State from January 1, 2030, unless determined as a currently unavoidable use (CUUs).
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U.S. EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under CERCLA
Apr 23, 2024
On April 17, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a rule to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under section 102(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
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France Moves Forward with PFAS Ban Amid Industry Pushback
Apr 22, 2024
Despite opposition from the government and industries, French National Assembly nodded through a proposed bill aimed at protecting the population from the risks linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on April 4, 2024. The bill will proceed to the Senate for deliberation.
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China MEE Steps Up New Pollutant Monitoring System Establishment
Mar 14, 2024
China MEE is currently soliciting public feedback on the draft framework for the standard system concerning new pollutants monitoring.
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China to Restrict Environmentally Hazardous Substances in Household Electrical Appliances
Mar 05, 2024
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) is proposing a mandatory national standard (GB) to lay down energy-saving and environmental protection specifications for household and similar electrical appliances. The draft GB has been notified to WTO on February 12, 2024 for 60 days consultation. It is proposed to enter into force 36 months after approval.
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EU Releases New Rules for Ozone-Depleting Substances
Feb 26, 2024
The Council of the European Union has adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/590 on substances that deplete the ozone layer published in the Official Journal of the European Union on February 20, 2024. The Regulation shall ensure the obligations introduced under the existing Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 are fully implemented, and that more action is taken on limiting the emissions caused by ozone depleting substances (ODS). It shall enter into force on March 11, 2024 and Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 will be repealed.
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EU Unveils New F-Gases Regulation
Feb 22, 2024
EU’s new rules on fluorinated gases (F-gases) (Regulation (EU) 2024/573) were endorsed by the European Parliament and the European Council and were published in the Official Journal of the Union on February 20, 2024. The Regulation shall enter into force on March 11, 2024 and the existing Regulation (EU) No517/2014 will be repealed.
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Minnesota Requests for Comments on Determination of Currently Unavoidable Uses of PFAS in Products
Feb 01, 2024
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is requesting for comments on planned new rules for the determination of Currently Unavoidable Uses (CUUs) of PFAS in products. Public comments or information are welcome until 4:30 p.m. (CST) on March 1, 2024.
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China Consults on Revising Inventory of Hazardous Waste
Jan 11, 2024
On January 3, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) released a draft National Inventory of Hazardous Waste for public consultation. Once passed, it shall replace the existing 2021 version. Comments are welcomed until February 4, 2024.
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Malaysia Prepares Checklist for Import and Export of Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals
Dec 20, 2023
In November of 2023, Malaysia’s Department of Environment (DOE) published a checklist form for application for the import/export of hazardous chemicals under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023 and Customs (Prohibition of Exports) Order 2023.
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