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TSCA Reform — Nine Years Later: B&C, ELI, and GWU Conclude Another Amazing Conference 

Nanotech

This virtual conference marked the ninth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Annual Conference, reflecting on the accomplishments and challenges since the implementation of the 2016 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg Act) and where TSCA stands today.

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - October 5 to 18 - Conventional Well Owners Issued 767 Violations For Abandoning Their Wells - So Far, More Than Double Number In 2019; Leaking Gas Storage Area Wells

PA Environment Daily

Because an unknown quantity of wastewater was released, DEP recommended Chesapeake remediate the area under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program. Because an unknown quantity of wastewater was released, DEP recommended PA General Energy remediate the area under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program. Read more here.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

29 Introduction To Watershed Stewardship, A New Wandering Waters Webinar Series [PaEN] -- PA Recycling Markets Center Oct. 29 Webinar On Impact Of AI On Recycling Industry, Securing Information , 1:30 p.m. -- Penn State Extension Hosts 2 Educator Workshops Nov. In-Person, Online -- Beaver County Residents Invited To Join An Oct.

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189 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

29 Webinar On Impact Of AI On Recycling Industry, Securing Information , 1:30 p.m. -- Sierra Club Of PA: Fall 2024 Conservation Webinar Series Schedule -- Keep PA Beautiful Welcomes New Board Members Kelsey DeMerlis, Wesley Robinson [PaEN] -- Dept. 22 In Washington County -- Mon Valley Clean Air Fund Sets 3 Outreach Sessions Starting Oct.

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EPA Publishes ANPRM Regarding Lead Wheel Weights

Nanotech

EPA requests comments and information to assist in the potential development of regulations for the manufacture (including importing), processing (including recycling), and distribution in commerce of lead for lead wheel weights under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

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GAO Asks Whether Chemical Recycling Can Reduce Plastic Pollution

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) posted a WatchBlog item entitled “ Can Chemical Recycling Reduce Plastic Pollution? The item looks at GAO’s September 2021 Science & Tech Spotlight: Advanced Plastic Recycling. ” on October 5, 2021. What are the potential benefits and challenges of these approaches?

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GAO Publishes Science & Tech Spotlight on Biorecycling of Plastics

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Biological recycling, or biorecycling, is an emerging technology that uses microbes, such as bacteria or fungi, to break down plastic into its basic components for reuse. Emerging recycling methods could help mitigate the negative health effects of incinerating plastic waste; and. Bergeson and Carla N. On November 21, 2022, the U.S.