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Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency says formaldehyde poses “unreasonable risk” in some work situations and requires the agency to “initiate risk management actions,” although a trade association that represents chemical manufacturers disagrees.
Washington — The health risks and symptoms of exposure to jet fuel are the focus of a new report recently sent to Congress by the Veterans Administration’s Health Outcomes Military Exposures service.
Washington — President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order directing federal agencies to eliminate 10 regulations for each new one they introduce.
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency won’t regulate the manufacture, processing and distribution of lead wheel weights, citing “extremely low risk” of lead exposure and an ongoing phaseout of the equipment.
Washington — The Chemical Safety Board says it will publish, on a regular basis, reports on serious chemical releases that will contain “information that has not previously been released to the public.”
Washington — OSHA will collaborate with the Environmental Protection Agency on its work to manage existing chemicals under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Washington — Department of Labor Inspector General Larry Turner and Department of Transportation Inspector General Eric Soskin are among more than a dozen IGs reportedly dismissed by President Donald Trump in recent days.
Washington — Employees in or seeking recovery from a substance use disorder and/or mental health disorder are the focus of a new wellness resource from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Washington — Chemical Safety Board Chair Steve Owens considers the independent agency among “the most productive and efficient” in government, even as it operates with two of its five seats vacant.