N-waste No Obstacle to Uranium
Australasian Business News, October 9, 2005
Western Australian nuclear waste expert, Ian Duncan, says politicians will lose votes if they do not discuss nuclear power. The electorate wants an open debate on uranium mining and nuclear waste management, he says, and politicians who fail to take up that challenge will lose respect.
UN Probe Team Finds No Toxic Waste along Coastal Somalia
Xinhua News Agency, October 7, 2005
A United Nations technical fact- finding mission to Somalia has found no traces of toxic waste along the shorelines of the shattered Horn of Africa nation, officials said here Friday.
Federal Railroad Administration Urges Safer Shipments of Time-Sensitive Hazardous Materials by Rail
FIND Government Information, October 6, 2005
Railroads, manufacturers, refiners, and businesses that ship or receive hazardous materials by rail should immediately improve procedures for tracking the movement of time-sensitive shipments, according to a Safety Advisory distributed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today.
Notice of Safety Advisory 2005-04
Federal Register, October 6, 2005
FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2005-04 advising shippers, consignees, and railroads of the dangers of allowing cars of "time-sensitive" chemicals to remain undelivered beyond their anticipated date of placement and to recommend enhanced procedures to avoid such occurrences. This action is being taken to improve the safety and reliability of hazardous materials shipments by railroad.
Aramsco Awarded NY State Contract for Hazardous Materials Response Equipment
Business Wire, October 5, 2005
Aramsco, Inc., an international supplier of homeland security products, today announced that it has been awarded a competitive contract from New York State for a first-in-the-nation Hazardous Incident Response Equipment program.
Lane Berry Advises North East Waste Services on Its Sale to AIG Highstar Capital
Business Wire, October 4, 2005
Lane, Berry & Co. International, LLC, announced today that it is serving as exclusive financial adviser to North East Waste Services, Inc. (NEWS) and its principal shareholder, DDJ Capital Management, LLC, with respect to its recently announced sale to AIG Highstar Capital II, L.P., a private equity fund sponsored by AIG Global Investment Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Yucca Mountain Hearing: Residents not worried
Las Vegas Review Journal, October 4, 2005
The two people who testified at Monday's public hearing on the proposed radiation safety standard for the planned Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository had one thing in common: They're not worried about radioactive dangers because they've lived in the shadow of the Nevada Test Site for many years.
Duratek Expands into High-Level Radioactive Waste Management for U.S. Nuclear Utilities through New Teaming Agreement for Spent Fuel
Business Wire, October 3, 2005
Duratek, Inc. today announced that it has formed a teaming agreement with TriVis, Inc., of Pelham, Alabama, to provide services for commercial spent nuclear fuel dry storage to the U.S. nuclear utilities marketplace.
Shanks Group plc Divests UK Hazardous Waste Operations for GBP34m
M2 Communications, October 3, 2005
Waste management company Shanks Group plc (LSE:SKS) announced on Monday (3 October) that it had sold the major part of its hazardous waste operations in the UK to Onyx.
French Firm to Do Nuclear Plant Upgrade
United Press International, October 3, 2005
Armenia has hired a French firm to upgrade the radioactive waste management facility at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant.
China Issues Regulations on Radiation Safety
Xinhua Economic News, September 30, 2005
China will put in force a set of regulations on safety of radioactive isotopes and radiation equipment on Dec. 1 this year, according to a decree issued recently by the State Council.
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Actions on Exemption Applications
Federal Register, September 30, 2005
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given of the actions on exemption applications in January 2005 to August 2005.
Montana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision
Federal Register, September 30, 2005
Montana has applied to EPA for Final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA has determined that these changes satisfy all requirements for Final authorization and is authorizing the State's changes through this immediate Final action.
EPA Settles with Badger Meter on Hazardous Waste Violations; Includes $105,400
PenaltyEnvironmental Protection Agency,
September 29, 2005
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with Badger Meter Inc., Milwaukee, Wis., for alleged violations of federal rules on hazardous waste. The manufacturer of water and oil meters has agreed to pay a penalty of $105,400 to settle the violations.
Draft Guideline Says Japan to Stick to Nuclear Fuel Recycling Policy
BBC Monitoring, September 29, 2005
A panel of the government's Atomic Energy Commission on Thursday [29 September] drafted a guideline for Japan's nuclear energy policies for the next 10 years which states that Japan will adhere to the policy of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, commission officials said.
Alameda County, Calif., Firetrucks to Carry Laptops to Help Cut Response Times
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 28, 2005
A grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be used to purchase wireless technology to help Alameda County fire departments communicate more effectively.
U.S. Halts Ford Cleanup, Citing Poisonous Waste
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 28, 2005
The cleanup of Ford's industrial dump has been halted for several weeks because some newly discovered waste is so poisonous that a Michigan toxic-waste dump cannot accept it.
South Dakota: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision and Incorporation by Reference of Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Program
Federal Register, September 27, 2005
South Dakota has applied to EPA for Final authorization of the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA has determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for Final authorization and is proposing to authorize the State's changes through this proposed final action.
Savi Technology Unveils Chemical Chain of Custody Solution to Improve Stewardship and Security of Chemicals Transported in the Supply Chain
Business Wire, September 27, 2005
Savi Technology, a leading provider of RFID supply chain solutions, today announced the general availability of a new kind of solution designed for the chemical industry that provides continuous, real-time information on the location and status of hazardous materials as they are positioned or moved through the extended supply chain.
Ala. Foundry Pleads Guilty to Hazardous Waste Charges, Fined $3.5M
Waste News, September 26, 2005
Union Foundry Co., a division of McWane Inc., must pay a $3.5 million criminal fine, perform a $750,000 environmental project and serve five years´ probation for its guilty plea on federal hazardous waste and safety violations.
Nuclear Waste from Davis-Besse May Go to Utah
WKYC, September 26, 2005
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission earlier this month approved a private company's plan to build a nuclear waste storage site on an Indian reservation in Utah.
TSA Launches Pilot Project to Track Hazmat Trucks
PR Newswire, September 23, 2005
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the Hazmat Truck Security Pilot this week with the award of a contract to General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems of Buffalo, N.Y. for $3,157,744.
Hazardous Materials Regulations: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications
Federal Register, September 23, 2005
This final rule corrects editorial errors, makes minor regulatory changes and, in response to requests for clarification, improves the clarity of certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). In addition, this final rule revises references to the former Research and Special Programs Administration to reflect the creation of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The intended effect of this rule is to enhance the accuracy, and reduce misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this rule are minor changes and do not impose new requirements.
Program Launched for Farmers to Dispose of Pesticides in Safe, Environmentally Friendly Manner
Canada Newswire, September 22, 2005
CropLife Canada and its partners are pleased to announce the launch of the Ontario Waste Agricultural Pesticides Collection Program. From November 22 to 23, 2005, farmers can bring unwanted or old pesticides free of charge to 13 select farm supply dealers across Ontario.
Nuclear Lobby Raises Health Fears over Namibia Uranium Mining Project
BBC Monitoring, September 22, 2005
Concerns continue to mount over the opening of the Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine in the Namib-Naukluft Park despite government insisting that "all is well".
Safe Shipment of Nuclear Waste Focus of Two-day Meet
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 21, 2005
About 140 people concerned about the safe transportation of radioactive materials are meeting in Pueblo this week to get updates on the industry's newest technology.
3E Company Launches Next-Generation 3E Online(R) EH&S Information Service Delivery Platform and Enhanced MSDS Management Application
Market Wire, September 21, 2005
3E Company(R), the leading provider of chemical, regulatory and compliance information services, announced today the September 30 availability of Version 2.0 of its 3E Online(R) service delivery platform.
National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List
Federal Register, September 21, 2005
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5 is publishing a notice of partial deletion of the East Tailing Area of the Tar Lake Superfund Site (Site), located in, Antrim County Michigan, from the National Priorities List (NPL).
NIEHS Awards Grants to Train Emergency and Hazardous Waste Workers
Pollution Online, September 20, 2005
More than $37 million will go to workers involved in emergency response and hazardous waste clean-up from awards just made by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health.
EPA Hails End of Major Cleanup Work at Superfund Site
Seattle Post Intelligencer, September 20, 2005
With a sweeping view of the city's skyline at his back, the head of the federal Superfund program could hardly stop grinning Tuesday as he strolled through a waterfront park on land that once was a toxic mess.
Hazardous Waste Concerns not Deemed Relevant
Tri-State Media, September 19, 2005
Despite the objections of former miners, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has decided to release approximately $500,000 in performance bonds connected to the reclamation of the Squaw Creek coal mine outside of Boonville.
Board Chairman Steps Aside from Vermont Yankee Hearings
WCAX 3, September 19, 2005
Vermont's top utility regulator says he won't participate in upcoming hearings on Vermont Yankee's plans to store nuclear waste on its grounds in Vernon.
Nuclear Institute Removes Some Uranium-contaminated Soil
Kyodo, September 17, 2005
A governmental nuclear research and development institute finished removing about 10 percent of the 3,000 cubic meters of uranium-contaminated soil found in Yurihama, Tottori Prefecture, on Saturday to ship it to the United States for disposal.
Advocates: Use of Industrial Waste Product Can Increase Oil Output
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 16, 2005
An industrial waste product has become an unlikely key to increasing oil production while also cleaning up the environment.
It's Now Official: Radioactive Refuse Will Be Moved
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 16, 2005
The U.S. Energy Department formally approved plans Wednesday to move 11.9 million tons of tailings and radioactive debris from the banks of the Colorado River, signaling the start of the nearly half-billion-dollar cleanup.
Improper Disposal of Hazardous Substances and Resulting Injuries --- Selected States, January 2001--March 2005
FIND Government Information, September 15, 2005
This report summarizes all known events involving improper disposal of hazardous substances reported to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry during January 2001--March 2005, describes four illustrative case reports, and provides recommendations for preventing injury resulting from improper disposal.
Environmentalists Warn McGuinty of Coming Nuclear Battles
Canada Newswire, September 15, 2005
The McGuinty government should expect political fights across Ontario if it supports the continued production of nuclear waste and accepts the recommendation of a federal agency to possibly bury waste in Ontario, says Nuclear Waste Watch, a coalition of Canadian environmental groups.
South Korea to Hold Referendum on Site for Nuclear Waste Dump
BBC Monitoring, September 15, 2005
The location of the country's new nuclear waste repository will be decided by a regional referendum on 2 November, the government said Thursday [15 September].
Albemarle Seeks Permit to Burn Hazardous Waste
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 14, 2005
Public comments will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 16, on Albemarle Corporation's initial formal permit to burn hazardous wastes in an industrial boiler system at its Orangeburg area facility.
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Application for Exemptions
Federal Register, September 14, 2005
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites
Federal Register, September 14, 2005
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, requires that the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan ("NCP") include a list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States.
U.S. Announces Clean Air Agreement with Nation's Largest Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Operator
US Newswire, September 13, 2005
The Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services that is expected to enhance calculating and reporting on benzene emissions from North America's largest operator of hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities.
Governor Says He'll Fight Against Nuclear Waste in Utah
KSL, September 13, 2005
Governor Jon Huntsman says he'll pester President Bush and his Cabinet to keep nuclear waste from crossing Utah's borders.
Duratek Receives Certification and Makes First Shipment to the Nevada Test Site
Business Wire, September 12, 2005
Duratek, Inc. today announced its Bear Creek (TN) processing facility has been certified as the first commercial facility in the U.S. to ship low-level radioactive waste to the Nevada Test Site (NTS) and made its first shipment to NTS on September 8, 2005.
Environmental Group Joins Fight against Yucca Mountain
KRNV, September 12, 2005
The Citizen Alert environmental group is taking to the road to help drum up opposition to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump project in southern Nevada.
Utah Nuclear Waste Site's Road to Approval
Salt Lake Tribune, September 11, 2005
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Friday approves a license for PFS on a 3-1 vote.
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