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3E RegReport
EU – European Commission Puts Forward Nanomaterial Definition
China Issues Draft Dangerous Goods List
Japan Revises Chemical Lists
US – FDA Establishes an Allowable Level for DEHP in Bottled Water
US- ATF Publishes List of Explosive Materials
US - EPA Proposes the Critical Use Exemption from the Phase-out of Methyl Bromide
France – Government Proposes Banning BPA in Food Containers from 2013
Japan Adds New Substances to ISHL Inventory
Draft Regulations on Toys and Cosmetics Agreed by Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
US – EPA Releases Final Health Assessment for Trichloroethylene
New Zealand Asks Industry for Input on Chemical Review 2011
California Bans Bisphenol A in Baby Products
EPA Lifts EPCRA Administrative Stay for Hydrogen Sulfide
EPA Proposes Exclusion of HFO-1234yf and HFO-1234ze from VOCs List
EPA Proposes New Source Performance Standards for Nitric Acid Plants
Korea Updates GHS Classification List
Korea Amends TCCA Toxic Chemical Substances List
Korea Revises TCCL List of Banned Chemicals
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3E News
Waste Management and 3E Company Announce Retail Hazardous Waste Compliance Solutions
Waste Management and 3E Company announced their new Retail Hazardous Waste Compliance Solutions program, a comprehensive service that goes far beyond back-of-store waste pickups. The Hazardous Waste Compliance Solutions provide retailers with the critical data, tools, and 24/7 customer service support they need to implement a process-based hazardous waste management program. Simple by design, the program can be executed by employees at every level of operation. It also helps retail employees with on-the-spot decision support, such as determining which products are hazardous wastes and how they should be handled, stored, and labeled for proper disposal. To view the full press release, please click here.
3E Company Helps Companies Navigate Phaseout of ORM-D Exception
3E Company reported on the status of its specialized transportation services to help companies navigate the challenges surrounding the transport of hazardous materials (hazmat). The transportation regulatory landscape is shifting with the elimination of the Other Regulated Materials-Domestic (ORM-D) exception for consumer commodity hazardous materials shipments scheduled for January 1, 2014. To view the full press release, please click here.
3E in the News
The October issue of EH&S Today features a Managing Compliance article titled “Declassified Confidential Business Information: Is Your  Product Next?” by Erin McVeigh. In the article, Ms. McVeigh reviews the new policy and explores how the EPA’s more stringent measures for the review and submission of confidential business information will affect companies’ confidential information practices regarding chemical identities. To view the full article, please click here.
The Fall issue of The Verisk Review includes an article titled "Evaluating Supply Chain EH&S Compliance and Risk Management" by Bob Christie.
In the article, Mr. Christie provides insight on the importance of recognizing and responding to EH&S responsibilities to help steer companies toward fuller compliance, mitigate enterprise risk, and protect the corporate brand. He also addresses key factors in understanding a company’s total product risk profile and discusses best practices to promote effective compliance. To view the full article, please click here.
Tips N Tricks
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Meet the 3Experts
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Events
Upcoming Events
10th Annual Alberta Health & Safety Conference & Trade Fair 2011
Date: October 24-26
Location: Calgary, ON, Canada
31st Annual HPS Conference & Trade Show 2011
Date: October 25
Location: Lansing, MI, USA
Beyond Safety Conference & Expo
Date: October 26-27
Location: Michigan City, IN, USA
National Safety Congress & Expo 2011
Date: October 30-November 2
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Dangerous Goods Advisory Council 33rd Annual Conference
Date: November 7-9
Location: Tampa, FL, USA
ASUG Community Focus 2011
Date: November 15-16
Location: Anaheim, CA, USA
Implementing the CLP Regulation - Akademie Fresenius
Date: November 24-25
Location: Mainz, Germany
Recent Speaking Engagements
Julia Tsvetkova and Tamie Webber presented a session on Global Regulatory Requirements from a Product and Operations Perspective at CSC's Connect for Sustainability. Their presentation can be viewed here.
Kami Blake presented a session titled GHS, the Next Step in the HCS Evolution at SONAR's Annual Safety Healthcare Conference. Her presentation can be viewed here.
Isaac Powell and Dale Kettler, Hazardous Materials Compliance Manager, Cabela's, presented a session on ORM-D and GHS at RILA's Environmental and Compliance Conference. Their presentation can be viewed here.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
EH&S Compliance across the Supply Chain: an Overview for the Insurance Risk Professional
Date: November 2, 2011 at 11:30 am
Location: Balls Brothers Conference Room, Minster Court, London UK
An Overview of MSDS Requirements and Compliances for China, Korea and Japan
Date: November 4, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Location: 2011 Summit Meeting on Chemical Regulations in China, Korea and Japan
Value Propositions: How to maximize the return on your EHS investment
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: ASUG Community Focus: CRM, EAM, PLM, and SCM
Latest Changes in Global Regulatory Requirements and Their Impact on SAP EHSM
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: ASUG Community Focus: CRM, EAM, PLM and SCM
Recent Web Seminars
You can access the PowerPoint and Windows Media files from recent Web seminars in the Web seminar archive. Simply click on the topic(s) of interest below to access the archive.
Following the Rules and Using the Tools in SAP EHS Management!
Upcoming Web Seminars
How to Seamlessly Integrate MSDSs with Chemical Inventory Management
Date: Tuesday, October 25
Time: 10:30 am PDT/1:30 pm EDT
Register: here
Canadian MSDS Authoring: Meeting The Requirements
Date: Wednesday, October 26
Time: 11:00 am PDT/2:00 pm EDT
Register: here
Are you exposed? Exposure Scenarios and the new Extended Safety Data Sheet (eSDS) under REACH
Date: Wednesday, November 9
Time: 7:00 am PDT/10:00 am EDT/3:00 pm UK/4:00 pm Central Europe
Register: here
GHS Transition Guidance for the Workplace
Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Time: 7:00 am PDT/10:00 am EDT/3:00 pm UK/4:00pm Central Europe
Register: here
Upcoming Association Web Seminars
Exploring the EPA’s Chemical Data Reporting Rule (CDR)
in conjunction with SOCMA (open to SOCMA members only)
Date: Thursday, October 27
Time: 11 am PDT/2 pm EDT
Register: here
Industry Articles - News You Can Use
Eleven public meetings scheduled to focus on ammonium nitrate security program
EPA's Reporting Requirements for H2S Now in Effect
Canada invests $506 million in chemical safety
House Subcommittee holds hearing on environmental regulation and its impact on the economy
EPA Classifies TCE as a Cancer-Causing Chemical
California Bans Bisphenol A in Baby Products
FDA Says It Will Propose Ban on Bisphenol A In Baby Bottles, Children’s ‘Sippy Cups’
US scientists investigate BPA exposure from paper products
ACC asks FDA to revise rules on baby bottles
NIOSH extends comment period for cancer review
Senate Staff Invites SOCMA to Round Four of TSCA Reform Discussions
Mostly praise for Texas’ draft frac fluid rules at hearing
NIOSH to Review Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens; SOCMA Submits Comments
EPA Talks Tough on TSCA and FIFRA Enforcement
Interior could unveil gas ‘fracking’ rules within weeks
EU Commission publishes draft amendment to CLP
Canada launches next phase of Chemicals Management Plan
States Continue To Ban Chemicals
Trichloroethylene Causes Human Cancer, Harms Fetal Development, EPA Says
EPCA: Feeling the weight of regulation
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