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Zinc Coalition Stops California Legislation
Thanks to the effort of the Zinc Coalition, primarily directed by Eric Van Genderen of the International Zinc Association, proposed legislation in the California Senate has been
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Federal EPA to Consider Biotic Ligand Model for Zinc
The federal EPA, International Zinc Institute, the Nickel Institute, and U.S. Geological Service are funding a $700,000 study of the applicability of the biotic ligand model (BLM) for zinc next year. The BLM is a tool...
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Cost of Paint/Painting to Rise
Changes to the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) will increase paint manufacturing costs and call for additional training of painting contractors. In addition, stricter disposal and certification will be required. Accordi...
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The Cost of Environmental Protection: Higher Electricity & Natural Gas Prices
Regardless of your measure of commitment to a clean environment, it is a fact the implementation of new legislation will be expensive. The EPA heavy hand is granted under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Wat...
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