WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has imposed controls on the use of several industrial chemicals, requiring companies to notify the government before starting any activities considered a "significant new use." The proposed rule, known as a significant new use rule (SNUR), targets chemical substances that were subject to premanufacture notices and are also under an EPA Order issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). If finalized, the SNURs will  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rules to control the manufacturing and processing of certain chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This action aims to protect human health and the environment by establishing significant new use rules (SNURs) for chemicals already subject to protective orders issued by EPA. The proposed SNURs require any person planning to manufacture (including import) or process these chemicals f more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rules to control the manufacture and processing of four chemical substance. This move, known as a significant new use rule (SNUR), would require companies to notify the agency at least 90 days before commencing any activity designated as a "significant new use." The proposed SNURs stem from existing agency Orders issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the four substances. These Orders currentl more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Grove City College, Pennsylvania, issued a white paper examining the effectiveness of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) in predicting first-year student GPA at the college. The study found that the CLT, which assesses verbal, writing, and quantitative skills, is a statistically significant predictor of academic performance, reinforcing its value in admissions decisions. The report reveals that higher CLT scores correlate positively with student success and persi more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Nathan Trotter & Co. Inc., Coatesville, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Trade Representative emphasizing the need for policy revisions regarding foreign trade barriers affecting the domestic tin industry. The company acknowledges the federal government's previous efforts but asserts that current trade policies ultimately undermine the potential revitalization of the U.S. tin market. As an essential metal for defense, infrastructure, and electro more ST