Chemical Regulation Reporter® Index-Summary

M4Q

– Canada, addition to list of high-priority substances, 8

Magnesium phosphide (12057-74-8)

– Labeling, new restrictions on use as child protection measure, 357
– Portugal, amendments to list of substances allowed in phytopharmaceuticals and biocides, 662

Malathion (121-75-5)

– Pesticide registration, EPA cancellation of certain uses, 357
– Portugal, amendments to list of substances allowed in phytopharmaceuticals and biocides, 662

Maneb (12427-38-2)

– Pesticide registration, cancellation request, 38; cancellation issued, 411; food tolerance revocation proposal, 537; registration no longer subject to review, 932

MAPBAP

– Canada, final risk assessment, 148; proposed designation as toxic, 987

Marsh gas

See Methane (74-82-8)

Maryland

– AES Sparrows Point LNG import terminal, state refusal of CWA dredging certificate (4th Cir.), 14
– Asbestos, secondary exposure, Attransco payment to mariner's son with mesothelioma (Md. Cir. Ct.), 147
– Bisphenol A ban in baby bottles and sippy cups, 207; governor signs measure into law, 375
– Deca-BDE, governor signs phaseout measure, 447
– Toxic substances, former antibiotics manufacturer guilty plea to illegal abandonment of chemicals at defunct plant (Md. Cir. Ct.), 630

Massachusetts

– Bisphenol A, limited ban on baby bottles and sippy cups, 231; adoption of ban on bottles and sippy cups, 1220

MATCB

See 2,3,4,5-Tetrachloro-6-cyanobenzoic acid, methyl ester, reaction products with 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-3-methylbenzenamine and sodium methoxide (106276-78-2)

Matting acid

See Sulfuric acid (7664-93-9)

MBTA (Migratory Bird Treaty Act)

See Fish and wildlife

MDM

– Canada, addition to list of high-priority substances, 8

Measurement

See Monitoring and measurement

Medical waste

– Incinerators, EPA final rule on tighter emissions limits, environmental group support (D.C. Cir.), 32; revision of SO2 and NOx standards, 470

Medications

See Drugs and pharmaceuticals

Mercury (7439-97-6)

– Ed. Note: This heading covers both mercury and mercury compounds.
– Air pollution

– – Idaho approval of limits from industrial plants, 1012
– – Sewage sludge incinerators, EPA proposed rule, 1022

– Canada, proposed designation as toxic, 611
– China, hazardous waste, stricter controls on pollution, 148
– Compact fluorescent bulbs, voluntary reduction of content by manufacturers, 985
– Dental fillings, proposed requirement for capture and recycling, 530
– Export ban, EPA instructions for exemption petitions, 1113
– Gold ore processing and production sources NESHAP, 431
– Industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters NESHAP, advocates push for elimination of loophole, 626
– International treaty restricting sale and use, meeting of negotiators in Sweden, 555; agreement on timetable for deal at end of first round of talks, 599
– Long-term storage, DOE identifies Texas site as preferred location, 140
– Norway recall of thermometers, 1017
– Prohibitions and restrictions, Ill. measures on use in certain products and recycling requirements, 744
– San Diego Bay, revised tentative cleanup and abatement order with reduction of required dredging, 54
– SNUR, notice requirement for use in flow meters, natural gas manometers, and pyrometers, 720
– Water pollution, EPA likely proposal of mandatory standards for dental fillings, 961

Mesothelioma

– Asbestos, secondary exposure, Attransco payment to mariner's son (Md. Cir. Ct.), 147

Metalaxyl (57837-19-1)

– Portugal, amendments to list of substances allowed in phytopharmaceuticals and biocides, 662

Metam sodium (137-42-8)

– Proposition 65, proposed addition to list of carcinogens, 256

Methamidophos (10265-92-6)

– Residue tolerances, EPA final rule, 969

Methanal

See Formaldehyde (50-00-0)

Methane (74-82-8)

– Risk assessment, Set 24 evaluation proposal under ATSDR toxicological profile program, 322

Methanol (67-56-1)

– Risk assessment, EPA hold on health analysis pending review of cancer data from Italian rat studies, 597; Ramazzini Inst. stands by conclusions, 598; hold remains, 927

Methidathion (950-37-8)

– Endangered species, restricted use in salmon habitat areas, NOAA biological opinion, 884

Methomyl (16752-77-5)

– Pesticide registration, EPA request for public comment on review, 932
– Residue tolerances, EPA final rule, 969

1-Methoxycarbonyl-1-propen-2-yl dimethylphosphate

See Phosdrin (7786-34-7)

Methoxychlor (72-43-5)

– Drinking water, Cal. public health goals, 929

Methoxycyclopentane (5614-37-9)

– SNUR, publication of EPA notice, 137

2-Methoxyethanol

See Methyl cellosolve (109-86-4)

Methoxy-1´-methylethyl-2´-ethyl-6´-methyl-2-chloroacetanilide

See Metolachlor (51218-45-2)

Methyl alcohol

See Methanol (67-56-1)

Methyl aldehyde

See Formaldehyde (50-00-0)

Methylbenzene

See Toluene (108-88-3)

5-Methyl-1H-benzotriazole

– Water pollution, conservation organization petition for water quality criteria under CWA, 49

Methyl bromide (74-83-9)

– Critical use exemptions

– – Allocations for 2010, EPA authorization, 429
– – End of exemptions, EPA consideration of policy change, 703

– Residue tolerances, EPA final rule, 969
– Solid wood packaging material, USDA rule on fumigation or heat treatment prior to importation (2d Cir.), 682

2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene

See Isoprene (78-79-5)

Methyl cellosolve (109-86-4)

– REACH, ECHA request for comment on addition to list of substances of very high concern, 881

Methyl chloride (74-87-3)

– Releases and spills, Du Pont Belle plant release

– – CSB investigation launched, 115
– – Occupational safety, OSHA citation for worker exposure to toxic chemicals, 748

4,4´-Methylenebisaniline

See 4,4´-Methylenedianiline (101-77-9)

Methylene chloride (75-09-2)

– Occupational safety, OSHA proposed fines against UCB Mfg. for alleged worker exposure, 629
– Risk assessment, draft EPA report recommendations for IRIS update, 819
– Toxicity testing, withdrawal of EPA proposed rule for Superfund site contaminants, 905

4,4´-Methylenedianiline (101-77-9)

– REACH, substances of very high concern, ECHA awaiting final phaseout decision from Comm'n, 679; expert committee vote, 931

Methylene oxide

See Formaldehyde (50-00-0)

Methyl ethyl ketoxime (96-29-7)

– Canada, designation for high-priority toxic substances list, 282; publication of draft orders, 450

Methyl eugenol (93-15-2)

– Canada, risk designation as toxic substance, 302; final toxic designation, 929; proposed regulatory text, 1082
– TRI, proposed addition to list, 349; OMB review of rule, 1007; completed OMB review, 1121; final rule, 1145

Methyl hydride

See Methane (74-82-8)

Methyl iodide (74-88-4)

– Pesticide registration, advocacy groups' request for withdrawal, 377; environmental groups' letter-writing campaign to block Cal. registration proposal, 608; request for emergency rules allowing registration, 1199

Methyl isocyanate (624-83-9)

– Bayer CropScience pesticide plant explosion and fire

– – CSB investigation completion schedule, 747
– – Natl. Acad. of Scis. study scope outline, 406; beginning of feasibility study, 871

– Bhopal gas leak, court in India finds Union Carbide employees guilty of negligence, 578

1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene

See 2-Nitrotoluene (88-72-2)

Methyl parathion (298-00-0)

– Canada, updated workplace exposure limits in Ontario, 33

4-Methylphenol

See p-Cresol (106-44-5)

Methyl phenyl ketone

See Acetophenone (98-86-2)

2-Methylpropanoic acid, 3-(benzoyloxy)-2,2,4-trimethylpentyl ester (22527-63-5)

– HPV chemicals, EPA proposed data requirements, 201

Methyl salicylate (119-36-8)

– Water pollution, conservation organization petition for water quality criteria under CWA, 49

Methyl tert-butyl ether (1634-04-4)

– Drinking water, oil company settlement over alleged contamination (S.D.N.Y.), 770
– Risk assessment, EPA hold on health analysis pending review of cancer data from Italian rat studies, 597; hold remains, 927
– Water pollution, access to raw data from industry-funded toxicity study (S.D.N.Y.), 850

Metolachlor (51218-45-2)

– Water pollution, conservation organization petition for water quality criteria under CWA, 49

Mevinphos

See Phosdrin (7786-34-7)

Mexico

– Containers for hazardous waste and materials, proposed hazmat transport standards for construction, reconstruction, and testing, 512
– Flammable liquids, hazmat transport rules, 479

Michigan

– Dioxins, Dow Chem. plant, Midland

See Dioxins

– Oil spills, Enbridge Energy Partners pipeline rupture near Marshall, 757; progress in cleanup, 781; PHMSA denial of restart request, 809; investigation into possible coercion into waiving right to sue, 888; president and CEO takes full responsibility for spill, 914; firm sought additional repair time, 915; gradual restart of pipeline use, 942; limited administrative settlement, 1111

Michler's ketone

See Tetramethyldiaminobenzophenone (90-94-8)

Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

See Fish and wildlife

Military facilities

– Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Senate panel approval of environmental exposure assistance measure, 116
– Camp LeJeune drinking water contamination

– – ATSDR report on exposures, 1059
– – Navy mortality study payment agreement, 206
– – Senate panel approval of environmental exposure assistance measure, 116

– – – Personal injury suit against federal government, motion to dismiss denied (E.D.N.C.), 205

– Qarmat Ali water pumping plant, Indiana Natl. Guard unit suit against KBR for allegedly concealing risks of sodium dichromate exposure dismissed (S.D. Ind.), 280

Mines and mining

– Libby vermiculite mining Superfund site

See Asbestos (1332-21-4)

– Mercury emissions limits, gold ore processing and production sources NESHAP, 431

Minnesota

– Occupational safety, green cleaning products, SEIU negotiations on behalf of janitors, 163

Mirbane, oil of

See Nitrobenzene (98-95-3)

Mississippi

– Lead paint, Sherwin-Williams appeal of $7M jury award for teenager allegedly injured by paint chips (Miss.), 700

Missouri

– Pesticides, HPI Prods. fine for unauthorized hazardous waste storage (W.D. Mo.), 334

Mitin FF

– Pesticide registration no longer subject to review, 932

Mitotane

– Canada, addition to list of high-priority substances, 8

Modacrylic fibers

– Production NESHAP, EPA agreement on residual risk standards (N.D. Cal.), 676

Models and modeling

– iemHUB, launch of collaborative environmental modeling tool, 686

Monitoring and measurement

– France, rules for workplace chemical exposure testing and protection of employees, 33
– Lead, EPA air monitoring network expansion, 6; OMB review of rule, 1032
– Vinyl chloride, class certification for 2 groups with medical monitoring and property damage claims against Rohm and Haas Ringwood plant denied (E.D. Pa.), 281

Monochloroethylene

See Vinyl chloride (75-01-4)

Montana

– Libby vermiculite mining Superfund site

See Asbestos (1332-21-4)

– PCBs in Big Spring Creek, Monsanto cleanup settlement (Mont. Dist. Ct.), 446

Montreal Protocol

– Beneficial effects of treaty, UN study, 906
– Essential use allocations, applications for 2011 and 2012, 8; applications for 2012 and 2013, 726
– HFCs, North American countries phaseout proposal, 443; 91 countries sign declaration, 1106
– Methyl bromide, critical use exemptions

See Methyl bromide (74-83-9)

Moth balls

See Naphthalene (91-20-3)

Motor carriers

– Hazardous materials transportation

– – Composite cargo tank motor vehicle testing reminder, 244
– – Possible reapplication requirements for certain special permits and approvals, 477
– – Safe havens for storage of explosives, PHMSA proposal on adoption of industry standard, 756

Motor vehicles

– HFO-1234yf, SNAP program, EPA comment period on listing proposal as automotive refrigerant reopened, 162
– Mercury-containing components, Ill. phaseout, collection, and recycling measures, 744
– 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1-propene, publication of EPA SNUR notice for refrigerant, 162; withdrawal of final SNUR and issuance of proposed SNUR, 324

MTBE

See Methyl tert-butyl ether (1634-04-4)

Munitions

– Lead, petition on banning use in hunting ammunition and fishing tackle, 773; plans on challenging EPA position on TSCA authority, 872; petition rejected, 1084; environmental coalition suit (D.D.C.), 1148

Musk moskene

– Canada, addition to list of high-priority substances, 8

Musk xylene (81-15-2)

– REACH, substances of very high concern, ECHA awaiting final phaseout decision from Comm'n, 679; expert committee vote, 931