Chemical Regulation Reporter® Index-Summary

NAAQS (National Ambient Air Quality Standards)

Naled (300-76-5)

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

Nanotechnology

– Antimicrobial pesticides, nanosilver, EPA advisory panel recommendations for additional scrutiny, 167; water utilities objections, 933
– Australia, reports on occupational safety with nanomaterials, 797
– Belgium use of EU presidency for calling for greater regulation of nanomaterials, 909
– Budget, FY2011 appropriations

– – Flat funding for federal research efforts, 143
– – Request for increases in environment and safety funds, 215

– Canada, working definition for nanomaterials, public comment sought on interim policy, 330
– Classification of nanomaterials, ISO report, 862
– Collaboration on environmental, health, and safety questions, advisory panel approval of report, 277; coordinated focus on environmental, safety, and health questions necessary, 300
– Consumer products, ASTM Intl. panel for standards development for nano-enabled products, 1011
– Cost-benefit analysis, dispute over environmental benefits, environmental group report, 1136
– Denmark, sales of nanofilm sealant spray halted, 410
– Design for Environment partnership, help for environmentally sound decisions by lithium-ion battery manufacturers, 254
– European Union

– – Definition necessary for effective regulation, research report, 679; launch of consultation, 1036
– – Food label update proposal, 611
– – Food safety, restrictions on nanoscale ingredients, 452; European Parliament vote, 679
– – REACH, 3 European Comm'n projects to determine need for new guidance, 166
– – Research and development, public comments on research needs, 15
– – RoHS Directive, European Parliament panel vote in support of ban on nanosilver and carbon nanotubes in electronic and electrical equipment, 554
– – Website for tracking information on environmental releases of and exposures to nanomaterials, 166

– France, proposed revision of REACH covering manufactured nanomaterials, 332
– Groundwater cleanup technology using nanoscale iron particles, risk research recommended, 143
– Insurance, first nano-specific policy available, 326
– Labels and labeling, manufactured “nano-objects,” ANSI webinar on draft guidance, 611
– Metal nanomaterials, Cal. plans for data request for toxicity information, 964
– Nanotubes

See Nanotubes

– Occupational safety for nanomaterials as part of graduate curriculums, American Indus. Hygiene Ass'n recommendations, 1169
– OECD

– – Nanomaterial safety activity report, 382; update, 968; guideline comparison, 1194
– – Testing of manufactured nanomaterials, 2 guidance documents, 578

– Oversight, role of voluntary initiatives, think tank report, 1113
– Pesticides, EPA development of new FIFRA interpretation and policy towards nanoscale ingredients, Special Report, 642
– Reauthorization of research initiative

– – Draft strategic plan, request for comments, 1080
– – House measure

See Legislation, federal, HR 5116

– Registration, RTI Intl. contract for web-based nanomaterials database, 810
– Regulatory policy

– – EPA likely release of 3 proposed rules under TSCA, 960; OMB review of reporting rules proposal, 960
– – GAO report on EPA oversight efforts for nanomaterials, 654
– – Obama administration meeting on coordinating efforts amongst federal agencies, 324
– – OECD report on questionnaire, 474

– Research and development, uncertainties about definitions, impact on development of nanoengineered goods, Special Report, 480
– Risk management

– – Cal., university recommendations on state regulation, 426
– – Research on predictive models and reducing potential toxicity of nanomaterials needed, 325

– Safe handling

– – Laboratory management of nanomaterials, research paper, 1229
– – Mass. plans for guidance, 796

– Sunscreen, study of dermal absorption of nanoscale titanium dioxide, 184
– Toxic torts, new frontier for product liability mass tort and class action claims, Analysis and Perspective, 1154

Nanotubes

– Occupational safety, NIOSH recommended inhalation exposure limit, 1169
– Risk assessment, fruitful Cal. request for carbon nanotube data, 184
– RoHS Directive, European Parliament panel vote in support of ban on carbon nanotubes in electrical equipment and electronic products, 554
– SNURs, comment period extension on proposed rule for 2 carbon nanotubes, 25; EPA proposal for multi-walled carbon nanotubes, 141; extension of comment period for multi-walled carbon nanotubes, 743; final rules for multi-walled and single-walled nanotubes, 903
– Testing, carbon materials manufacturers agreement with EPA, 925

Naphtha (8030-30-6)

– Tesoro Anacortes refinery, 5 workers killed after fireball inside naphtha unit, 354

Naphthalene (91-20-3)

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

1-Naphthyl N-methylcarbamate

See Carbaryl (63-25-2)

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)

See generally Air pollution

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

– Area source chemical preparations facilities, EPA final rule, 5
– Chromium electroplating facilities, EPA proposed new work practices, 1042
– Gold ore processing and production sources, mercury limits, 431
– Group I polymers and resins, proposed amendments, 1042
– Industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters, EPA proposed rule likely soon, 350; extension of deadline, 382; industry concerns about attainability of standards, 600; advocates push for elimination of loophole, 626; 2nd comment period extension, 722; concerns from members of Congress, 777; allegedly flawed industry estimates of job losses from rule, 1063; McCarthy remarks, 1176; state and local agency critique of industry study, 1189
– Industrial facilities, EPA proposal clarifying requirements for states issuing air standards in absence of federal regulations, 322; MACT hammer rule, comment period extension, 432; only minimal changes, 927
– Marine tank vessel loading operations, revised threshold, 1042
– Operating permits for small chemical producers, EPA stay of requirement, 1213
– Pharmaceuticals production, proposed amendments, 1042
– Printing and publishing operations, proposed amendments, 1042
– Residual risk, Sierra Club suit settlement negotiations (N.D. Cal.), 624; EPA agreement for 28 industrial categories, 676
– Shipbuilding and ship repair, OMB review of EPA proposed rule, 1104; proposed changes, 1188
– Small paint and adhesive manufacturers, additional definition addressing non-carcinogens, 560
– Steel pickling industry, proposed amendments, 1042
– Wood furniture manufacturing, OMB review of EPA proposed rule, 1104; proposed changes, 1188

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

– Ed. Note: This heading is limited to NEPA reauthorization or reform. The heading ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EISs) provides coverage of NEPA administration and enforcement and cross-references to specific pollutants and industries regulated under NEPA.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

– Obsolete government ships classified as point sources and subject to permit requirements (E.D. Cal.), 119
– Pesticide applications in or near water, debate on safety and environmental protection, 263; OMB review of EPA proposal, 454

National security

See Homeland security

Natural gas

– Ed. Note: For extraction activities and processes, see OIL AND GAS.

NBAPT

– Canada, Significant New Activity reporting requirements, 282

NDTHPM

– Canada, no action proposed for toxic substances list, 302

Nemacur (22224-92-6)

– Residue tolerances, EPA final rule, 969

NESHAP

See National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Neurological hazards

– Autism, research support for earlier chemical testing for environmental exposures, 767
– PBDEs, links to neurodevelopmental problems in children, 88

New Jersey

– High Voltage Eng'g state superfund site, agreement with former owners ending potential liability for contamination, 772
– Imperial Oil/Champion Chem. Superfund site, proposed settlement of cleanup cost suit (D.N.J.), 724
– Perchlorate, state agency drinking water proposal expires, 280
– PFOA contamination, Du Pont Salem plant, immediate appeal rejected (3d Cir.), 31
– Trichloroethylene, Lockheed Martin proposed settlement of natural resource damage claims at 2 hazardous waste sites (N.J. Super. Ct.), 55

New source performance standards (NSPS)

– Commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units, advocates push for elimination of loophole, 626; allegedly flawed industry estimates of job losses from rule, 1063

New York

– Bug bombs, EPA rejection of petition by N.Y.C. officials to classify as restricted-use pesticides, 307
– CFC-113, chemicals dealer convicted again on tax evasion and other charges (E.D.N.Y.), 145
– Drain cleaner, dismissal of personal injury suit against manufacturer affirmed (N.Y. App. Div.), 53
– Hudson River Superfund site PCB removal project

See PCBs (1336-36-3)

– PCBs in caulk in older school buildings, N.Y.C. pilot study on effective exposure reduction strategies, 79
– Portland cement, burn victim's suit over allegedly faulty labels (E.D.N.Y.), 187
– Water pollution, end of discharges of pharmaceutical waste to watershed from 5 upstate hospitals and nursing homes, 50

New Zealand

– Labels and labeling, proposal on extension of alternative labeling provisions used in other countries, 120; standards amended, 681

NGOs

See Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)

Nicaragua

– DBCP, field workers' claims, dismissal over fraud and witness tampering claims (Cal. Super. Ct.), 728

Nickel (7440-02-0)

– San Diego Bay, revised tentative cleanup and abatement order with reduction of required dredging, 54

Nitric acid (7697-37-2)

– New source performance standards for production facilities, postponement of deadline, 1136

o-Nitroanisole (91-23-6)

– TRI, proposed addition to list, 349; OMB review of rule, 1007; completed OMB review, 1121; final rule, 1145

Nitrobenzene (98-95-3)

– Proposition 65, addition to list of reproductive toxicants, 329

3-Nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt (1:1) (127-68-4)

– HPV chemicals, EPA proposed data requirements, 201

6-Nitrochrysene (7496-02-8)

– TRI, proposed addition to list, 349; OMB review of rule, 1007; completed OMB review, 1121; final rule, 1145

Nitrogen dioxide (10102-44-0)

– Regulatory policy, EPA final guidance on consideration of possible effects of rules on low-income and minority communities, 124

Nitrogen oxides (11104-93-1)

– Air pollution

– – Shell Chem. fine resolving CAA violations at refineries in La. and Ala. (S.D. Tex.)(D.P.R.), 328
– – Tighter air quality standards for ground-level ozone, 29; schedule of public hearings, 63; criticism of proposal by chemical, oil, and gas industries, 144

Nitromethane (75-52-5)

– TRI, proposed addition to list, 349; OMB review of rule, 1007; completed OMB review, 1121; final rule, 1145

2-Nitropropane (79-46-9)

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

4-Nitropyrene (57835-92-4)

– TRI, proposed addition to list, 349; OMB review of rule, 1007; completed OMB review, 1121; final rule, 1145

Nitrosamines

– Drinking water, carcinogenic substances, EPA listing as candidates for near-term regulation, 1188

N-Nitrosoglyphosate

– Brazil, seizure of exported herbicide from China, 337

2-Nitrotoluene (88-72-2)

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

3-Nitro-o-xylene (83-41-0)

– HPV chemicals, EPA proposed data requirements, 201

Nokomis 3-AA

– Toxicity testing, release of EPA data from first round of independent tests, 656

Nokomis 3-F4

– Toxicity testing, release of EPA data from first round of independent tests, 656

Nonanoic acid

See Pelargonic acid (112-05-0)

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)

– Greenpeace accuses Dow and Sasol N.Am. of corporate espionage to disrupt environmental campaigns (D.D.C.), 1175
– Soap and Detergent Ass'n renaming, 194

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

– Dursban, expert opinion on exposure links excluded (W.D. Pa.), 284

Nonylphenol (25154-52-3)

– Chemicals of concern list, EPA plans for action plan release, 275; submission of action plan for OMB review, 469

4-Nonylphenol

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

Nonylphenol, ethoxylate (9016-45-9)

– Chemicals of concern list, EPA plans for action plan release, 275; submission of action plan for OMB review, 469

Nordhausen acid

See Sulfuric acid (7664-93-9)

North America

See also specific countries
– HFCs, Montreal Protocol phaseout proposal, 443

North Carolina

– Ammonia, chicken processor fine for fatal release, 165
– Camp LeJeune drinking water contamination

– – ATSDR report on exposures, 1059
– – Navy mortality study payment agreement, 206
– – Personal injury suit against federal government, motion to dismiss denied (E.D.N.C.), 205
– – Senate panel approval of environmental exposure assistance measure, 116

– ConAgra Foods Slim Jim plant incident, CSB urgent recommendations on purging natural gas from industrial equipment, 170

Norway

– Basel Convention, push for tougher rules on shipment of hazardous waste at sea, 708
– Phenylmercury compounds, proposal for EU-wide ban on manufacture, import, sale, and use, 660
– Storage bank for frozen samples of suspected environmental toxins, 1042
– Website listing hazardous substances, 194
– WEEE Directive, collection backlog, 1064

Notice and notification

– Air transportation of lithium power cells and batteries, PHMSA proposed requirements, 62; comments on likely unintended consequences, 265; pressure on PHMSA in considering all comments filed, 381
– PMNs

See Premanufacture notices (PMNs)

NPDES

See National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

NSPS

See New source performance standards (NSPS)