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August 23, 2010
EPA Takes Action on Industrial Detergents

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an action plan last Wednesday to address potential health risks of nonylphenol (NP)/nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) used in industrial laundry detergents. The plan identifies a range of actions the agency is considering under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

April 28, 2008
EPA Clarifies Clean-Air Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to clarify its regulations covering airborne percholorethylene emissions from drycleaning plants. The changes will relax some of the responsibilities mandated by EPA in its NESHAP revisions of 2006.

June 6, 2007
Florida Cleaner Charged with Hazwaste Violations

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) says it charged Dry Cleaning Warehouse operator Luis Reyes with the improper storage and disposal of hazardous wastes in late April, each third-degree felonies punishable by up to five years in prison and a $50,000 fine.

April 25, 2007
Industry Wins NESHAP Clarification from EPA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives of the International Fabricare Institute (IFI) and Halogenated Solvents Industry Alliance (HSIA) met recently with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials to get clarifications on the revised National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations for perchloroethylene drycleaning published last July.