A4A Commends EU Parliament on EU ETS Stop the Clock extension.
Airlines for America (A4A) commended European Union (EU) Parliament for its work in agreeing to extend stop the clock provision on unilateral application of EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to international aviation. This will stay application of EU ETS to flights to and from EU through 2016. In comment, A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio said that this extension protects U.S. travelers and...
Read More »USDA-EPA to improve access to clean water along Mexico border.
According to findings published in U.S. Mexico Border Scoping Assessment Phase 1 Report, communities in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas need improved water infrastructure and/or face environmental and/or public health risks associated with inadequate or failing water infrastructure systems. Resources provided through USDA and EPA joint initiative will help mitigate health and...
Read More »EPA seeks small entity participation in emissions standards.
EPA is inviting small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations to participate as Small Entity Representatives for Small Business Advocacy Review Panel, which will focus on agency's proposed extension of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles' greenhouse gas emissions standards beyond model year 2018. This action could affect manufacturers of on-road vehicles, from semi-trucks and...
Read More »EPA honors 2014 Clean Air Excellence Award winners.
EPA is presenting the 2014 Clean Air Excellence Awards honoring 9 projects- from across the United States and- one individual. Award recognizes innovative programs that protect Americans' health and the environment, educate the public, serve communities, and stimulate the economy. From improving indoor air quality in Tribal communities in the Northwest to installing solar panels in Tennessee,...
Read More »MESA and LNS Research share research study findings.
On April 16, MESA International and LNS Research will share findings of 5-month research study on manufacturing performance improvements in webcast entitled: 2013–2014 Manufacturing Metrics that Really Matter. Research identifies trends and correlations between business and operational metric improvements, use of Manufacturing Operations Management software, role-based metrics reporting, and...
Read More »Plenary Speakers focus on nanocomposites and sustainability.
Scheduled for April 28–30, ANTEC-® 2014 will feature plenary speeches by 3 industry leaders that will address new technical and business developments with great potential for benefiting plastics. Sessions will take place on each day of conference and- will include:- Challenges in Nanocomposites: Mixing Obstacles and Opportunities; Sustainability and Plastics: Innovation from Dow Performance...
Read More »Amazon Pays Penalty in Full to resolve hazmat violations.
Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) paid $91,000 civil penalty that FAA proposed for violating Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. On September 16, 2013, Amazon employees shipped- one package containing flammable liquid adhesive by air on Federal Express (FedEx) from Whitestown, IN, to Boulder, CO. Shipment was without requisite shipping papers or emergency response information...
Read More »NTSB Training Course focuses on helicopter accident investigation.
Helicopter Accident Investigation Course will be held August 18–22, 2014 at NTSB's Training Center in Ashburn, VA. Course will provide overview of procedures and methods used- as well as skills required for all aspects of helicopter accident investigation. Instructors from U.S. Army National Guard will also provide instruction in helicopter aerodynamics, operations, and investigations,- and...
Read More »FAA Withdraws Suspension for ASI aircraft repair station.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) withdrew emergency order which suspended repair station certificate of Aviation Service, Inc. (ASI) in Lexington, KY. Order was withdrawn by FAA on March 11 after ASI met requirement to establish FAA-approved Employee Training Program (ETP). Initially, FAA issued suspension of ASI's certificate- after it failed to establish required training program; agency...
Read More »IPC and ITI Seminars look at product environmental requirements.
Hosted by IPC and ITI,- Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements seminars will take place in May 2014 in Boston, Silicon Valley, Phoenix, and Chicago. UK regulators Steve Andrews and Chris Smith, as keynote speakers, will- highlight changes in EU regulations affecting industry. Also, seminar will feature overview of Asian regulations affecting industry as well as supply chain...
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