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Federal board concludes current chemical regulations are inadequate

By Bill Dawson

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2002 — The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, nearing the end of a lengthy investigation, has conclude

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board":

"… recommended industry safety practices.” …"

"… arding reactive chemicals, circumstances we are quite familiar with at the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.”Meanwhile, the board has scheduled a public hearing for May 30, when it …"

Bush administration kills safety regulation opposed by donors

By Bill Dawson

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2002 — The Bush administration quietly shelved a proposal to tighten regulations on a group of hazardous chemicals des

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Transportation Safety Board":

"… in the 1990 Clean Air Act as a scientific investigatory body, akin to the National Transportation Safety Board.The OSHA spokesperson said in the absence of any near-term action on the s …"