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Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
We found that medical device sterilization facilities, known as “commercial sterilizers,” are scattered throughout residential communities nationwide, within five miles of nearly 13 million people in the United States and Puerto Rico. A decade overdue , EPA is finalizing updated regulations for commercial sterilizers now.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Today, ballot designs vary widely across states, but all states can adopt scientifically-tested best practices to make ballots more equitable and improve voter education materials for everyone. UCS research has shown that people living in states with more open, less discriminatory election systems have better health outcomes. A
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Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 3, 2023
We had a strong start to 2022 when the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration released guidance to states in February, reflecting many UCS recommendations. Revisiting a blog on state NEVI plans from last August, I was reminded of my concern that some states might not submit their plans on time or at all.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 29, 2024
. -- Shari Wilson is the Interim Executive Director, Trash Free Maryland , an organization that are leading advocates for public policies and initiatives to reduce trash pollution in the state. Click Here to sign up for regular updates (bottom of the page). Photos: Dean Naujoks, Shari Wilson and Reba Carruth.)
Nanotech
MARCH 4, 2024
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Constituent Update on March 4, 2024, that updates its “List of Select Chemicals in the Food Supply Under FDA Review.” FDA states that the intent of this update is “…to provide more insight on the status of the FDA’s post-market assessments of chemicals in the food supply.”
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 26, 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Biden administration finalized updated procedures for conducting cost-benefit analysis and encouraging public participation in meetings about regulations. Advocates for scientific integrity commented on new draft scientific integrity policies. At the end of the year, they released final versions.
Circle of Blue
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The EPA Administrator discusses farm issues with state agricultural regulators. And lastly, foreign affairs agencies will update their global water strategy. EPA Administrator Michael Regan told state agricultural regulators that the agency will soon appoint an agriculture adviser, Capital Press reports.
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