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Canada Cancels Some Uses of Boric Acid Pesticides

There are a total of 110 pesticide products registered for use in Canada containing boric acid, and 25 of those will have their registrations cancelled while the remaining 85 will have to meet new labeling requirements within the next two years.

"This is the last flying Mars in the world and the largest warbird ever built," said Wayne Coulson, CEO of Coulson Flying Tankers. The plane makes its first trip to Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, July 25-31.

World's Largest Water Bomber Landing at EAA Show

The plane also will make several demonstration flights during AirVenture Oshkosk. It is described as the largest flying boat ever flown operationally -- 38 feet high, 120 feet long, with a wingspan of 200 feet.

OSHA Says Auto Parts Manufacturer Continues to Expose Workers to Amputation Hazards

Pyongsan America and Surge Staffing face a total of $106,020 in fines.

THC Found in Colorado Town's Water Supply

THC was found in the water supply in the town of Hugo.

This July 2015 photo shows an autonomous underwater vehicle being deployed in the underwater search for the missing MH370 aircraft. (ATSB photo)

MH370 Hunters Agree Not to Terminate Search

Only 10,000 square kilometers of the high-priority search area remaining to be searched, and the three governments involved had agreed earlier to stop searching if the missing plane wasn’t found in that area. But they agreed July 22 only to suspend the search if that is what happens.

There are an estimated 2.7 million to 3.9 million people living in the United States with chronic Hepatitis C, according to CDC.

World Hepatitis Day Set for Next Week

There are an estimated 2.7 million to 3.9 million people living in the United States with chronic Hepatitis C, according to CDC.

Steam Methane Plant Exposed Workers to Health Dangers Due to Safety Failures

Air Liquide Large Industries US LP has been cited for one willful and one serious violation.

NRC Discussing NY Nuclear Plant's Preparedness July 26

The agency is hosting an open house in Oswego, N.Y., to go over its annual review of the safety performance at Entergy's James A. FitzPatrick plant in Scriba, N.Y., which the company plans to shut down early next year.



FAA Improves Runway Conditions Reporting

New Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment standards, matrix will reduce the risk of overrun accidents.

The government has launched a consultation to get ideas from the public for the planned new law, including feedback on the overall goal and approach; whom it should cover; what accessibility issues and barriers it should address; how it could be monitored and enforced; and how to raise accessibility awareness more generally and support organizations in improving accessibility.

Canada Plans New Federal Accessibility Legislation

Many of the country's citizens still face barriers that affect their ability to participate in daily activities that most people take for granted, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, which has launched a public consultation on the planned law.

Nearly All Respirable Coal Dust Samplings Comply with New Standards, Says MSHA

The agency says this proves compliance with the rule is achievable.

Forest Service Finalizes Saw Safety Policy

Forest Service contractors are subject to applicable federal OSHA requirements governing the use of saws, but contractors are not subject to the final saw directive because USFS stated it does not believe it is necessary or appropriate to track their training and certification as sawyers.

Sprout and Noodle Company to Cease Operations Due to Unsanitary Conditions

The DOJ entered a consent decree of permanent injunction on behalf of the FDA.

Enbridge Agrees to Pay Civil Penalties Over Pipeline Spills

The company's consent decree with EPA and DOJ includes civil penalties under the Clean Water Act of $61 million relating to the Line 6B release and $1 million related to the Line 6A release, both payable within 30 days of the effective date of the decree.

DOT Moves Gateway Projects Into Funding Queue

"Building a new rail tunnel under the Hudson to allow for the repair of the ancient and Sandy-damaged tunnels is critical for the countless commuters, shoppers, and tourists who are the lifeblood of our regional economy," U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said.

The crane was being used in the construction of a $4 billion replacement bridge for the outdated bridge, which spans the Hudson River and connects South Nyack in Rockland County with Tarrytown in Westchester County. (Rockland County photo)

No Serious Injuries in Crane Collapse on Tappan Zee Bridge

There were five minor injuries in the collapse at the site, which is the largest current U.S. construction project, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said July 19.

CDC Assisting Zika Investigation into Case Not Linked with Travel

The investigating includes additional interviews and lab testing.

New Study Shows Fracking May Worsen Asthma

An 8-year study in Pennsylvania found asthma treatments were four times more common in areas with bigger, active wells.

Sewage Spill Closes Beaches in California

The spill volume was initially reported at 108,000 gallons by the department, but the Los Angeles Times reported it had increased to more than 1.5 million gallons as of July 19.

CSB Makes Emergency Planning/Response a Most Wanted Improvement

The board did this because the members concluded that poor emergency planning is a recurring finding in its investigations to date.

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