Legislative Frameworks

This section focuses on the CERCLA that is a central part of the legislative framework for environmental protection. CERCLA is also known as Superfund. 

Toluene is used as a solvent for the application of surface coatings. The solvents evaporate as a result of the application, creating a problem with for the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The legislative framework for the emission of VOCs requires that the mass load of VOC emissions allowed to be released to atmosphere should be less than 60%... 

Legislative Framework for Soil Protection and Sewage Sludge Use. 19... 

The current European legislative framework relating to the environment is reviewed and a discussion is presented on the effect of this legislation on the ability of the polymer industry, particularly the coatings industry, to meet new requirements. It is concluded that the polymer industry will either have to invest in partnerships with raw material suppliers to obtain novel raw materials or in new process technology and that future developments will probably be incremental, with the emphasis on niche markets. 11 refs. 

In the evaluation of safety in the postmarketing phase, regulatory agencies are greatly more restricted in their enthusiasm for data derived from some of the methods available than from others. Indeed, the EC national agencies separately and the CPMP collectively have developed a legislative framework that is predominantly concerned with spontaneous adverse event monitoring and which is, for all practical purposes, silent on the matter of safety data collected by other methods. 

The European Union has a highly structured legislative framework for resolution of referrals to its scientific advisory committees - for new... 

Rouesse J. Opinion of the French National Academy of Medicine on the legislative framework for the... 

Changing consumer behavior based on higher sensitivity for environmental issues and an increased interest in environmentally friendly products Increased interest of retailers to differentiate in the market Support by municipal authorities (providing a composting infrastructure) Legislative frameworks to enhance the use of biodegradable products (e.g., in Erance, Spain, Italy)... 

Safety and Health Act 1994 provides the legislative framework to promote, stimulate and encourage high standards of safety and health of workers handling chemicals, including pesticides and hazardous wastes. 

Modifications on legislative framework related to hydrogen technologies (subsidies, permits etc.)... 

REACH came about as a result of the growing awareness that the former legislative framework governing chemical substances in the EU, which consisted of a patchwork of many different directives and regulations that had developed over the years, contained several serious flaws that risked jeopardising human health and the environment and hampering the competitiveness of the EU chemical industry. 

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