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User ID: enronden PW: bnaweb22 -----Original Message----- From: "BNA Highlights" <bhighlig@bna.com<@ENRON [mailto:IMCEANOTES-+22BNA+20Highlights+22+20+3Cbhighlig+40bna+2Ecom+3E+40ENRON@ENRON.com] Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 11:14 PM To: BNA Highlights Subject: June 4 -- BNA, Inc. Daily Environment Report ______________________________ DAILY ENVIRONMENT REPORT Highlights & Table of Contents June 4, 2001 ______________________________ ISSN 1521-9402 Registered Web subscribers can access the full text of these articles by using the URL link supplied. Information about becoming a subscriber or signing up for a FREE Web trial is available at http://web.bna.com or call BNA Customer Relations at 1-800-372-1033, Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am - 7:00 pm (ET). __________ HIGHLIGHTS __________ DASCHLE SAYS YUCCA MOUNTAIN NUCLEAR WASTE REPOSITORY IS DEAD ISSUE Incoming Senate Majority Leader Daschle says his party will block the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository in Nevada. "I think the Yucca Mountain issue is dead," Daschle tells reporters in Las Vegas, where he went to attend a fundraiser for Senate Majority Whip Reid. Reid opposes efforts to expedite construction of the Yucca Mountain facility, which would hold waste from nuclear power plants. . . . Page AA-1 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3k4p3_ GROUPS CALL FOR EPA MORATORIUM ON OPEN MARKET EMISSIONS TRADING A coalition of 20 environmental groups writes EPA Administrator Whitman asking her to impose a moratorium on state "open market" emissions trading programs. The groups say the trading programs are unenforceable and impose disproportionate impacts on minority and poor communities. "Rather than balancing incentives with enforcement, these programs simply concede enforcement to market participants," the letter states. . . . Page A-2 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3m3q3_ SCIENCE ADVISERS ISSUE FINAL REVIEW OF EPA'S REASSESSMENT OF DIOXINS A final report assessing the science EPA used to examine the risks of dioxins is released by EPA's Science Advisory Board, allowing EPA to complete its dioxins reassessment. The reassessment, which has taken more than a decade to complete, will be used by any EPA office regulating dioxins. For example, the reassessment is expected to affect a proposed rule EPA issued setting limits of dioxins in sewage sludge applied to land. . . . Page A-1 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j8v2_ DOT SAYS FEDERAL HAZMAT TRANSPORT RULES PREEMPT CLEVELAND ORDINANCES Three local ordinances that regulate the transportation of hazardous materials in Cleveland are struck down in a Department of Transportation ruling. The Cleveland ordinances for hazardous material shipment routings, shipment notifications, and police escort requirements are preempted under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. . . . Page A-6 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3m1y1_ INTERIOR DEPARTMENT ADVISORY PANEL PROPOSES STUDY OF NEW OFFSHORE DRILLING An advisory committee will recommend that Interior Secretary Norton consider opening certain Outer Continental Shelf areas for oil and gas drilling in a report expected to be released this week. The panel will not identify any specific areas that should be opened to oil and gas exploration, but instead will ask the Interior Department to make identifying such areas a priority. . . . Page A-9 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3n9q4_ 141 PARTIES TO PAY $668,695 FOR CLEANUP COSTS AT COLORADO SUPERFUND SITE EPA and 141 parties that contributed small amounts of hazardous substances to a Colorado superfund site reach an agreement requiring the parties to pay a total of $668,695, according to a notice to be published today. Under the proposed administrative settlement, 137 private companies and four federal facilities resolve their liability for past and future cleanup costs at the Rocky Flats Industrial Park site in Jefferson County. . . . Page A-9 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3n4z2_ MINNESOTA COMPANY PAYS FINE TO SETTLE ALLEGATION OF UNREGISTERED PESTICIDE A Minnesota-based maker of soaps and detergents agrees to settle allegations that it had sold and distributed unregistered pesticides. Ecolab Inc., based in St. Paul, will pay a $277,953 fine to EPA, according to an announcement from the agency's Region V office. . . . Page A-11 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3p2x3_ NOMINEE FOR EPA WATER OFFICE MEETS SENATORS IN BID FOR CONFIRMATION George Tracy Mehan, President Bush's choice to head the EPA Office of Water, arrives in Washington to begin meeting with senators in his bid for confirmation. Mehan is the director of the Great Lakes Office at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. No date is set for hearings on Mehan's nomination. . . . Page A-1 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j9e5_ SOY INGREDIENT SAID TO CAUSE CANCER IN MICE EXPOSED DURING INFANCY A natural ingredient found in soy caused uterine cancer in mice exposed during their infancy, according to a study scheduled to appear in "Cancer Research". The study found that organisms exposed during key periods of development to chemicals that affect hormones may be harmed, says Retha Newbold, the study's principal investigator. The question of when to expose organisms to ensure that the adverse effects of pesticides, industrial chemicals, and compounds in drinking water are detected is a key issue in a screening and testing program EPA is developing. . . . Page A-3 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3b9m9_ EPA SEEKS RECOMMENDATIONS ON COORDINATING PESTICIDE, WATER LAWS EPA asks its regional offices for recommendations on coordinating the requirements of pesticide and water laws. In a memo to regional offices, Stephen Johnson, the acting assistant administrator responsible for pesticides, and Diane Regas, acting assistant administrator for water, say EPA does not have a national policy on how the Clean Water Act would apply to pesticide applications. . . . Page A-6 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j6g6_ DOT OUTLINES IDEAS FOR FASTER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS OF AIRPORT PROJECTS Establishing environmental impact statement teams for major airport runway projects, increasing the number of federal environmental specialists, and improving interagency coordination could speed reviews and reduce air travel delays, according to a Department of Transportation report to Congress. The Federal Aviation Administration says an environmental impact statement for a major new runway currently takes between three and three and one half years on average to complete. . . . Page A-5 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g2n7z9_ U.K. AGENCY WARNS MILK DRINKERS OF CONTAMINATION FROM ANIMAL DISPOSAL Massive bonfires in the United Kingdom for disposal of cattle in the wake of the recent foot and mouth disease epidemic may be releasing dioxins into the air, contaminating surrounding pastures and infecting dairy animals grazing in the immediate vicinity, the UK's Food Standards Agency warns. The advisory warning is aimed at consumers of whole milk, diary farmers, and sheep and goat farmers who produce milk. . . . Page A-3 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3f6d7_ ANNUAL JAPANESE REPORT STRESSES GLOBAL WARMING, OZONE LAYER Japan will focus its environment policy on global issues, including global warming and ozone layer depletion, while promoting waste reduction, according to the Ministry of Environment's annual White Paper. The paper says the Japanese government will implement a broad array of measures for reducing greenhouse gases. . . . Page A-5 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g2u4d8_ NETHERLANDS TOLD TO RESTRUCTURE LIVESTOCK SECTOR TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT The Netherlands needs to restructure its livestock industry to achieve environmental, food safety, and animal health improvements, according to recommendations from a government commission. The commission says fundamental reforms are needed to address, among other things, nitrate, phosphate, and ammonia pollution associated with raising livestock. . . . Page A-7 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j5v5_ _____________ IN THE STATES _____________ AIR POLLUTION: The governors of Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee pledge cooperative efforts for improving air quality in the region. The agreement requires environmental officials from the three states to develop a multipollutant strategy that addresses ozone pollution, acid deposition, and reduced visibility. . . . Page A-8 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3n0r3_ ALASKA: Gov. Knowles says he will continue to push Congress to approve oil and natural gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Knowles tells reporters development can be accomplished without major harm to the environment or wildlife. Knowles is in Ottawa to lobby Canadian officials on the construction of a natural gas pipeline along the Alaska Highway. . . . Page A-4 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g2n1g6_ MTBE: A court decision upholding New York's ban on the gasoline additive methyl tertiary butyl ether was a significant victory for New York, claims the state's governor and attorney general. The district court decision denies a motion for summary judgement by the plaintiff in the case, the Oxygenated Fuels Association. . . . Page A-2 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j8u3_ TEXAS: Mobil Oil Corp. agrees to pay a $129,600 fine for alleged air quality violations at its Beaumont refinery. Texas had accused the refinery of exceeding applicable nitrogen oxides emission limits. . . . Page A-8 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3m7k2_ _________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS _________________ LEADING THE NEWS RADIOACTIVE WASTE Yucca Mtn. repository 'dead,' top Senate Democrat tells Nevadans . . . Page AA-1 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3k4p3_ ____ NEWS ____ AIR POLLUTION Federal court decision on MTBE hailed by New York officials . . . Page A-2 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j8u3_ Governors at summit pledge to improve air quality in Southeast . . . Page A-8 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3n0r3_ Groups call for EPA to oppose open market emissions trading . . . Page A-2 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3m3q3_ DIOXINS Science advisers issue final review; decade-long study nearing end . . . Page A-1 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j8v2_ U.K. agency warns whole milk drinkers of contamination . . . Page A-3 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3f6d7_ ENDOCRINE DISRUPTION Natural component of soy caused cancer in mice exposed during infancy . . . Page A-3 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3b9m9_ ENERGY Alaska governor to maintain pressure to open refuge to oil, gas drilling . . . Page A-4 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g2n1g6_ EPA Water office nominee meets senators in bid for approval; no hearing scheduled . . . Page A-1 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j9e5_ HAZMAT TRANSPORT DOT says federal rules preempt Cleveland ordinances . . . Page A-6 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3m1y1_ JAPAN Annual report from environment ministry stresses global issues, water, automobiles . . . Page A-5 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g2u4d8_ NATURAL RESOURCES Interior advisory panel proposes study of new offshore drilling . . . Page A-9 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3n9q4_ NETHERLANDS Government needs to restructure livestock sector, commission says . . . Page A-7 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j5v5_ PESTICIDES EPA seeks input from regions on implementing aquatic uses decision . . . Page A-6 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j6g6_ Minnesota company pays reduced fine in settling unregistered product allegations . . . Page A-11 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3p2x3_ RADIOACTIVE WASTE Yucca Mtn. repository 'dead,' top Senate Democrat tells Nevadans . . . Page AA-1 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3k4p3_ SUPERFUND 141 parties agree to pay for cleanup costs at colorado site . . . Page A-9 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3n4z2_ TEXAS Refinery agrees to penalty in settling allegations of illegal air pollution . . . Page A-8 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3m7k2_ TRANSPORTATION Ideas for faster environmental reviews of airports outlined in DOT report . . . Page A-5 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g2n7z9_ WATER POLLUTION Proposal would add new discharges to oil, gas extraction permit for gulf . . . Page A-9 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3n9u2_ ________ CALENDAR ________ CONGRESS Legislative calendar . . . Page C-1 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3r8h2_ PRESIDENT President's calendar . . . Page C-2 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3r8q0_ _________________ REGULATORY AGENDA _________________ COMMENT DEADLINES Due dates for comments on pending rules . . . Page D-4 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g2y8n4_ JUNE 4 FEDERAL REGISTER Entries from today's table of contents . . . Page D-1 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3f5r4_ JUNE 1 FEDERAL REGISTER Previous day's entries with page citations . . . Page D-2 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g2y8p6_ ______________ TABLE OF CASES ______________ Oxygenated Fuels Association v. Pataki (N.D.N.Y.) . . . Page A-2 http://pubs.bna.com/ip/BNA/den.nsf/id/a0a4g3j8u3_ __________ Daily Environment Report (ISSN 1521-9402) Highlights are published daily by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., 1231 25th St., NW, Washington, DC 20037. For account information and changes, contact 1-800-372-1033 (M-F, 8:30 am-7:00 pm ET) To request retransmission or to order a copy of the summarized article, contact 1-800-452-7773 or e-mail bnaplus@bna.com. Copyright © 2001 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. Washington, D.C. 20037. Use of this service is subject to the terms and conditions of the license agreement with BNA. Unauthorized access or distribution is prohibited.
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