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http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/dec2009/2009-12-31-01.asp

U.S. EPA Will List, Possibly Regulate, Chemicals of Concern

WASHINGTON, DC, December 31, 2009 (ENS) - For the first time, the U.S. 
EPA intends to establish a Chemicals of Concern list and is beginning a 
process that could lead to regulations requiring risk reduction measures 
to protect human health and the environment.
The agency is taking action to control four groups of chemicals that EPA 
Administrator Lisa Jackson says raise "serious health or environmental 
concerns."

Kids and parents demanded safe, phthalate-free toys at a rally in Denver 
May 20, 2008. These plastic ducks are made soft with phthalates. (Photo 
courtesy Breast Cancer Fund)

"The American people are understandably concerned about the chemicals 
making their way into our products, our environment and our bodies," 
said Jackson, announcing the action Wednesday. "We will continue to use 
our authority under existing law to protect Americans from exposure to 
harmful chemicals and to highlight chemicals we believe warrant concern.

This is the first time the EPA has used the authority of the existing 
Toxic Substances Control Act, TSCA, to list chemicals that "may present 
an unreasonable risk of injury to health and the environment."

At the same time, Jackson says the 1976 law is both outdated and in need 
of reform.

The decision to list the chemicals further signals "this 
administration's commitment to aggressively use the tools at its 
disposal under TSCA," she said.

"At the same time," Jackson said, "I will continue to fight for 
comprehensive reform of the nation's outdated chemical management laws 
that ensures a full assessment of the safety of chemicals on the market 
today and effective actions to reduce risks where chemicals do not meet 
the safety standard."

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http://www.abc15.com/content/news/westvalley/glendale/story/FD-Glendale-ER
-shut-down-for-hazardous-chemical/ZynfQyJY3EeGIkvUdx2fZg.cspx

FD: Glendale ER shut down for hazardous chemical scare
Reported by: Deborah Stocks 
Email: dstocks**At_Symbol_Here**abc15.com 
Last Update: 1/03 1:30 pm

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (John Pellizzari)

GLENDALE, AZ -- A Glendale hospital emergency room was evacuated after a 
patient told workers he'd had an unknown chemical thrown on him at a 
'smoke shop.'

Fire officials say around 2:30 p.m. the man walked into Banner 
Thunderbird Medical Center, at 55th Avenue and Thunderbird Road, saying 
the chemical had been thrown on him earlier in the day and when he 
showered it burned his arm.

Glendale Fire Department spokesman Daniel Valenzuela said a hazardous 
materials team was called out to test the chemical on the clothing the 
man had brought with him.

In the meantime, seven people were evacuated from the waiting room and 
the emergency room area was shut down.

Valenzuela said the clothing was tested and nothing was found.

The man has since left and the ER has re-opened, according to 
Valenzuela.

Police are investigating.

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http://www.whiotv.com/news/22109987/detail.html

Chemical Odor Sends 3 To Hospital
Posted: 3:50 pm EST January 2, 2010
Updated: 4:01 pm EST January 2, 2010

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio -- Three people were taken to an area hospital after 
inhaling fumes from improperly mixed chemicals, the Beavercreek Fire 
Department said.
A man who was trying to unclog a toilet mixed multiple common household 
chemical products, creating the dangerous fumes, crews on the scene 
said.
The gas was contained to the building on Shadeland Drive where the 
chemicals were mixed.
All three people were removed in stable condition to the hospital as a 
precaution, crews said.
Copyright 2010 by WHIOTV.com. All rights reserved. This material may not 
be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Chemical Odor Sends 3 To Hospital

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio -- Three people were taken to an area hospital after 
inhaling fumes from improperly mixed chemicals, the Beavercreek Fire 
Department said.
A man who was trying to unclog a toilet mixed multiple common household 
chemical products, creating the dangerous fumes, crews on the scene 
said.
The gas was contained to the building on Shadeland Drive where the 
chemicals were mixed.
All three people were removed in stable condition to the hospital as a 
precaution, crews said.
Copyright 2010 by WHIOTV.com. All rights reserved. This material may not 
be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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