See KiedingSylvia and MillerRichard, “Comment from OCAW”, New Solutions, Fall 1993.
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RossiMark and GeiserKen, “Toxic Chemical Management in Massachusetts: An Analysis of Further Chemical Restriction Policies” (Lowell, Massachusetts: Toxics Use Reduction Institute), 1993.
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For a more detailed description of the comments received at the public hearings, see: RossiMark and GeiserKen, “Summary of Responses: TURI Further Chemical Restriction Policies Report” (Lowell, Massachusetts: Toxics Use Reduction Institute), 1993.
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The Council of Great Lakes Industries is a bi-national, multi-industry group with a public policy focus. One role of the Council is to promote environmental stewardship through the use of total quality environmental management (TQEM) in industry. The Council also addresses controversial public policy issues such as zero discharge and chemical bans. Members of the Council include: Argonne National Laboratory, BASF, Canadian Pacific Forest Products, Dow Chemical, Eastman Kodak, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Ford, Ontario Hydro, and Xerox.
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A bi-national commission formed by Canada and the U.S. to monitor and assess progress on the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
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“33/50” is a U.S. EPA program that targets 17 toxic chemicals for voluntary emission reductions. The title, 33/50, reflects the commitment companies must make: A 33 percent reduction in emissions by 1992 and a 50 percent reduction in emissions by 1995.
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Many environmental organizations are advocating for the phase-out of organo-chlorines, and, in some cases, of most chlorinated products.
