Archive for April 8th, 2010
Stalevo (entacapone/carbidopa/levodopa): Ongoing Safety Review
FDA is evaluating clinical trial data that may suggest that patients taking Stalevo may be at an increased risk for developing prostate cancer.
MasXtreme Capsules (Natural Wellness) – product contains undeclared drug ingredient
Recall of product, sold as a dietary supplement, containing undeclared aildenafil as well as the drug phentolamine.
U.S. EPA issues penalties to Gay and Robinson and Kula Lodge and Restaurant for failing to close cesspools (HI)
(04/07/10) HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an Order fining the Gay and Robinson company on Kauai and the owner of the Kula Lodge & Restaurant on Maui for failing to close large-capacity cesspools
Colorado ranks second in nation in energy-efficient schools (CO)
116 schools, from Kiowa to Grand Junction, join EPA’s Energy Star Class of 2009 (Denver, Colorado — April 7, 2010) The U.S
Outdoor Classrooms to Help Students Test Water Quality (KS, MO)
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., April 7, 2010) – A team of EPA scientists will participate with groups of elementary school students at a series of events during April to test water quality and examine aquatic life in ponds and streams in Kansas and Missouri
$190,000 Grant to Establish Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University (IA, KS, MO, NE)
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., April 7, 2010) – EPA is awarding $190,000 to the Wichita State University Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs to establish an Environmental Finance Center (EFC)
EPA Seeks Citizen Participation with Open Government Plan (HQ)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the first edition of its Open Government Plan. The plan discusses publishing EPA information online, improving the quality of the information, and creating a culture of open government
EPA to Begin Full Investigation at Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site (NY)
(New York, NY) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it will begin a full investigation of the type and extent of the contamination at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site in Old Bridge and Sayreville, New Jersey within a few weeks
EPA Accepting Applications for National Environmental Education Training Program (HQ)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting grant applications to help manage the National Environmental Education Training Program over the next five years
EPA Announces New Restrictions on Pesticide Phosphine Fumigants to Reduce Risks to Children New labels aim to reduce accidental poisonings (HQ)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2010 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requiring new restrictions on aluminum and magnesium phosphide products to better protect people, especially children, from dangerous exposures
