Distribution date: 01 June 2007

The EPA proposes to list n-propyl bromide (nPB) as an unacceptable substitute for methyl chloroform, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-113, and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141b when used in adhesives or in aerosol solvents because nPB in these end uses poses unacceptable risks to human health when compared with other substitutes that are available. In addition, EPA takes comment on alternate options that would find nPB acceptable subject to use conditions in adhesives or in aerosol solvents. This action also proposes to list nPB as acceptable, subject to use conditions, as a substitute for methyl chloroform, CFC-113, and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141b in the coatings end use. This proposal supersedes EPA's proposal of 3 June 2003 on the acceptability of nPB as a substitute for ozone-depleting substances for aerosols and adhesives.

Products Covered: Adhesives, aerosols, coatings (HS:  Chapter 3506;  ICS:  71.100, 13.020, 29.035, 83.180)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 01 June 2007

The EPA proposes to list n-propyl bromide (nPB) as an unacceptable substitute for methyl chloroform, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-113, and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141b when used in adhesives or in aerosol solvents because nPB in these end uses poses unacceptable risks to human health when compared with other substitutes that are available. In addition, EPA takes comment on alternate options that would find nPB acceptable subject to use conditions in adhesives or in aerosol solvents. This action also proposes to list nPB as acceptable, subject to use conditions, as a substitute for methyl chloroform, CFC-113, and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141b in the coatings end use. This proposal supersedes EPA's proposal of 3 June 2003 on the acceptability of nPB as a substitute for ozone-depleting substances for aerosols and adhesives.

Products Covered: Adhesives, aerosols, coatings (HS:  Chapter 3506;  ICS:  71.100, 13.020, 29.035, 83.180)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 May 2007

FSANZ has received an Application to amend Standard 1.3.1 – Food Additives in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to approve the use of steviol glycosides as intense sweeteners and flavour enhancer in a range of foods.

Products Covered: Processed foods

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 May 2007

FSANZ has received an Application to amend Standard 1.3.1 – Food Additives in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to approve the use of steviol glycosides as intense sweeteners and flavour enhancer in a range of foods.

Products Covered: Processed foods

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 May 2007

The notified regulation approves the physical-chemical analytical methods for the detection of maltodextrin in milk, to be used by the official laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply.

Products Covered: Milk

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 May 2007

The notified regulation approves the physical-chemical analytical methods for the detection of maltodextrin in milk, to be used by the official laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply.

Products Covered: Milk

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 May 2007

The District of Columbia is proposing to amend Chapter 7 of Subtitle A: Air Quality, of Title 20 (Environment) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). The proposed rules are necessary to further reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in the District. The District originally adopted the OTC VOC model rules in April 2004 and first amended them in December 2004. This proposed rulemaking adds new sections to the VOC rules and amends many of the current sections. Specifically, section 708 is being repealed since all of the standards in that section have been addressed with more detail in sections 753 through 756. In addition this rulemaking proposes new VOC standards for certain consumer products, new VOC standards for adhesives and sealants, and adds approximately 39 definitions to section 799.

Products Covered: Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions  (HS:  Chapter 29;  ICS:  13.020)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 May 2007

The District of Columbia is proposing to amend Chapter 7 of Subtitle A: Air Quality, of Title 20 (Environment) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). The proposed rules are necessary to further reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in the District. The District originally adopted the OTC VOC model rules in April 2004 and first amended them in December 2004. This proposed rulemaking adds new sections to the VOC rules and amends many of the current sections. Specifically, section 708 is being repealed since all of the standards in that section have been addressed with more detail in sections 753 through 756. In addition this rulemaking proposes new VOC standards for certain consumer products, new VOC standards for adhesives and sealants, and adds approximately 39 definitions to section 799.

Products Covered: Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions  (HS:  Chapter 29;  ICS:  13.020)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 May 2007

FSANZ has received an Application to amend Standard 1.3.1 – Food Additives in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to approve the use of steviol glycosides as intense sweeteners and flavour enhancer in a range of foods.

Products Covered: Processed foods

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 May 2007

FSANZ has received an Application to amend Standard 1.3.1 – Food Additives in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to approve the use of steviol glycosides as intense sweeteners and flavour enhancer in a range of foods.

Products Covered: Processed foods

Regulation Type: Regular notification