Guizhou Tyre Corp.'s Samson and Advance brands GL283A L.E.T. has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Smartway-approved tire effective immediately for drive and steer positions.
Tags: Advance Tires, EPA, Guizhou Tyre Corp. Samson Tires, Smartway
The Non-Lead Wheel Weight Legislation packet was unveiled today by The Ecology Center. The Ecology Center is a leading group behind the lead-based wheel weight debate.
Tags: EPA, Lead Wheel Weights, Lead-Free Legislation, Non-Lead Wheel Weights, The Ecology Center
The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Toxic Substances Control has released the findings of its “wheel weight assessment.” The report’s conclusion makes a compelling case for steel wheel weights.
Tags: EPA, Green, Kevin Keefe, Lead-free, Wheel weights
In a report released by Kimberly-Clarke, information was revealed regarding the use of towels and the exposure to chemicals in automotive repair shops. The report found that towels, even after they have been washed, can cause exposure to metals, oil and grease.
Tags: Automotive Service Association, EPA, Kimberly-Clarke, RCRA, Shop Hazards, Shop Safety
On Feb. 23, 2011, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rulemaking that will preserve scrap tire markets. According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), it will ensure the continued success of its scrap tire management efforts.
Tags: Charles Cannon, EPA, Rubber Manufacturers Association, Scrap tires, Tire-derived fuel
Which non-hazardous materials are solid waste and which aren't as it pertains to fuel? The United States Environmental Protection Agency is proposing such a definition. The Rubber Manufacturers Association is opposing it.
Tags: EPA, RMA, Scrap tires, Tire-derived fuel
A new proposed federal regulation aimed at reducing ozone short circuits the regulatory process, adds as much as $90 billion in costs to businesses and has an adverse effect on air quality, according to comments filed by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
Tags: EPA, Legislation, RMA
A recent study by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found no cause for human health or environmental concerns with the use of tire rubber used in the construction of athletic fields and playgrounds.
Tags: EPA, Michael Blumenthal, RMA, Scrap tires
Three Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. premium commercial tire lines have received SmartWay verification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): the M137 steer tire, M127 trailer tire and M657 drive tire.
Tags: EPA, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Truck tires
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