August 3, 2011
Policy & Regulatory Briefing: Energy Star, Chemical Reporting, EPA Seeks Waste Rule Comments
Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) on Monday introduced the Smart Electronics Act (HR 2748) to direct the Department of Energy and the EPA to determine if cell phones, gaming consoles, and MP3 players could be added to the Energy Star program, the Hill said. Devices bearing a “smart” designation would consume less energy and provide the private sector with reliable standards and incentives, Honda said.
The EPA’s new Chemical Data Reporting rule will require chemical manufacturers to report critical information more often and submit new and updated information….
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