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National Cattlemen's Foundation Partners with USDA to Register Premises as Part of the National Animal Identification System

2007-11-30 --

Environmental Protection in China Gets Legal Support from New Web Site

2007-11-30 -- (Washington, D.C. - Nov. 30, 2007) In an effort to strengthen the legal framework for environmental protection in China, EPA today launched the EPA - China Environmental Law Initiative Web site. The Web site, announced by EPA General Counsel Roger...

Older Adults with Mild Memory Impairment Still Benefit from Cognitive Training in Areas not Reliant on Memorization

2007-11-30 -- Older adults with pre-existing mild memory impairment benefit as much as those with normal memory function from certain forms of cognitive training that don?t rely on memorization, according to a study published this week in the Journal of the...

EPA notifies BP of major clean-air violations

2007-11-30 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 07-OPA233 CHICAGO (Nov. 29, 2007) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 today notified BP Products North America Inc. of alleged violations of multiple Clean Air Act requirements at its Whiting, Ind.,...

Media Advisory: EPA, Chicago Wilderness to honor native landscaping award winners

2007-11-30 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 07-OPA232 CHICAGO (Nov. 30, 2007) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 and Chicago Wilderness will announce the winners of the annual Conservation and Native Landscaping Awards at a Dec. 6 ceremony at...

Where can I find information on HIV and AIDS?

2007-11-30 -- In 2007, the estimated number of persons living with HIV worldwide was 33.2 million, and there were 2.1 million AIDS deaths. Saturday, December 1, is World AIDS Day, a day designed for governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community...

Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. Recalls Tennessee Aged Southern Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Yellow) and Southern Mild Cheddar Cheese (Yellow) Lot 604 (Nov. 28)

2007-11-30 -- The cheese was distributed to retail stores in Tennessee and Georgia. These products were also distributed to 48 contiguous states in gift baskets marketed by the firm's website.

Quality Plus Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Smoked Wild Salmon Spread (Nov. 29)

2007-11-30 -- The recalled Jackson's Quality Plus Smoked Wild Salmon Spread products were distributed in retail stores located in Northwestern Washington. The product comes in 7 ounce, clear plastic containers, with an ingredient label on the top lid and an...

EPA Seeks to Cut International Ship Emissions

2007-11-29 -- (Washington, D.C. - Nov. 29, 2007) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued plans for new emission standards for diesel engines on board large ocean-going vessels. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking reflects the approach set out in...

Neglected Oil Spill Nets Pocatello Quarry Owner a $9,250 EPA Penalty

2007-11-29 -- (November 29, 2007 Seattle, Wash.) J.K. Merrill and Sons, owner and operator of a soil and rock quarry located at 1302 West Syphon Road in Pocatello, Idaho, has agreed to pay the U.S

Joint Statement from Drs. Elias Zerhouni, Jack Whitescarver, and Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health on World AIDS Day

2007-11-29 -- On December 1, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) joins with people around the globe in commemorating World AIDS Day.

Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Donald E. Powell Applauds New Orleans Citizen Leadership

2007-11-29 -- Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Donald E. Powell spoke on the status of recovery efforts and federal support and resources to local leadership to the "Citizen Leadership in Post-Katrina New Orleans" group at the National Press Club on...

DOE to Invest More than $5 Million for Concentrating Solar Power

2007-11-29 -- WASHINGTON, DC ? Assistant Secretary Karsner announces DOE will invest $5.2 million in funding to support the development of low-cost Concentrating Solar Power (CSP).

Conner Announces Purchase of Up to 34 Million Pounds of Grapefruit Juice

2007-11-29 --

Conner Announces New USDA Communications Director

2007-11-29 --

EPA Awards Over $80,000 to the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma for Air Quality Program

2007-11-29 -- (Dallas, Texas ? November 28, 2007) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $89,528 to the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to respond to indoor air quality complaints in homes and tribal...

ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery Receives ENERGY STAR Award

2007-11-29 -- (Dallas, Texas ? November 29, 2007) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented its ENERGY STAR Award to the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery today for its efforts and improvements in energy...

Acting U.S. Surgeon General Galson, NIH Director Zerhouni Announce Expanded Efforts to Address Nationwide Childhood Overweight Epidemic

2007-11-29 -- A new partnership between the National Institutes of Health?s We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition) program and the Association of Children?s Museums (ACM) will expand efforts to address the epidemic of childhood overweight,...

President Global Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Skim Milk in Uni-President Red Bean Flavor Ice Bars and Red Bean Tapioca Flavor Ice Bars (Nov. 28)

2007-11-29 -- President Global Corporation of Buena Park, CA 90620 is recalling Uni-President Red Bean Flavored Ice Bars (Tung-I Red Bean Flavor Ice Bars) 6/3 fl oz and Red Bean Tapioca Ice Bars (Tung-I Red Bean Tapioca Ice Bars) 6/2.83 fl oz because they may contain...

American Greetings Corp. Recalls Confetti Bursts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

2007-11-29 -- The surface paint on the individual bags of confetti contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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