Environmental Geochemistry Issues Semi-Monthly

How Close is Too Close for Hydraulic Fracturing? (Sarah DEROUIN, Water in the West - Stanford University; November 27, 2017) http://waterinthewest.stanford.edu/news-events/news-insights/how-close-too-close-hydraulic-fracturing N. B.:   Originally spotted on  Aquafornia Water News - Water Education Foundation. Hydraulic fracturing near domestic groundwater wells (JASECHKO and PERRONE, 2017) http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2017/11/21/1701682114 Hydraulic fracturing near domestic groundwater wells (Research Brief, Water in the West - Stanford University) http://waterinthewest.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/Hydraulic%20Fracturing%20RB_Final.pdf Selected Publications: Impact to Underground Sources of Drinking Water and Domestic from Production Well Stimulation and Completion Practices in the Pavillion, Wyoming Field (DIGIULIO and JACKSON, 2016) http://www.chc4you.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Water-contamination-from-fracking_stanford-pavillion3.pdf P...

French Court Temporarily Bans Two Pesticides Over Possible Threat to Bees (David LEETSMA, EcoWatch ; November 27, 2017) https://www.ecowatch.com/france-pesticide-bees-sulfoxaflor-2512915823.html Sulfoxaflor:  le juge des réferés suspend l'autorisation des pesticides Closer et Transform (Laurent RADISSON, Actu-Environnement ; 24 novembre 2017) https://www.actu-environnement.com/ae/news/sulfoxaflor-Closer-Transforme-neonicotinoides-suspension-refere-tribunal-Nice-Generations-Futures-Anses-30119.php4#xtor=ES-6 Sulfoxaflor - A Chiral Neonicotinoid: Chemistry: Cyanamide, N-[methyloxido[1-[6-(trifluoromethyl)-3- pyridinyl]ethyl]-λ 4 -sulfanylidene] CAS No. 946578-00-3 [ CAS Registry, American Chemical Society (ACS) ] https://www.cas.org/motw/sulfoxaflor ISOCLAST ™  Active (Dow AgroSciences) http://msdssearch.dow.com/PublishedLiteratureDOWCOM/dh_0916/0901b803809167bf.pdf?filepath=productsafety/pdfs/noreg/233-01024.pdf&fromPage=GetDoc Sulfoxaflor Material Da...

Concerned Citizens and Environmental Groups Stop Oil Train in its Tracks : A coalition of concerned citizens, environmental groups, and health and safety advocates successfully challenged the approval of a massive refinery and rail project that will further harm air quality in the San Joaquin Valley and subject residents in several states to the catastrophic risks of a derailment involving scores of tanker cars filled with explosive Bakken crude oil. (Press Release, EarthJustice ; November 21, 2017) Refinery project involving Bakken crude dealt legal setback (Steven MAYER,  Bakersfield Californian ; November 21, 2017) http://www.bakersfield.com/news/refinery-project-involving-bakken-crude-dealt-legal-setback/article_357816dc-cf15-11e7-adb7-d71e1a0ccc00.html Appeals Court Document: Alon Bakersfield Refinery Project Opinion ( Court of Appeals of the State of California, Fifth Appellate Distict - 11/21/2017) https://earthjustice.org/sites/default/files/files/2017-11-21...

Meetings and Webinars on the Amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) [ US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) ] https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/meetings-and-webinars-amended-toxic-substances-control Upcoming Dates in December 2017 : Public Meeting on Progress Implementing the New Chemicals Review Program Under Amended TSCA ( December 6, 2017 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST ) Online Registration  - In Person or Remote Participation ( Eventbrite ) https://epa-ncrp.eventbrite.com/ Public Meeting on Approaches for Identifying Potential Candidates for Prioritization for Risk Evaluation Under Amended TSCA    ( December 11, 2017  from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm  EST ) Online Registration - In Person or Remote Participation ( Eventbrite ) https://epa-prioritization.eventbrite.com/ N. B.:   Agendas and Meeting Materials are available for download at the aforementioned US EPA  "Meetings and Webinars on the Amended...

California Adopts Rules on Agricultural Pesticide Use near Schools and Day-Care Centers (News Release, Charlotte FADIPE - California Department of Pesticide Regulation ;  November 7, 2017) http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2017/110717.htm California bans use of some farming pesticides near schools (Jocelyn GECKER, Associated Press/San Francisco Chronicle ; November 7, 2017) http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/medical/article/California-bans-some-pesticides-near-schools-12339075.php California to limit spraying farm pesticides near schools and day care centers (Robert RODRIGUEZ, The Fresno Bee ; March 16, 2017) http://www.fresnobee.com/news/business/agriculture/article138892568.html Publications: TITLE 3. California Code of Regulations, Division 6. Pesticides and Pest Control Operations, Chapter 3. Pest Control Operations, Subchapter 2. Work Requirements.   Article 5 - Pesticide Use Near School Sites; Sections 6690, 6691 and 6692.  ( California Depar...

New California Groundwater Sustainability Guide Bridges Gap Between Technical Experts and Community Members (Press Release, Union of Concerned Scientists ; October 26, 2017) http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/california_groundwater_sustainability_guide#.WfozkltSzIU Union of Concerned Scientists Publications: Getting Involved with Groundwater http://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2017/10/ws-report-CAtoolkit-en.pdf Participe en el manejo de su cuenca http://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2017/10/ws-report-CAtoolkit-sp.pdf Website : Sustainable Groundwater Management in California ( Union of Concerned Scientists ) http://www.ucsusa.org/global-warming/regional-information/california-and-western -states/sustainable-groundwater-management-act#.WfoxZltSzIU And for those within Central Valley, CA... SGMA Groundwater Sustainability Plan Workshop (PowerPoint Presentation) [ California Department of Water Resources (DWR) ; September 20, 2017] ...