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Hearing Set on New Reactors for South Texas Project

The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board's hearing in Houston is now set for Jan. 6, 2014.

Canada Issues Regs to Make Offshore Helicopters Safer

Lisa Raitt, the country's minister of transport, announced them Nov. 17 and said stakeholders have 30 days in which to submit comments.

Driver Safety Programs in Minnesota Deemed Unlawful

A state auditor determines that “diversion programs” that allow drivers to take courses instead of paying for tickets are illegal.



Railroads Plead for Better Oil Tank Car Safety

Railroad companies across the nation have asked safety regulators to require cars that carry flammable liquids to be modified or upgraded.

LGMA Comments on Food Safety Modernization Act

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has submitted its official comments on the act, suggesting a different, quicker regulatory move.

OSHA Cites Two Companies in Philadelphia Building Collapse

The contractors could have prevented it, had they not ignored basic demolition standards, Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said Nov. 14.

Houston's Fire Chief Resigns

Terry Garrison announced he'll return to Phoenix to attend to an ailing grandson.

CSB Ties Failure to Inspect to NDK Blast

NDK Crystal, Inc. for years did not conduct inspections of the pressure vessels used to generate large crystals, under very high pressure and temperatures, at its Belvidere, Ill., plant, according to the investigative agency.

U.S. highway fatalities increased in 2012 for the first time since 2005, NHTSA confirmed Nov. 14, 2013.

U.S. Highway Deaths Increased in 2012

This was the first annual increase since 2005 and was driven largely by motorcyclist and pedestrian fatalities, NHTSA reported Nov. 14.

WHO Targets 2030 for Better Malaria Vaccines

The updated Malaria Vaccine Technology Roadmap says the world should have vaccines capable of reducing cases by 75 percent by that date.

In April 2010, Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland spews huge clouds of ash that were blown across Europe, disrupting air travel.

Aircraft Volcanic Ash Sensor Successfully Tested

EasyJet, Airbus, and Nicarnica Aviation created what they called the world's first significant artificial ash cloud in order to test the AVOID sensor's ability to detect and estimate concentrations of volcanic ash in the atmosphere.

Illinois DOT Promotes Winter Safety

The campaign is a joint effort among organizations throughout the state.

National Sleep Apnea Campaign Begins in Texas

Royal Philips has launched the "Save the Pillows" campaign to raise awareness of sleep apnea and of overall wellness.

Routine Safety Sweep at Camp Pendleton Leaves Four Dead

Four marines who were clearing unexploded ordnance in California found dead.

DOL Reaches Agreement with Verizon Regarding Training of Field Technicians

The settlement agreement resolves litigation and will ensure that there are increased safeguards and training for field technicians.

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