Carbon Trading in the European Union
(October 2008; 58 pages)

BNA's Carbon Trading in the European Union is a comprehensive overview of the European Union's scheme for trading carbon dioxide emission allowances. The report provides background on development of the EU cap-and-trade system, a detailed discussion of efforts to implement the system in EU member states, and a review of plans being made for carbon trading after 2012. An annex of national implementation measures in the member states concludes the report.

Clean Air Act Title V Permits
(January 2007; 16 pages)

BNA's Clean Air Act Title V Permits report is a comprehensive analysis of EPA's operating permit program (40 CFR 70 and 71) created in response to Title V of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The report discusses minimum program requirements, who must apply, procedures for obtaining a permit, and other factors that influence the Title V program. The report also includes a list of helpful Web sites for additional information.

State Toxics Control Programs
(December 2006; 44 pages)

BNA's State Toxics Control Programs report is a compilation of articles published in BNA's Chemical Regulation Reporter and Daily Environment Report that discuss domestic and international developments in 2006 expected to influence existing state programs for the control of various chemical substances. The articles address issues such as reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act, "green chemistry," REACH implementation, ratification of international treaties affecting chemicals, globally harmonized labeling, and industry practices to reduce the use of toxic chemicals.

Hazard Communication
(March 2006; 42 pages)

BNA's Hazard Communication report is a comprehensive analysis of OSHA's hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) that includes an overview of compliance requirements, policy pointers, and factors to be considered in the development and implementation of a written hazard communication program. Also provided are discussions of material safety data sheets, employee training requirements, enforcement considerations, and related emergency planning and response issues.