EPA's final rule published March 5, 1998 (63 FR 11084) prohibits the intentional release of Halon 1211, Halon 1301, and Halon 2402 during the testing, repairing, maintaining, servicing or disposal of halon-containing equipment or during the use of such equipment for technician training. The rule also requires appropriate training of technicians regarding emissions reduction and proper disposal of halon and halon-containing equipment. The rule became effective April 6, 1998.

The Office of the Federal Register's Public Laws is a good place to research, or sign up for email notification of, recently enacted laws. New laws can be further researched on the Thomas web site at the Library of Congress. Thomas has the complete text of laws from the most recent Congress back to the 101st Congress (1989-1990). You can find summary and status information, but not the full text, back to the 93rd Congress. (1973-1974).

No. HIPAA does not obstruct any state law that supports or mandates the reporting of diseases or injury for public health purposes. Yes. In fact, the definition of a 'public health entity' was broadened in the section "Uses and Disclosures for Public Health Activities", which states specifically "...We broaden the scope of allowable disclosures ...by allowing covered entities to disclose protected health information not only to U.S.

If you have specific enforcement-related information, please see http://www.sec.gov/complaint.shtml for information on how to submit a complaint. You may also call 1-800-SEC-0330. a policy, the SEC will neither confirm nor deny the existence of an investigation unless, and until, it becomes a matter of public record as the result of a court action or administrative proceeding.

On the GT, the easiest is to slide under the front of the car, near the passenger tire. Look up. If you see a big bulky rectangular thing with some pipes coming out of it, you've got Cali emissions. If don't, you've got fed emmissions. The second way involves looking at some numbers and appears to be valid for 2000 model year Eclipses only. Pop the hood of the car. There is a sticker on the firewall behind the engine. It's behind the intake plenum, on the plenum's passenger side.

Congress enacted the Federal Securities Laws In an effort to curb future excesses and to provide fair disclosure to investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) administers these laws. Under Federal Law, there are four major "Acts" that are related to securities.

The laws governing the Pleasure Craft Operator Card are a federal requirement, and apply in all provinces. A Pleasure Craft Operator Card obtained in one province is equivalent to a Pleasure Craft Operator Card obtained in another province.

The U.S. Code in both print and on CD ROM is available in the library. The Code is also available on the internet at: http:www.uky.edu/Law/library/research.

Most health records are subject to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which can be accessed at http://aspe.hhs.gov/admnsimp/bannerps.htm. Health records originated by the federal government, such as the Veterans Administration or Indian Health Services are also subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Privacy Act can be accessed at www.usdoj.gov/foia/privstat.htm.

Once a bankruptcy is filed, all collection activity against that debtor must be halted under an automatic Stay Order. The Sheriff does not halt collection efforts unless written notification of the bankruptcy is supplied to the Civil Division. The Civil Division verifies the bankruptcy and issues a release of the garnishment or collection efforts to the employer. If a plaintiff is not included as a debtor in the bankruptcy, that plaintiff must seek relief from the bankruptcy court.

Each time a home or apartment built before 1978 (the year lead was banned in residential paint) is sold or rented, owners are required to give sellers or renters a copy of the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home and disclose any known lead or lead hazards on the property. The pamphlet is free and can be ordered by calling 1-800-LEAD-FYI. Mobile homes are included.

Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 is a blanket prohibition on sales of securities in the absence of registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (it bears mentioning that securities includes debt as well as equity). To register securities, the seller must make a filing with the SEC (a so-called "registration statement") that provides detailed information about the issuer of the securities, including a description of its business and audited financial statements.

Yes. The federal "Required Request" Act of 1986 requires all hospitals, upon death of a potential donor, to offer the familly the option of organ donation.

These laws and their implementing regulations are administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in the Department of Justice.

Of these statutes, the most important ones for federal involvement in water management are the Canada Water Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Fisheries Act.

Purchasers of RE Manuals/LandlordSource Products are responsible for converting and using the documents to conform to the laws that govern their business. RE Manuals/LandlordSource gives permission to the purchaser to alter the material to meet their city, local, state laws, and company procedures, but the purchaser cannot distribute them to other parties or companies. RE Manuals/LandlordSource does not guarantee the products to comply with the purchaser's company policies, local and state laws.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA), which protects men and women who perform substantially equal work in the same establishment from sex-based wage discrimination; The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older; Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 .

There are a number of antitrust statutes that have been adopted by the federal government. Plaintiffs' claim in this case is based on Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 USC ß1, which was enacted by Congress to prohibit companies from entering into agreements, conspiracies or combinations that would eliminate or reduce competition, including agreements to fix prices.

ANSWER: An excellent resource on federal laws affecting higher education was developed with the combined resources of the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Washington, D.C. based Catholic University of America. See http://counsel.cua.edu for information and links to resources covering these laws. ANSWER: Those who find themselves named in a lawsuit resulting from their job at TU or believe they are likely to be named, should contact the General Counsel at X2306 immediately.

Emissions standards also vary from state to state, and even regions within states. Most states will require that your car meet the specifications for the year of your engine. Another reason to stick with an early engine. It is usually possible to title the car as a pre-emissions vehicle as described in our REGISTRATION faq above.

Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the U.S. banned the production and import of virgin halons 1211, 1301, and 2402 beginning January 1, 1994 in compliance with the Montreal Protocol On Substances That Deplete The Ozone Layer. Recycled halon and inventories produced before January 1, 1994, are now the only sources of supply. EPA's final rule published March 5, 1998, (63 FR 11084) bans the formulation of any blend of two or more of these halons with one exception.

Purdue collects paper copies of federal and Indiana State laws and regulations. Paper copies of these publications including the U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Indiana Code, and Indiana Administrative Code are in the HSSE Library reference collection. Online access to federal legal, legislative, and regulatory information resources is available. Online access to Indiana State legal and regulatory information is available through the Indiana General Assembly website.

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) was passed in 1986 as an update to the law governing the interception of electronic communication, including e-mail. Title I of ECPA (The Wiretap Act) (18 U.S.C. § 2511) governs communications "in transit." The federal Wiretap Act only requires one of the parties to consent to the acquisition of the communication.

In 1966 Congress passed the Animal Welfare Act, which outlines specific minimum standards of care for dogs, cats, and some other kinds of animals bred for commercial resale. The AWA is enforced by the United States Department of Agriculture. Under the AWA, certain large-scale commercial breeders are required to be licensed and regularly inspected by the USDA. But there are many inefficiencies and loopholes in the system.

The U.S. Copyright Act provides that the copyright owners of the designs and software can enforce and protect their rights. This includes filing civil suits in federal courts against the sellers and/or purchasers of anyone who violates their copyrighted designs and software. The ESPC holds power of attorneys for all members of the Coalition. The ESPC is acting on behalf of the members and will prosecute violators of the members’ copyrights.

A few states - California, Connecticut, New York, Virginia, and Vermont - have laws that were intended to prevent some of these abuses. Unfortunately, even in these states enforcement is inadequate, as evidenced by the continuing use of double-decker trailers even where they are illegal. Texas currently has a law prohibiting the sale of horsemeat for human consumption even though two of the three remaining slaughterhouses reside in Texas.