EPA May Require Disclosure of Hydraulic Fracking Chemicals
Disclosure Of Hydraulic Fracking Chemicals Sought. On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) on the question of requiring drilling companies to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking). In developing the best approach for obtaining … [Read more...] about EPA May Require Disclosure of Hydraulic Fracking Chemicals
More Disclosure Sought as Robot Surgery Injuries Rise
Prompted the state to seek improved training oversight and patient disclosure about the technology’s possible risks. Increasing robotic injury reports to Massachusetts health officials have prompted the state to seek improved training oversight and patient disclosure about the technology’s possible risks. The Massachusetts Board of … [Read more...] about More Disclosure Sought as Robot Surgery Injuries Rise
Fracking Disclosure Efforts Breed Skepticism
Idea Of Fracking Disclosure. The natural gas industry appears to be warming to the idea of fracking fluid disclosure. Recently, some companies have vowed to voluntarily disclose the chemical make-up of the fluids they use in hydraulic fracturing on an industry-sponsored website called Fracfocus.org. And just last week, the governor … [Read more...] about Fracking Disclosure Efforts Breed Skepticism
Bill Would Require Fracking Fluid Disclosure
Hydraulic Fracturing Companies Maybe Required to Disclose The Fracking Fluid. The U.S. Senate energy bill, proposed by Senate Democrats, might mandate that those companies currently using the hydraulic fracturing technique to tap shale gas be required to disclose the chemicals used when drilling. According to Reuters, the bill can … [Read more...] about Bill Would Require Fracking Fluid Disclosure
More Disclosure From Frackers Required Under Proposed Oil Spill Bill
Oil Spill Bill Wants Frackers To Disclose Fluids Used In Fracking. A new bill being considered by Congress in the wake of the BP oil spill would require companies engaged in hydraulic fracturing on federal lands to disclose the fluids they use in the process. The bill passed the House Natural Resources Committee last … [Read more...] about More Disclosure From Frackers Required Under Proposed Oil Spill Bill
NEJM Changes Disclosure Policy
Allegations Caused the NEJM to Change its Policies Regarding Disclosures. Conflict-of-interest allegations have caused the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) to change its policies regarding such disclosures said KaiserNetwork.org, citing a New York Times piece. The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education … [Read more...] about NEJM Changes Disclosure Policy
SEC To Propose New Mutual-Fund Disclosure Rules
SEC New Mutual-Fund Disclosure Rules. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating eight brokerage firms and 12 mutual-fund companies for failing to disclose sales incentives that may have influenced advice to investors, an SEC official said. SEC enforcement chief Stephen Cutler revealed the probes after … [Read more...] about SEC To Propose New Mutual-Fund Disclosure Rules
N.Y. Attorney General Requires More Disclosure From Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch Advice Was Tainted. The New York state attorney general obtained a court order on Monday requiring Merrill Lynch to disclose conflicts of interest between its research and investment banking businesses after an investigation by the office concluded that the firm's advice was tainted. "This was a shocking betrayal of … [Read more...] about N.Y. Attorney General Requires More Disclosure From Merrill Lynch
