North America

North America is key region in terms of its size and the extent of commercial and industrial activity. Combined with multiple jurisdictions and a mix of mandatory and self-regulated environmental requirements, North America is a significant market confronted with complex policies and legislation.

Jurisdictions in North America

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Canada - Alberta Canada - British Columbia Canada - Federal Canada - Manitoba Canada - New Brunswick Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Canada - Northwest Territories Canada - Nova Scotia Canada - Ontario Canada - Prince Edward Island Canada - Quebec Canada - Saskatchewan USA - Federal USA - Alabama USA - Alaska USA - Arizona USA - Arkansas USA - California USA - Colorado USA - Connecticut USA - Delaware USA - Florida USA - Georgia USA - Hawaii USA - Idaho USA - Illinois USA - Indiana USA - Iowa USA - Kansas USA - Kentucky USA - Louisiana USA - Maine USA - Maryland USA - Massachusetts USA - Michigan USA - Minnesota USA - Mississippi USA - Missouri USA - Montana USA - Nebraska USA - Nevada USA - New Hampshire USA - New Jersey USA - New Mexico USA - New York USA - North Carolina USA - North Dakota USA - Ohio USA - Oklahoma USA - Oregon USA - Pennsylvania USA - Puerto Rico USA - Rhode Island USA - South Carolina USA - South Dakota USA - Tennessee USA - Texas USA - Utah USA - Vermont USA - Virginia USA - Washington USA - Washington, DC USA - West Virginia USA - Wisconsin USA - Wyoming

Recent North America Reg Alerts

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August 3, 2010
California Reduces E-Waste Fees
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July 26, 2010
Canada Federal Pages Updated
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July 26, 2010
Illinois Amends Product Take-Back Law
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July 25, 2010
President Signs Into Law Conflict Minerals Legislation
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July 20, 2010
Updated Subject Report: Product Take-Back in Canada - Quebec...
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July 20, 2010
New Subject Reports Available for Canada - Quebec
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July 15, 2010
Updated: Matrix of Pending Recycling & Product Take Back Leg...
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July 14, 2010
North Carolina, Rhode Island Amend Electronics Take-Back Pro...
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June 30, 2010
New Special Report - Green Chemistry: Developments At The US...


Recent North America Questions


USA - Federal - Restricted Substances Overview
Could you please provide a more detailed legal analysis of the conflict minerals legislation and whether it may violate any other laws? (e.g. only applies to US publicly traded companies vs. foreign ...
Answered Aug 13, 2010
USA - Federal - Product Take-Back
We are currently running a voluntary recycling program in the US and we'd like to make sure whether our recyclers are managing the generated waste properly. Regarding this, are there any state or fede...
Answered Aug 10, 2010
Canada - Quebec - Product Take-Back
You recently published an update on the Draft Regulation pertaining to the Environment Quality Act for the province of Quebec. What is the expected timetable for the draft regulation to come into for...
Answered Jul 27, 2010
USA - Puerto Rico - Product Take-Back
Can you please provide a status update on Puerto Rico Bills submitted by Senator Tirado Rivera (P. del S. 838) and Rep. Jennifer González Colón (Proyecto de la Cámara 2; “Bill”). I know The Gonzalez ...
Answered Jul 14, 2010
USA - Federal - Batteries
With reference to the article titled "Public Hearing Highlights Widespread Dissatisfaction with DOT's Proposed Rules for Transport of Lithium Batteries", has there been an update as to what action, if...
Answered Jul 13, 2010
Canada - Federal - Product Take-Back
Pertaning to Gazette Officielle Du Quebec, November 25, 2009, Vol. 141, No. 47 Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2, ss. 31, 53.30, 70.19, 1st par., subpar. 15, and 109.1) Draft Regulations - State...
Answered Jun 02, 2010
Canada - British Columbia - Product Take-Back
Pertaining to British Columbia (Reg 296/2009, Dec 11, 2009) Phase III small electronic appliance and phase IV large electronic appliance: What would be considered small and large electronic appliances...
Answered May 11, 2010
USA - Federal - Energy Efficiency
On December 9, 2009, the Department of Energy ("DOE") announced that it would enforce the certification requirement for “Class A external power supplies to operate a consumer product” subject to feder...
Answered Mar 01, 2010
Canada - Federal - Restricted Substances Overview
Canada Chemical Management Plan.
How does the Domestic Substance List inventory affect importers of finsished goods? Do we have to report the amount of specified substances imported in products ...
Answered Feb 24, 2010

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