Tributyltin – final aquatic life criteria

Monday, January 05, 2004

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice stating that it has released the final aquatic life criteria document for tributyltin (TBT). This document may be of particular interest to shipyards that apply or remove anti-fouling paints from the hulls of ships and to ship recycling facilities. 69 Fed. Reg. 342 (January 5, 2004). (Source: HK Law)

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