Country of origin labels urged on electronics
The Customs Service proposes marking country of origin visibly on front or sides of radios TVs and other electronics to aid buyers. Public comment due by Sept 2 to the Commissioner of Customs. Also FTC seeks to curb eight warranty terms requiring limited warranties with clear limits. Hearings planned in Chicago Los Angeles and Washington with comments due by Sept 15. No paint gun rule from CPSCCS warns diving fatalities decline with training and caution.
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Washington
Customs Service
Is Customs
Commissioner of Customs, Regulations and Legal Publications Division
Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, D.C
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Chicago
Los Angeles
John A. Gray
Carter Signs Strips Mining Bill Amid Reservations
President Carter signed a strip mining control bill after long battles in Congress but said the measure was watered down to win approval. The law requires restoration of mined land, imposes tonnage taxes for restoration, and includes exemptions for small operators and certain sites while preserving highwall coverage and landowner veto rights in the West.
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Washington
Carter
Gerald R. Ford
White House
Rose Garden
Congress
House
Senate
EPA Tentatively Okays Proposed Oil Refinery
The EPA may approve a $550 million refinery in Portsmouth if hydrocarbon emissions are offset and air quality is not degraded. HREC must begin construction by January 1979 or reapply. Opposition comes from environmental groups and seafood industry segments.
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Portsmouth
Environmental ‘Protection Agency
EPA
Hampton “Roads Energy, Co
HREC
Tidewater
Virginia
Federal Agency
Philadelphia
Robert E. Porterfield
James Sydhor
Air and Hazardous Materials Division
Environmental Review
East Coast
Hampton Roads Energy
State Air Pollution Control Board
Sydnor
Porterfield
Virginia ‘Seafood
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Asa Martin
Car Askin
Askin
N. C
Jerry Gaskins
Jeff Nelson
the. Agency
Elizabeth River
Churchland
M Furniture
Monroe
Jean Machine
Riverside Shopping Center
Lsankamerica
Orion
Men's Tailorer Special Group
Famous Maker Babydoll
TOPS
Uggested
Fieldcrest
Eden ES
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