The company has established itself as a leader in deepwater exploration and production technology with among the highest safety and efficiency standards in the business.

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"We are not cutting any corners in the safety of the production of the vaccine or the testing and oversight of the vaccine" Schuchat explained.

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"The agency has taken unprecedented steps and will continue to make the changes necessary to restore the American people's confidence in the safety and environmental soundness of oil and gas drilling and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, while balancing our nation's important energy needs, " spokeswoman Kendra Barkoff said.

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The report described how government restrictions and mandated safety procedures may permanently cripple rice production in Fukushima prefecture.

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West Dunbartonshire said food safety officers were carrying out inspections on four meat production plants in the area but that meals supplied to school canteens and council care homes were not affected.

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Jason Yan, technical director in Beijing of the U.S. Grains Council, said safety considerations usually take a backseat in China to features designed to maximize production and energy efficiency.

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Toyota employees would then work in the field and provide pro bono consulting services with the goal of increasing productivity and safety while helping to reduce production costs and time.

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