EPA’s Bold Move to Safeguard Health with Stricter TCE Regulations
On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a proposed risk management rule under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), aiming to prohibit most applications of Trichloroethylene (TCE) within one year after the final rule’s publication. Despite offering an extended transition period, the proposed rule prioritizes near-term worker protections […]
EPA Publishes Final Rule for PFAS Regulation under TSCA
On October 11, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took a significant step by publishing the long-anticipated final rule on reporting and recordkeeping requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This vital rule, initially introduced as a draft in June 2021, was mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) back in 2019. It establishes […]
Comprehensive Risk Evaluation for Asbestos
In a bid to protect public health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has undertaken a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the risks associated with asbestos exposure. This evaluation, conducted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), aims to shed light on the dangers posed by asbestos, with a particular focus on chrysotile, […]
Environment Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to ban perchloroethylene
To protect public health under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on June 8, 2023, that most uses of perchloroethylene (PCE), a chemical that poses serious health risks like neurotoxicity and cancer, be banned. The current proposal would prohibit all consumer uses, Under strict workplace controls, the Agency […]
Decoding the EPA’s Latest proposal to amend TSCA Chemical Regulation
On May 26, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to the regulations governing new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The purpose of these amendments is to align the regulations with the amendments made to the TSCA in 2016 and improve the efficiency of EPA’s review process for new chemicals. […]
EPA Proposes TSCA to prohibit Methylene Chloride
To safeguard human health, the EPA proposed on April 20, 2023, to prohibit most methylene chloride applications. In the revised method established by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act passed in 2016, methylene chloride is the second chemical that is going through risk control in accordance with the revised method. […]
EPA adds eight high priority chemicals for further testing under TSCA
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced, on 24 March 2022, the results of a second round of tests under section 4 of TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act). The purpose of this is to collect additional information on eight of the next 20 chemicals undergoing risk evaluation. They include six chlorinated solvents and two flame […]
All you need to know about Draft FY 2022-2026 EPA Strategic Plan
The Draft FY 2022-2026 EPA Strategic Plan. 86 Fed. Reg. 54448. availability was announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on October 1, 2021. EPA’s priorities and the roadmap for achieving its mission to protect human health and the environment is communicated by the draft Strategic Plan. Below are the goals with objectives outlined […]