Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 22, 2023
In the scientific literature, the definition of PFAS has been a subject of rich and sometimes confusing debate, but the most widely used and inclusive definition is one developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2021. This EPA office needs to do better.
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OCTOBER 25, 2021
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change will hold a hearing on October 27, 2021 , on “ TSCA and Public Health: Fulfilling the Promise of the Lautenberg Act.” D-NJ), Chair of the Committee, and Paul Tonko (D-NY), Chair of the Subcommittee, stated that the Frank R. (D-NJ),
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OCTOBER 12, 2021
Government Accountability Office (GAO) posted a WatchBlog item entitled “ Can Chemical Recycling Reduce Plastic Pollution? ” on October 5, 2021. The item looks at GAO’s September 2021 Science & Tech Spotlight: Advanced Plastic Recycling. What are the potential benefits and challenges of these approaches?
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MAY 27, 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021. ” This complimentary virtual conference marks the fifth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Annual Conference, reflecting on the accomplishments and challenges since the implementation of the 2016 Lautenberg Amendments and where TSCA stands today. .” 9:00 a.m. - Register Now.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2021
On October 1, 2021, the U.S. By September 30, 2026 , EPA’s Safer Choice program will certify a total of 2,300 products compared to the FY 2021 baseline of 1,950 total certified products. Comments are due November 12, 2021.
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OCTOBER 20, 2021
On October 1, 2021, the U.S. By September 30, 2026 , EPA’s Safer Choice program will certify a total of 2,300 products compared to the FY 2021 baseline of 1,950 total certified products. Comments are due November 12, 2021. Bergeson and Carla N.
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JANUARY 11, 2022
On December 10, 2021, the Biden Administration released its Fall 2021 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. According to EPA’s rule list , the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) is working on the following rulemakings under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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