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It’s Time for EPA to Regulate Chemicals by Class

Union of Concerned Scientists

Understanding the Toxic Substances Control Act To understand how grouping chemicals might work in regulations, let’s talk about the Toxic Substance Control Act , or TSCA, the primary law safeguarding the public from exposures to non-pesticide chemicals.

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EPA proposes reforms to New Chemical Review Process

Environmental News Bits

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to the regulations that govern the Agency’s review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to improve efficiency and align with the 2016 bipartisan TSCA amendments under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.

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EPA proposes ban on all consumer, most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride

Environmental News Bits

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the latest action to protect public health under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), proposing a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a dangerous chemical known to cause serious health risks and even death.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: January 24, 2021

National Law Center

REGULATORY: EPA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice announcing submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act from 12/01/2021 to 12/31/2021. The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: January 24, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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House Environmental Committee Reports Out Bipartisan Bills On School Solar Energy Grants For Rereferral, Local Notice Of Toxics Violations

PA Environment Daily

. -- Local Notice Of Toxics Violations: House Bill 718 (Mako-R-Northampton) requiring DEP to notify a municipality when it receives notice from EPA of a violation of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act was reported out and tabled.

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House Environmental Committee Meets April 25 On Bipartisan Bills To Provide School Solar Energy Grants, Local Notice Of Toxics Violations

PA Environment Daily

. -- Local Notice Of Toxics Violations: House Bill 718 (Mako-R-Northampton) requiring DEP to notify a municipality when it receives notice from EPA of a violation of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. The meeting will be held in Room 205 Ryan Building starting at 10:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online.

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EPA releases Draft Revised Risk Determination for Carbon Tetrachloride for public comment

Environmental News Bits

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released for public comment a draft revision to the unreasonable risk determination for carbon tetrachloride pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6(b).