Tag: TSCA
EPA Releases Final Risk Assessment on TCE and Holds Public Workshop
EPA has finalized the revised risk assessment for Trichloroethene under the TSCA Risk Assessment Program. Information concerning the risk assessment including a fact sheet can be found at http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/riskassess.html . On July 29-30, 2014, EPA plans to hold an experts workshop on TCE alternatives and risk reeducation approaches.
TSCA Reform
Reform of the nation’s chemical law known as, the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) has been talked about for some time. A new piece of legislation known as “Next Generation Compliance” could facilitate the EPA’s enforcement strategy. A combination of the need for TSCA reform and the Agency’s enforcement strategy could result in more opportunities […]
Electronic Submittal of TSCA Information
EPA announced on Wednesday, March 19th, that notifications of substantial risk under section 8(e) of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and voluntary for your information (FYI) submissions can be filed electronically. TSCA section 8(e) states ‘‘Any person who manufactures, processes, or distributes in commerce a chemical substance or mixture and who obtains information which reasonably supports […]
EPA Issues a Significant New Use Rule under TSCA for Five Chemicals
A final rule was issued in the Federal Register on February 4, 2014, that will allow the EPA under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) to monitor the use of five chemicals generally referred to as “complex strontium aluminate, rare earth doped.” This rule will require any person who intends to manufacture, import or process […]
Legislation to Reform the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
In May of this year the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (CSIA) of 2013 was introduced into the senate. This bipartisan bill intends to reform the 37-year old Toxic Substance Control Act. It aims to improve the safety of American consumers and make sure that chemical substances are understood and managed. The CSIA would propose significant […]