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 […]
US EPA Unveils Proposed Risk Management Rule for Trichloroethylene (TCE)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a risk management rule in October 2023 in response to escalating human health concerns associated with trichloroethylene (TCE). This initiative follows the release of the final revised risk determination for TCE in January 2023, which reevaluated the risk assessment conducted in November 2020 under the Revised Toxic Substances […]
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 […]
EPA’s Asbestos Alert: Safeguarding Health through Compliance
Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral found in six types: Chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite. Asbestos is used in various commercial products to strengthen cement, fireproof buildings, and create textiles. TSCA Section 8(a) empowers environmental protection agencies to establish rules requiring small manufacturers to comply. It is a highly toxic mineral that finds […]
EPA updates communities on coal ash contamination
On April 17, 2015, EPA announced the latest action on protecting communities from coal ash contamination and ensuring the polluters are accountable for controlling and cleaning the contamination created by them by the disposal of coal ash (CCR), which can leak into groundwater and cause high health risks to communities living nearby. By adopting this […]
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 […]
Prop 65 update: new additions to the list of restricted substances
According to the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, known as California Proposition 65, the purpose of the act is to protect the drinking water sources of the state against contamination with toxic chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm if they are consumed. As of April 21, 2023, […]
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. […]
Everything you need to know about the Ethylene Oxide (EtO) emissions regulation by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been working to regulate the emission of ethylene oxide (EtO) to protect public health and the environment. A highly reactive and flammable gas, EtO is used in the production of medical equipment, plastics, and textiles. Although it is an essential component of manufacturing, it has been identified as a […]
Key updates to the Stockholm POP convention
The Stockholm Convention, an international treaty governing hazardous pollutants, adopted a decision to ban three persistent organic pollutants at the 11th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) held in Geneva from 1 to 12 May 2023. A global ban is adopted on the production and use of the chemicals listed below: Methoxychlor UV-328 […]