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We are all familiar with many of the environmental regulatory reporting programs: Tier II Chemical Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory, and Annual or Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports. One that may not be as commonly known is reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In today's blog Molly Mulloy and Amy Bauer explain more about it and how to report on it. Find out how at the link provided. #ToxicSubstancesControlAct

EPA Begins Process to Prioritize Five Chemicals for Risk Evaluation under TSCA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is beginning the process to prioritize five additional toxic chemicals for risk evaluation under the nation’s premier chemical safety law. If, during the 12-month long statutory process, EPA designates these five chemicals as High Priority Substances, EPA will then begin risk evaluations for these chemicals. EPA plans to prioritize the following chemicals for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): 1. Acetaldehyde (CASRN 75-07-0), 2. Acrylonitrile (CASRN 107-13-1), 3. Benzenamine (CASRN 62-53-3), 4. 4,4’-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MBOCA) (CASRN 101-14-4), and 5. Vinyl Chloride (CASRN 75-01-4). https://loom.ly/kQ7A_BI #toxicchemical #tsca #environmentalprotection #chemicalsafety #environmentalprotectionagency #chemical #risk #evaluation #toxicsubstances #toxicchemicals

To enhance regulations concerning chemical safety, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (#EPA) has announced the initiation of the prioritization process for five more toxic chemicals governed by the Toxic Substances Control Act (#TSCA). This move has the potential to significantly affect manufacturers, as the EPA moves forward with assessing the risks linked to these chemicals. Check out our blog for a list of the substances and the breakdown of the evaluated chemicals. ➡️ Read Full Blog: http://arw.li/6045R9oH1

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) was active in 2023 taking notable regulatory actions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including regulating chemical manufacturing and use under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Last year’s regulations and associated requirements may require significant compliance costs and effort from covered entities, and additional actions are expected in 2024. Industries impacted by these regulatory actions, including under TSCA, should familiarize themselves with all revised reporting requirements and be prepared to satisfy them prior to new deadlines. See below for more from me and my colleagues in our K&L Gates #Environment and #PublicPolicy practices - Brian Montag, DAVID RIESER, Dawn Lamparello, Cliff Rothenstein, Julia McGowan #pfas #epa #tsca https://lnkd.in/eiTCjeSz

Stay updated on the latest legal and regulatory updates in the chemical industry with The Chemical Compound newsletter! Our quarterly publication covers essential developments in litigation, legislation, and regulatory activities, focusing on high-priority chemicals like PFAS and those identified by the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In our latest issue, we examine several significant PFAS-related updates, including new EPA rules and petitions, as well as other federal regulatory changes impacting the industry ➡ https://bit.ly/3ZdmtyW #PFAS #EPA #Chemicals #ConsumerSafety #Environment Larry Culleen | Judah Prero | Brandon Neuschafer | Andra P.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule that has, thus far, flown under the radar. This rule continues the EPA’s push to require chemical manufacturers and importers to report to the EPA. It also requires manufacturers and, significantly, article importers to report unpublished health, safety and environmental studies that companies have of 16 chemicals — including benzene and styrene — over the past 10 years. You can learn more in this alert by Bonnie Barnett and Aaron Szabo.

EPA announced three significant actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act in December. Five chemical substances will be prioritized under section 6(b)(1) of TSCA, with manufacturers and importers experiencing heightened reporting requirements. The public comment period ends on March 18, 2024. Authors: Ryan Carra, Mark Duvall, Nicholas Hanel #TheEnvironmentalLawFirm #TSCA #Chemicals #EnvironmentalJustice

From the Journal of Integrated Environmental Assessment comes another recent study providing significant assurance regarding the environmental safety of polyvinyl alcohol used in detergent packet films. Using globally accepted test methods and U.S. and EU risk assessments, this comprehensive study shows rapid biodegradation and a wide margin of environmental safety. https://lnkd.in/gVp2Pkh5

As of May 17, the U.S. EPA has identified 196 #PFAS chemicals that will be subject to new reporting requirements under its Toxic Release Inventory program. Companies that manufacture or use these “forever chemicals” should begin compiling the relevant information now ahead of the reporting deadline. 📣 https://lnkd.in/dTcX2CxQ Get up to speed with this update provided by FBT attorneys Chris Kim Kahn, Kevin McMurray, and Sloane Masden Weber. #EnvironmentalRegulations #Manufacturing #PublicSafety #EPA #RegulatoryCompliance #EnvironmentalLaw #ForeverChemicals #Polyfluoroalkyl #Perfluoroalkyl 

Through a 90-day public comment period, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting information about five chemicals — acetaldehyde, acrylonitrile, benzenamine, 4,4'-Methylenebis(2-Chlororaniline) (MBOCA), and vinyl chloride. They will also now mandate that companies submit records of significant adverse human health and environmental effects reported to have been caused by MBOCA. Read more about the EPA's new chemical prioritization efforts here: https://hubs.li/Q02kj8cX0 Elaine Freeman; Muna Nahar, PhD, DABT; Devin Millions #Exponent #Alert #Chemicals #ConsumerProducts #RegulatoryAffairs #RiskAnalysis #RiskAssessment #RiskManagement #Pesticides #FoodSafety