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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

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, we explain more about it and how to report on it.

Register for EPA’s Webinar on the Five Chemicals Being Prioritized for Risk Evaluation Under TSCAC. Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on February 20, 2024, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST for a webinar on the five chemicals currently undergoing prioritization under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The webinar is open to all, but EPA is particularly interested in learning more about how these chemicals are used and how people could potentially be exposed at different points in a chemical’s lifecycle. EPA is also interested in hearing from members of communities who may be impacted by chemical exposures. https://loom.ly/-umwLk4 #february20 #webinar #register#environmentalprotectionagency #chemicalexposures

On October 11, 2023, the U.S. EPA issued a final rule to require reporting under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The rule aims to gather comprehensive data on PFAS, a large group of synthetic chemicals linked to various health and environmental concerns. This broad reporting rule under TSCA will impact all U.S.-based manufacturers and is likely to have significant impacts across multiple industries. Manufacturers will be forced to exercise reasonable levels of due diligence to gather detailed PFAS information related to their use directly or with respect to materials being used in their manufacturing operations. More from Michael Blumenthal and Perry N Salzhauer: https://lnkd.in/gjddQ6b4 #EPA #PFAS #manufacturing

PFAS and “Forever Chemicals” are back in the news. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule for reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In this column, you will find a high-level overview of the new PFAS definition, the entities affected, reporting deadlines and required reporting information. Misty Guard dives deeper in her article here: https://lnkd.in/eKSSCZbx Regulosity LLC #codesigning #pfas

Australia: New regulation for persistent organic pollutants (POP)   Australia has published a new Proposed chemical management standards for Persistent Organic Pollutants affecting short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) has been collaboratively developed by all Australian governments to proficiently and systematically handle environmental risks associated with industrial chemicals, all while establishing consistent regulatory requirements for businesses operating throughout Australia. The IChEMS Register is responsible for documenting the environmental management standards for chemicals, which encompass risk mitigation measures designed for specific industrial applications. Subsequently, both the Australian federal government and individual state and territory governments will enact legislation to implement these standards within their respective jurisdictions. The proposed determination involves the inclusion of a specific group of chemicals, as well as mixtures and articles containing these chemicals, into Schedule 7 of the IChEMS Register. [...] Please continue reading directly on the website of the Product Compliance Institute: https://lnkd.in/dDmYsCX6 #productcompliance #productsafety #chemicals #chemicalindustry

Recent news from the USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding PFAS and TCE. » "The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed an exemption for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting, requiring companies to submit data on products containing any level of PFAS to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) each year." » "The EPA has also announced a proposed ban on all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). If this is ultimately approved, it would be implemented in one year for all consumer and most commercial and industrial uses, and phased in over a longer period for the rest." » TCE is highly toxic and involved in serious health risks including cancer, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity, the EPA stated. Its main applications include cleaning and furniture care products, automotive care products such as brake cleaners, plus spray coatings for uses in arts and crafts." » "While environmental groups welcomed these move, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) expressed concern." Source: Speciality Chemicals Magazine. #saferchemicals #chemicals #chemistry #chemicalindustry #chemicalsafety

EPA's PFAS reporting rule goes into effect today - including reporting requirements for manufacturers and importers of finished goods. Reporting will be required for all PFAS and PFAS-containing articles (produced and imported) from 2011 to the present. Wondering if the rule applies to you or wondering where to start? Let us know how we can help!

What You’ll Learn From This Report 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Weak U.S. regulations have allowed multi-billion dollar chemical corporations to hide the dangers of toxic compounds like PFAS 2: WHAT ARE PFAS? Here is a crash course in these toxic "forever chemicals" 3: CURRENT FEDERAL REGULATION In spite of recent attention on PFAS, we still lack robust regulations to protect ourselves 4: FEDERAL PFAS LEGISLATION AND LOBBYING Food & Water Watch has analyzed industry lobbying against PFAS regulation, as well as campaign contributions 5: WHO WILL FOOT THE PFAS BILL? The price we have already paid and the increased costs to come are staggering 6: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Every community deserves safe and clean water, and this is how we get there

The #EPA will require fenceline monitoring for six #chemical pollutants; ethylene oxide, chloroprene, vinyl chloride, benzene, butadiene, and ethylene dichloride. This new rule will impact 218 chemical companies in the U.S., with half of them located in Texas and Louisiana. Critics are calling the methodology used to determine some of the toxicity levels "deeply flawed." Stay informed: https://hubs.li/Q02sxrfH0 #chemicalindustry #regulations #chemicalregulations #toxicchemical #airtoxicity #environmentalhealth #EHS #environmentalhealthandsafety #chemistry #Texas #Louisiana #chemicalstoragebuildings #hazmatbuildings #PrefabricatedPortableStructures