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    • Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist

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    LYNN L. BERGESON is managing director of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., a Washington, D.C.-based law firm that concentrates on conventional, biobased, and nanoscale chemical industry issues. She served as chair of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (2005-2006). The views expressed herein are solely those of the author. This column is not intended to provide, nor should be construed as, legal advice.

    EPA Issues First Risk Management Rule: What You Need to Know

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    April 23, 2024
    All TSCA stakeholders need to understand this rule because it is a template for how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will address future risk management under TSCA Section...

    Compliance: Take a Closer Look at EPA’s New Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    March 22, 2024
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent revision of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter has stirred up a contentious discourse. Understanding...

    OSHA Issues Updated Process Safety Management Enforcement Guidance

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Feb. 7, 2024
    The U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration updated enforcement guidance regarding compliance with the agency’s Process Safety Management standard.

    Global Chemical Regulations: 2024 Will Be a Consequential Year

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Jan. 15, 2024
    Significant policy and regulatory developments in the United States and globally could be impacted by upcoming election cycles.

    EPA Proposes Revised PBT Rules for decaBDE and PIP (3:1)

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Dec. 11, 2023
    The EPA’s proposal would amend regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and PIP (3:1), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals addressed...

    EPA Proposes Ban on Trichloroethylene

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Nov. 17, 2023
    Ban would take effect in one year for all consumer products and most industrial and commercial uses, with any remaining uses requiring stringent worker protections.

    EPA Issues Final Rule on TSCA PFAS Reporting Requirements

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Oct. 16, 2023
    The final rule left out any of the concerns voiced during public comment on the proposed regulation requiring reporting of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and offers little...

    National Science and Technology Council Releases Sustainable Chemistry Report

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Sept. 15, 2023
    The National Science and Technology Council published an important report identifying challenges and outlining a strategy to improve adoption of sustainable chemicals.

    EPA Rolls Out New PFAS Framework

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Aug. 16, 2023
    The regulatory framework is designed to ensure any new PFAS or new use does not harm people or the environment.

    TSCA, SNURs, and Plastic Waste-Based Feedstocks

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    July 18, 2023
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed significant new use rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act for 18 chemicals subject to premanufacture notices.

    Toxics Release Inventory Reporting: What is New This Year?

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    June 9, 2023
    With the July 1, 2023, deadline rapidly approaching for submitting Toxics Release Inventory data to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are a few new reporting features...

    EPA Proposes to Ban Most Uses of Methylene Chloride

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    May 10, 2023
    The proposed risk management rule would “rapidly phase down” methylene chloride manufacturing, processing and distribution within 15 months.

    Congress Strengthens Cosmetics Regulations

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    April 12, 2023
    Congress enacted the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act on December 29, 2022, to significantly strengthen the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authority over cosmetic...

    Maine Reporting Rule Targets PFAS

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    March 20, 2023
    Rule would require manufacturers to report all new products and product components sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale in the state of Maine that contain intentionally...

    TSCA Gets More Confusing

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Feb. 15, 2023
    Chemical producers face new challenges after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) changes the risk evaluation process for toxic substances.

    Chemical Compliance: FTC To Revise Green Guides, Again

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Jan. 10, 2023
    The Green Guides provide much-needed guidance on environmental marketing claims, including how consumers are likely to interpret claims and how marketers can substantiate them...

    Sticker Shock: TSCA Fees Could Soon Be a Lot More Expensive

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Dec. 13, 2022
    On November 16, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a proposal that would amend the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) fees rule. The proposed increases...

    Compliance: European Commission Spurs Confusion

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Nov. 22, 2022
    European Commission proposes adding new hazard classes and criteria to its CLP labeling regulations to address endocrine disruptors and substances that are persistent, bioaccumulative...

    OSHA Considers Revisions to Process Safety Management Standard

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Oct. 25, 2022
    This column summarizes why OSHA is thinking of amending its Process Safety Management standard and what readers can do to engage in the process.

    EPA Issues New Accidental Release Rule

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Dec. 20, 2019
    Changes to risk management program include rescinding several controversial additions

    EPA Expands Endocrine Disruptor Testing

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Feb. 17, 2011
    Agency mandates screening of more chemicals and issues guidance

    SCPA Delays Could Impact Industry

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Jan. 11, 2011
    Adoption and implementation of potentially "game changing" regulations are now unclear.

    Workplace Falls Get Fresh Attention

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Aug. 2, 2010
    Regulator proposes revised rules to prevent injury.