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OSHA Issues Updated Process Safety Management Enforcement Guidance

The U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration updated enforcement guidance regarding compliance with the agency’s Process Safety Management standard.
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Global Chemical Regulations: 2024 Will Be a Consequential Year

Significant policy and regulatory developments in the United States and globally could be impacted by upcoming election cycles.
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PIP 3:1 found in electronics
PIP 3:1 found in electronics
PIP 3:1 found in electronics
PIP 3:1 found in electronics

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

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...
Lynn Bergeson
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EPA Proposes Ban on Trichloroethylene

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.
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EPA Issues Final Rule on TSCA PFAS Reporting Requirements
EPA Issues Final Rule on TSCA PFAS Reporting Requirements
EPA Issues Final Rule on TSCA PFAS Reporting Requirements
EPA Issues Final Rule on TSCA PFAS Reporting Requirements
EPA Issues Final Rule on TSCA PFAS Reporting Requirements

EPA Issues Final Rule on TSCA PFAS Reporting Requirements

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...
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National Science and Technology Council Releases Sustainable Chemistry Report

The National Science and Technology Council published an important report identifying challenges and outlining a strategy to improve adoption of sustainable chemicals.
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PFAS Framework

EPA Rolls Out New PFAS Framework

The regulatory framework is designed to ensure any new PFAS or new use does not harm people or the environment.
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TSCA, SNURs, and Plastic Waste-Based Feedstocks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed significant new use rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act for 18 chemicals subject to premanufacture notices.
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Toxics Release Inventory Reporting: What is New This Year?

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...
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EPA Proposes to Ban Most Uses of Methylene Chloride

The proposed risk management rule would “rapidly phase down” methylene chloride manufacturing, processing and distribution within 15 months.
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Congress Strengthens Cosmetics Regulations

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...
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Maine Reporting Rule Targets PFAS

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...
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TSCA Gets More Confusing

Chemical producers face new challenges after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) changes the risk evaluation process for toxic substances.
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Chemical Compliance: FTC To Revise Green Guides, Again

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

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...
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Compliance: European Commission Spurs Confusion

European Commission proposes adding new hazard classes and criteria to its CLP labeling regulations to address endocrine disruptors and substances that are persistent, bioaccumulative...
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Engineer working wearing personal protection equipment PPE, hard hat and other safety apparel
Engineer working wearing personal protection equipment PPE, hard hat and other safety apparel
Engineer working wearing personal protection equipment PPE, hard hat and other safety apparel
Engineer working wearing personal protection equipment PPE, hard hat and other safety apparel

OSHA Considers Revisions to Process Safety Management Standard

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 Targets PFAS Cleanup

Sept. 23, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalky...
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EPA Eases TSCA Testing Demands

Aug. 15, 2022
Newly issued documents offer a reprieve for TSCA Section 4 test orders
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Compliance: EPA Seeks Input From Small Businesses

Aug. 1, 2022
Participation could drive development of a proposed TSCA data reporting rule
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Chemical Compliance: Get Ready For Superfund Excise Tax

June 22, 2022
First deposit of reinstated tax used to fund cleanup of hazardous waste sites is due July 29
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EPA Targets Asbestos

May 15, 2022
The proposed reporting requirements are wide-ranging and eliminate exemptions
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California Eyes Proposition 65 Modifications

April 24, 2022
Agency wants to make additional revisions to proposed changes to “short-form” warnings
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Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): One Size Does Not Fit All

Feb. 27, 2022
Regulating the numerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in one category remains challenging
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Toxic Substances: EPA Targets Asbestos

Jan. 23, 2022
In Part 2 of asbestos regulation, the agency will evaluate conditions of use excluded from Part 1