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• EPA Ranks Chemicals For Risk Evaluation

  Apr 16, 2019

  Agency issues list of 20 high- and 20 low-priority materials

• GAO Downgrades EPA Performance

  Mar 18, 2019

  Government accountability office downgrades agency’s progress on assessing toxic chemicals

• New York Disclosure Program Hits A Snag

  Feb 18, 2019

  Deadline to divulge information on ingredients in consumer cleaning products gets delayed

• Political Turmoil Muddies Regulatory Moves

  Jan 16, 2019

  Changes in Congress and next year’s election unsettle the landscape

• Amazon Issues Restricted Substance List

  Dec 14, 2018

  Retailer encourages manufacturers to adopt green chemistry alternatives

• California Adds Soluble Nickel to Prop 65

  Nov 27, 2018

  Businesses must provide a “clear and reasonable” warning label by late 2019

• EPA Issues Final TSCA Fees Rule

  Oct 29, 2018

  Payments aim to defray approximately 25% of administrative costs

• Compliance: CDR Rule Shows Room for Improvement

  Sep 19, 2018

  An audit recommends implementing policies for conducting data quality checks

• EPA Clarifies Chemical Review Process

  Aug 22, 2018

  Agency determines new polymer chemical has no “reasonably foreseeable” hazardous risk

• EPA Covers Confidential Chemicals

  Jul 17, 2018

  Guidance aims to help companies that need to protect a substance’s chemical identity

• EPA Eyes Nonylphenol Ethoxylates

  Jun 20, 2018

  Reporting looms for use of the chemicals due to their high toxicity to aquatic organisms

• USDA Eyes Bioengineered Food Standard

  May 21, 2018

  Proposal aims to introduce labels that help consumers identify food with bioengineered ingredients

• Chemical Compliance: Deadline Looms for Prop 65

  Apr 20, 2018

  Mandate for new warning labels take effect this summer in California

• Citizens Challenge EPA

  Mar 21, 2018

  Petition and court ruling greatly impact the Environment Protection Agency’s TSCA procedures

• EPA Proposes TSCA User Fees

  Feb 21, 2018

  The increased fees help cover cost of overseeing and supporting the program

• Expect the EPA to Be Busy in 2018

  Jan 23, 2018

  Efforts will focus on TSCA regulations and changes to the Chemical Data Reporting rule

• EPA: Mercury Merits Attention

  Jan 2, 2018

  The EPA has proposed updates to mercury reporting requirements

• Warning Labels: Q&A Clears Up Proposition 65

  Nov 14, 2017

  Document clarifies new requirements for “clear and reasonable warnings”

• California Targets Cleaning Product Ingredients

  Oct 30, 2017

  New law requires manufacturers to disclose certain chemical ingredients on product label

• Compliance: Successfully Substantiate CBI Claims

  Sep 19, 2017

  Any confidential business information claims that aren’t validated may be made public

• Chemical Compliance: Get Familiar with TSCA’s Inventory Rule

  Aug 22, 2017

  Reporting process aims to help the EPA distinguish active substances from inactive ones

• EPA Issues TSCA Framework Rules

  Jul 19, 2017

  A number of significant changes were made to several regulations

• Regulation: Prepare for the TSCA Inventory Reset

  Jun 20, 2017

  Adding substances listed as confidential could be a challenge

• EPA Eyes 'Burdensome' Rules

  May 19, 2017

  White House aims to ensure rules are properly designed to meet their goals

• TSCA Targets Mercury

  Apr 14, 2017

  EPA regulation aims to minimize mercury use

• TSCA Implementation Remains On Target

  Mar 22, 2017

  The EPA is issuing framework rules on a timely basis

• Report Your Nanoscale Materials

  Feb 17, 2017

  The EPA issues final TSCA rule for chemical substances manufactured at nanoscale

• The EPA Seems Set for a Busy 2017 Under Trump Administration

  Jan 24, 2017

  The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention likely will have a lot to do

• EPA Targets Formaldehyde Vapors

  Jan 2, 2017

  Long-awaited emissions standard applies to certain composite wood products

• Chemical Compliance: Montreal Protocol Addresses HFCs

  Nov 28, 2016

  Amendment to international treaty aims to reduce hydrofluorocarbon emissions

• EPA Speeds Review of Chemicals

  Oct 24, 2016

  With the aim to reduce toxic exposure, agency fast tracks the evaluation of five chemicals

• EPA Releases Q&As on New TSCA

  Sep 20, 2016

  Latest guidance pertains to fast tracking persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals

• Pollution Monitoring: New Tools Help Speed Compliance

  Aug 17, 2016

  The EPA’s Next Generation Compliance initiative uses advances in pollutant monitoring and information technology as well as improved reporting procedures to reduce pollution and increase compliance with environmental regulations.

• Grasp the Gravity of the New TSCA

  Jul 13, 2016

  Significant revisions to the law greatly expand the EPA’s authority

• EPA Seeks to Revise Risk Management Plan

  Jun 1, 2016

  Proposed amendments to the Risk Management Plan include three core changes

• EPA Readies Drinking Water Health Advisory

  May 13, 2016

  Agency’s focus on perfluorinated chemical water contamination raises new issues.

• OSHA Revises Silica Standards

  Apr 15, 2016

  Final rule introduces new exposure limits to respirable crystalline silica

• Compliance: EPA Eyes Risk Management Program

  Mar 16, 2016

  Proposal seeks to amend accidental release prevention requirements.

• Hazardous Chemicals: OSHA Offers Weight-of-Evidence Guidance

  Feb 23, 2016

  Document aims to assist manufacturers evaluating hazardous chemicals

• 2016 Presents Chemical Regulation Challenges

  Jan 19, 2016

  Legislation will focus on unfinished business, work plan chemicals and green chemistry efforts.

• OSHA Issues New Field Operations Manual

  Dec 16, 2015

  Penalty amounts will rise substantially

• FTC Targets Biodegradable Materials

  Nov 17, 2015

  Reliable evidence must support claims about the rate and extent of decomposition

• Compliance Won’t Suffice

  Oct 21, 2015

  Good corporate behavior now goes beyond just following federal regulations

• Hazardous Waste Rules Get a Rethink

  Sep 23, 2015

  Proposed revisions could improve disposal of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals.

• EPA Continues Chemical Screening Tests

  Aug 20, 2015

  Program identifies potential interactions between chemicals and the endocrine system.

• White House Targets Biotechnology

  Jul 16, 2015

  Administration calls for updating and simplifying various regulations and guidance documents

• OSHA Clarifies GHS Compliance Efforts

  Jun 16, 2015

  “How to” document ensures proper enforcement of new standards

• TSCA Reform May Be Closer Than You Think

  May 18, 2015

  Bipartisan support and efforts to compromise continue to grow.

• EPA Eyes Nanoscale Materials

  Apr 13, 2015

  Proposed TSCA reporting and recordkeeping rule targets multiple nanoscale forms.

• OSHA Publishes HCS Compliance Guide

  Mar 17, 2015

  Document provides insight into enforcement of new labeling standards for mixtures.

• EPA Eyes Perfluorinated Chemicals

  Feb 11, 2015

  Proposed rule recognizes the human-health issues and continues phase out.

• EPA Expands TSCA Rule

  Jan 20, 2015

  Nine hazardous chemicals go on watch list to prevent their import

• Chemical Safety Board Makes PSM a Top Priority

  Dec 15, 2014

  Agency wants to modernize process safety management regulations

• EPA Proposes New Rule for Toxic Chemicals

  Nov 5, 2014

  Nonylphenols and nonylphenol ethoxylates get specific attention

• Canada Eyes Hazardous Products Regulation

  Sep 23, 2014

  Some GHS proposals vary from the U.S. approach

• DOT Eyes Safe Transport of Crude Oil

  Aug 14, 2014

  Proposed rule addresses recent catastrophic railcar derailments.

• EPA Approves Petition for Exemption

  Jul 22, 2014

  Manufacturers of three chemicals won’t have to meet certain reporting requirements.

• Spotlight Shines on Plant Safety

  May 22, 2014

  Efforts underway could significantly revamp process safety policies, regulations and standards

• Chemical Compliance: California Calls for Changes to Prop 65

  Apr 10, 2014

  Proposal seeks to include more detailed information on warning labels.

• Toxic Substance Control Act Reform Nears

  Mar 18, 2014

  House releases discussion draft of Toxic Substance Control Act reform legislation.

• EPA Targets Flame Retardants DecaBDE and BPA

  Feb 13, 2014

  Agency has determined several safer alternatives to using the two chemicals

• What Can We Expect From EPA in 2014?

  Jan 20, 2014

  A wide variety of ongoing efforts should move ahead this year.

• EPA Amends TSCA Reporting Obligations

  Dec 17, 2013

  Documents can now be filed electronically

• EPA Targets Significant New Use Rule-Regulating Articles

  Nov 13, 2013

  A significant new use rule tightly focuses on a particular product.

• Toxic Chemicals: Prepare for Product Regulations

  Oct 15, 2013

  Taking several steps now can significantly impact future operations.

• California Cracks Down On Chemicals

  Sep 16, 2013

  Final regulations evaluate the safety of chemicals in consumer products.

• EPA Wipes Away Rule

  Aug 7, 2013

  Reusable and disposable solvent-contaminated wipes get exclusion.

• Isotope Fact Sheet Warrants a Close Look

  Jul 10, 2013

  EPA issues guidance to help aid and enforce compliance

• Chemical Safety Standards Could Get Overhauled

  Jun 11, 2013

  Latest approach to TSCA reform addresses some industry concerns.

• Government Accountability Office Attacks EPA Program

  May 8, 2013

  Watchdog office calls for improved assessment and control of chemicals.

• Landmark Ruling Affects Pesticide Makers

  Apr 11, 2013

  Litigation likely will lead to changes in how pesticides are reviewed and registered.

• EPA Targets Renewable Fuel Fraud

  Mar 7, 2013

  Alternative validation method promises more protection against liabilities.

• Work Safely with Nanomaterials

  Feb 15, 2013

  OSHA provides basic information on potential hazards associated with nanotechnology.

• EPA Releases TSCA Chemical Risk Assessments

  Jan 16, 2013

  Five chemicals found in household products are under close scrutiny.

• EPA Keeps Close Eye on Cadmium

  Dec 13, 2012

  Precedent-setting rule requires manufacturers to submit health and safety studies.

• Election Results Impact Chemical Forecast

  Nov 26, 2012

  Federal and state legislation and regulations will likely rev up in the new year

• EPA Plans to Improve IRIS Process

  Oct 25, 2012

  Mandated review may determine how best to update chemical health effects database.

• Compliance: Source of Minerals Gets New Scrutiny

  Sep 25, 2012

  New rule offers framework for disclosing materials originating from conflict regions.

• California Aims For Safer Consumer Products

  Aug 23, 2012

  Proposed regulations include establishing a "chemicals of concern" list.

• EPA Releases EDSP Management Plan

  Jul 26, 2012

  The assessment program significantly affects many chemicals.

• OSHA Releases Final HCS Rule

  Jun 14, 2012

  Chemical manufacturers and importers have until 2016 to comply.

• White House Eyes Biobased Products

  May 15, 2012

  Government emphasizes commitment to biological research

• EPA Targets Five Chemical Groups

  Apr 12, 2012

  Proposed rules would require companies to report all significant new uses.

• EPA Fines Dover Chemical $1.4 Million

  Mar 14, 2012

  Expect EPA to be more creative and ambitious in enforcing TSCA violations.

• NRDC Sues EPA Over Nanosilver

  Feb 15, 2012

  Lawsuit challenges approval of product before all required data are submitted.

• EPA Proposes New Use Rules

  Jan 16, 2012

  Proposal could limit the use of 14 nanoscale substances.

• EPA Registers Nanosilver As Active Ingredient

  Dec 15, 2011

  Silver-based antimicrobial pesticide is first such product to gain conditional registration.

• NTP Proposes to Revise RoC Review Process

  Nov 15, 2011

  Suggested changes aim to address industry concerns.

• EPA Issues Final Weight-of-Evidence Guidance

  Oct 12, 2011

  Document addresses analysis for endocrine-disruptor Tier 1 screening assays.

• EPA Issues Chemical Data Reporting Rule

  Sep 8, 2011

  Companies must contend with significant changes.

• EPA Moves Ahead With BPA Action Plan

  Aug 10, 2011

  Agency seeks input on best approach to determine bisphenol A's risk to environment.

• U.S. Issues Guidance for Regulating Nanotechnology

  Jul 21, 2011

  Document recommends future regulation and oversight not inhibit trade or innovation.

• U.S. Wants More Transparency in Trade

  Jun 3, 2011

  New memorandum focuses on encouraging trade, coordination and public participation.

• Could TSCA Reform Be Coming Soon?

  May 9, 2011

  Proposal introduces significant new requirements and expansions in others

• EPA Issues Final Rules for Boilers

  Apr 19, 2011

  New subcategories place emission limits on different types of boilers.

• OSHA Updates PPE Standards

  Mar 15, 2011

  Several key changes help clarify the use of personal protective equipment

• EPA Expands Endocrine Disruptor Testing

  Feb 17, 2011

  Agency mandates screening of more chemicals and issues guidance

• SCPA Delays Could Impact Industry

  Jan 11, 2011

  Adoption and implementation of potentially "game changing" regulations are now unclear.

• 2010 Elections Could Impact EPA Programs

  Dec 28, 2010

  Some new senators may take a hard line against EPA program expansion.

• CPSC Moves Ahead on Harmful Products Database

  Nov 11, 2010

  Online resource will allow consumers to report issues and manufacturers to respond.

• New Inventory Update Rule Reporting Heads Our Way

  Oct 19, 2010

  Proposed rule will significantly impact reporting functions.

• Toxicity Testing Moves Ahead

  Sep 1, 2010

  The Tox21 Partnership aims for far faster and less expensive screening.

• Workplace Falls Get Fresh Attention

  Aug 2, 2010

  Regulator proposes revised rules to prevent injury.

• Transportation Revisions Are Coming Down the Pipeline

  Jul 6, 2010

  Possible changes to rules for transporting combustible materials may eliminate confusion.

• Regulation: Tiny Particles Get Big Attention

  Jun 10, 2010

  Federal, state, international regulations target nanoscale materials.

• EPA Seeks to Lift Stay

  May 6, 2010

  Hydrogen sulfide reporting requirements get scrutiny.

• Chemical Pollutants in Water Emerge

  Apr 12, 2010

  High profile contaminants make for murky regulatory waters.

• OSHA Aims to Harmonize Standards

  Mar 10, 2010

  Aligning chemicals labeling with global rules involves major efforts.

• Disclosure Protection May Narrow

  Feb 9, 2010

  EPA targets confidential business information claims.

• EPA Takes Unprecedented Action

  Jan 12, 2010

  Agency targets several types of "Risk List" chemicals.

• Prepare to Report Climate Risks

  Dec 7, 2009

  Pressure mounts on companies to increase required disclosures.

• EPA Targets Electric Utilities

  Nov 4, 2009

  The agency steps up efforts to manage coal ash damage.

• Expect More Inspections

  Oct 23, 2009

  OSHA’s National Emphasis Program targets more facilities.

• EPA Launches Online Discussion

  Sep 8, 2009

  It’s your chance to impact National Enforcement Program priorities.

• Compliance Advisor: Think Small for Water Management

  Aug 5, 2009

  EPA hosts conference on decentralized wastewater treatment systems.

• Safety Comes First for Nanotechnology

  Jul 13, 2009

  Online guide provides innovative path to product stewardship.

• Anti-Terrorism Mandates Face Major Revision

  Jun 8, 2009

  Prospective legislation may put more emphasis on inherent safety.

• Compliance: Vehicle Emissions May Prove Costly

  May 11, 2009

  EPA proposes to find that GHGs endanger public health.

• Program Targets Toxic "Hot Spots"

  Apr 14, 2009

  EPA rolls out school monitoring air initiative.

• Chemical Leasing is a Viable Option

  Mar 13, 2009

  Use it to promote sustainable management of chemicals

• Court Strikes Down Key Emissions Exemption

  Feb 20, 2009

  Decision tightens hazardous air pollution emissions standards.

• Legislators Set Agenda for Change

  Jan 15, 2009

  Regulations are expected to target the chemical industry in 2009.

• EPA/Corps Try to Clear Muddied Waters

  Dec 11, 2008

  EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issue joint guidance about Clean Water Act jurisdiction.

• Expect More Water Regulation Everywhere

  Nov 18, 2008

  EPA gets tough on arsenic levels in drinking water

• EPA Finally Amends Definition of Solid Waste

  Oct 22, 2008

  Rule provides exclusions for reclamation of hazardous secondary materials.

• Compliance Advisor: New bills target chemicals

  Jun 17, 2008

  Congress considers kid-safe chemicals legislation

• Hazardous chemical shipments face rerouting

  Jun 2, 2008

  DOT issues new railway rules to keep safety and security on right track

• Biomonitoring continues to gain momentum

  May 2, 2008

  CDC outlines criteria for removing chemicals from national report

• Act before there’s not a drop to drink

  Feb 13, 2008

  The Ground Water Protection Council is taking an active role.

• Get the lead out

  Feb 5, 2008

  EPA rethinks air quality standards, seeks comments.

• Product stewardship grows globally

  Jan 7, 2008

  Product stewardship is more essential today than ever before. Globally, stewardship initiatives, whether mandatory or voluntary, are emerging with regularity, and their significance should neither be ignored nor underestimated. Here’s why.

• EPA clarifies position on ion-generating equipment

  Oct 30, 2007

  Claims about a product’s ability to kill pests, including germs, can lead to EPA regulation, says Lynn Bergeson, regulatory editor.

• EPA assesses link to greenhouse gases

  Sep 27, 2007

  Steps taken during manufacturing can significantly impact landfill emissions, advises Lynn Bergeson, regulatory editor, in this month's Compliance Advisor column.

• Tiny particles are drawing big interest

  Aug 31, 2007

  Regulatory Editor Lynn Bergeson discusses how a voluntary program aims at responsible development of nanotechnology in this month's Compliance Advisor column.

• Candidate contaminants get reprieve

  Aug 1, 2007

  EPA decides not to regulate 11 materials in water. Read what Regulatory Editor Lynn Bergeson says about it in this month's Compliance Advisor column.

• DHS aims to lock down security rules

  Jul 6, 2007

  Expect a final ruling this summer on chemicals covered and some other key issues, warns Lynn Bergeson, regulatory editor.

• Process safety is a good way to avoid bad consequences

  Jun 6, 2007

  Process safety is an essential component of risk avoidance. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has long recognized the critically important role for process safety awareness.

• EPA must reconsider carbon dioxide

  Apr 24, 2007

  Court rules that the agency has power to regulate greenhouse gases. Regulator Editor Lynn Bergeson how the ruling came to be and its impace on the industry.

• Federal agencies really get the “green” light

  Mar 28, 2007

  Executive Order creates opportunities for smart businesses, according to Lynn Bergeson, in April's Compliance Advisor column.

• Chemicals transport faces worldly issues

  Mar 1, 2007

  Global classification and labeling system aims to boost safety, Lynn Bergeson says in this month's Compliance Advisor column.

• Chemical security rules edge forward

  Feb 12, 2007

  Advance rulemaking was recently issued on anti-terrorism standards. Lynn Bergeson provides a summary in monthly Compliance Advisor column.

• Exporters get reporting relief

  Jan 8, 2007

  EPA eases annual reporting requirements and thresholds, and exporters are feeling relief, according to Lynn Bergeson in her monthly Compliance Advisor column.

• Wal-Mart applies clout

  Dec 5, 2006

  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., previously committed to reduce by 5% the packaging used by its 60,000 suppliers by 2013. Now, a new initiative uses a scorecard to tackle wasteful packaging.

• Get answers to your biomonitoring questions

  Oct 24, 2006

  Guidance for chemical manufacturers, processors, and distributors about Section 8(e) of the Toxic Substances control act was issued on September 14, by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Chemical Processing's Regulatory Editor Lynn Bergeson discusses the new regulation.

• Expect tighter particulate matter standards

  Sep 21, 2006

  Tighter particulate matter standards are in our future, according to Regulatory Editor Lynn Bergeson in this month's Compliance Advisor column on ChemicalProcessing.com

• Biomonitoring gets a going-over

  Sep 11, 2006

  The current state of biomonitoring is detailed in the much anticipated report issued July 24 by the Committee on Human Biomonitoring for Environmental Toxicants of the National Academies, Washington, D.C.

• The impact of the European Union's directives on the U.S.

  Aug 17, 2006

  The Restrictions of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the RoHS Directive) is part of a growing wave of European Union product-based regulations that will profoundly impact global and United States product standards — and thus the chemical industry.

• Small sensors promise big impact

  Jun 28, 2006

  Because many environmental applications of nanotechnology will almost certainly revolutionize the science, law, and regulation of water pollution, readers are urged to keep abreast of this fast-changing area.

• NIOSH makes big effort on small particles

  Jun 20, 2006

  Many federal and international bodies are striving to identify and conduct research to fill data needs in connection with the health and safety implications of nanotechnology.

• Develop an air-tight defense

  Apr 24, 2006

  Chemical processors face significant challenges in controlling fugitive emissions. The emissions escape from valves, compressors, pumps, piping components, etc. It is a difficult task, but necessary to avoid penalties and other liability.

• What does EPA have in store?

  Feb 17, 2006

  Don’t expect any major changes in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations during 2006. Here’s a summary of trends and developments anticipated this year.

• The importance of waste minimization

  Dec 21, 2005

  It makes good environmental, economic, and business sense.

• EPA seeks to reduce TRI reporting burden

  Nov 27, 2005

  The EPA has proposed a new act in regards to reducing Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Read here to get the details on how it might affect your plant.

• Wade in on water pollutant detection

  Sep 27, 2005

  An EPA initiative provides a mechanism for helping to shape pending actions.

• EPA pushes material-management challenges

  Aug 25, 2005

  The agency is striving to increase cooperative projects with industry to conserve resources.

• Biomonitoring assumes growing significance

  Jul 25, 2005

  Greater emphasis on chemicals uptake is raising the role of this safety tool.

• Nanotechnology readies for a wastewater role

  Jun 27, 2005

  The federal government strongly backs development of nanotechnology, seeking to ensure that the United States leads the way in developing and commercializing appropriate applications.

• The essentiality of process-safety management

  May 25, 2005

  The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) says revision of the Process Safety Management standard is necessary, but OSHA disagrees.

• Ultrafine Particles Come Under the Microscope

  Jul 1, 2004