Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
89 FR 32424
04/26/2024
Update Type
Notices

EPA entered into proposed consent decrees in Community In-Power and Development Ass'n Inc. v. EPA, No. 1:23-cv-02715 (D.D.C.) and ACC v. EPA, No. 1:23-cv-03726 (D.D.C.), that would establish deadlines for EPA to take action on subject risk evaluations under TSCA. 

Volume
54
Issue
6
Update Volume
54
Update Issue
13
89 FR 22972
04/03/2024
Update Type
Proposed Rules

EPA seeks comments and information to assist in the potential development of regulations for the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of lead for wheel-balancing weights under TSCA. 

Volume
54
Issue
6
Update Volume
54
Update Issue
11
89 FR 21970
03/28/2024
Update Type
Final Rules

EPA issued a rule under TSCA to address the unreasonable risk of injury to health presented by chrysotile asbestos based on the risks posed by certain conditions of use. 

Volume
54
Issue
5
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54
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10
89 FR 20918
03/26/2024
Update Type
Proposed Rules

EPA proposed to require manufacturers of 16 chemical substances to submit copies and lists of certain unpublished health and safety studies to help inform EPA’s responsibilities pursuant to TSCA. 

Volume
54
Issue
5
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54
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10
89 FR 18933
03/15/2024
Update Type
Notices

EPA announced the availability of and seeks comment on the 2024 draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde prepared under TSCA. 

Volume
54
Issue
5
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54
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9
89 FR 18408
03/13/2024
Update Type
Notices

EPA entered into a proposed settlement agreement in Ecology Center v. U.S. EPA, No. 23-70158 (9th Cir.), that would resolve all claims in the case by establishing deadlines for EPA to take final action regarding a rulemaking under TSCA regulating lead wheel weights.

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54
Issue
5
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54
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H.R. 7194
Update Type
Committee Name
Committees on Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary
Sponsor Name
Dean
Sponsor Party Affiliation
D-Pa.
Issue
4
Volume
54
Update Issue
5
Update Volume
54
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
170 Cong. Rec. H387

would amend TSCA to codify a federal cause of action and a type of remedy available for individuals significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and encourage research and accountability for irresponsible discharge of those substances.

S. 3725
Update Type
Committee Name
Committee on Environment and Public Works
Sponsor Name
Gillibrand
Sponsor Party Affiliation
D-N.Y.
Issue
4
Volume
54
Update Issue
5
Update Volume
54
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
170 Cong. Rec. S342

would amend TSCA to codify a federal cause of action and a type of remedy available for individuals significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and encourage research and accountability for irresponsible discharge of those substances.

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