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EPA: Considerations When Preparing TSCA New Chemical Notifications

The EPA has released updated guidance on points to consider when preparing a TSCA new chemical notifications in response to comments received from the public and stakeholders.

Policy, GuidanceJames EdeJune 27, 2018EPA, TSCA, new chemical notification, Pre-manufacture noticies, SNURs, Vireo AdvisorsComment

EPA Begins CDX Electronic Communication

The EPA announced on Monday that they will begin sending electronic letters acknowledging receipt of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(e) notices of substantial risk that were submitted electronically via the Central Data Exchange (CDX).

Policy, RegulationJames EdeSeptember 28, 2017CDX, EPA, electronic communication, TSCA, TSCA notices, Toxic Substances Control Act, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(e) notices of substantial riskComment

TSCA Inventory Notification (Active-Inactive) Rule

Under The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required the reporting of all chemicals manufactured or imported in the U.S. over the last 10 years (which ended on June 21, 2016).

Policy, Regulation, Risk AnalysisJames EdeSeptember 7, 2017Vireo Advisors, EPA, TSCA, Toxic Substances Control Act, Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety, active or inactive rule, risk evaluationComment

The Push for the EPA to Accept Non-Animal Safety Data

Many chemical manufacturers are hoping that non-animal safety data will be well received in the U.S. by the EPA.

Alternate Testing, Guidance, RegulationJames EdeJuly 31, 2017non-animal testing, U.S. EPA, Afton Chemical Corp., REACH, EU, European Chemicals Agency, TSCA, EPA, Tala Henry, risk assessment, Alternative Testing StrategyComment

EPA issues three final TSCA framework rules

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulates the introduction of new or already existing chemicals. The U.S. EPA recently released the three final TSCA framework rules.

Leadership, Risk Analysis, Policy, RegulationJames EdeJuly 6, 2017TSCA, EPA, TSCA Framework Rules, Scott PruittComment

The U.S. EPA Has Passed Its Rule Requiring One Time Reporting and Recordkeeping for Businesses that Make, Import or Use Nanomaterials

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule: ‘Chemical Substances When Manufactured or Processed as Nanoscale Materials, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements’ in the Federal Register today.

Leadership, Nanomaterials, Policy, RegulationJames EdeJanuary 12, 2017EPA, Vireo Advisors, TSCA, Federal Register, Nanocellulose, Reportable Chemical Substance, nanoclays and zinc oxidesComment

The New TSCA – EPA Selects the First 10 Chemicals for Thorough Risk Evaluation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed a list of 10 high priority chemicals for risk assessment, as mandated under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg Act), passed in June 2016 to update the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act, or TSCA.

Guidance, Leadership, Risk AnalysisJames EdeDecember 12, 2016EPA, Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety, risk assessment, Vireo Advisors, TSCA, SNUNs, 1976 Toxic Substances Control ActComment

EPA Expected Soon to Issue a Final Rule Regarding the Implementation of the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act

According to Woodworking Network, the EPA is expected to soon deliver their final rule regarding implementation of the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, which added Title VI to the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Leadership, Policy, RegulationJames EdeNovember 8, 2016Woodworking Network, EPA, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, Title VI to the Toxic Substances Control Act, TSCA, Federal Registry, VireoComment

EPA Publishes First TSCA Implementation Plan

The EPA held two public meetings in August, 2016 which examined the protocol for assessing and prioritizing chemicals which are governed under TSCA and the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. 81 Fed. Reg. 48789.

Environment, Guidance, Leadership, Nanomaterials, Policy, Regulation, Risk AnalysisJames EdeSeptember 12, 2016Vireo Advisors, EPA, chemicals, TSCA, Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, Risk Analysis, Health Risk, Environmental Risk Assessment, First Implementation PlanComment

The Lautenberg Act is Enacted, Providing Significant Reform to the Toxic Substances Control Act

On June 22, 2016 President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg Act) which took effect immediately, amending the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Environment, Events, Guidance, Nanomaterials, NanoEHS News, PolicyJames EdeAugust 25, 2016Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, Lautenberg Act, TSCA, environmental legislation, chemical substances, EPA, Risk-Based Prioritization Procedural Rule, Risk Evaluation Procedural Rule, Rule Establishing Fees for the Administration of TSCA, Vireo AdvisorsComment