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GAO Finds Challenges Remain with EPA’s 2009 IRIS Process
The
GAO has called on the EPA to stop its foot dragging and work to complete
chemical assessments it is required to do.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | January 13, 2012 | Comments (0)
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DTSC Workshop on “Informal Draft” Safer Consumer Products Regulations
The recent workshop held by DTSC
demonstrated that the state still needs input from the community and industry
in order to finalize these proposed regulations that will potentially have a
huge impact on everyone.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | December 22, 2011 | Comments (0)
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DTSC GRSP Meets to Review Revised ‘Informal Draft’ Safer Consumer Products Regulations
California
is ready to take the next step in their process of writing new regulations for
the chemical content of products sold within the state. Expect the EPA to
follow with federal regulations soon.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | December 2, 2011 | Comments (0)
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Data Availability on Coal Combustion Residuals and Request for Comment
The
EPA
announced the availability of and invited comment on additional information
obtained by the federal agency in conjunction with a new proposed rule.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | October 21, 2011 | Comments (0)
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EPA Announces Schedule for Dioxin Assessment
The
EPA will release its report in two parts. One for non-cancer assessments and
the other for cancer assessments.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | September 14, 2011 | Comments (0)
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EPA Proposes To Revise Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
The EPA is seeking comments
about requiring the addition of information to the Tier I and Tier II forms
business is required to submit each year.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | August 16, 2011 | Comments (0)
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EPA to Publish ANPR Concerning Testing of BPA
The EPA is
considering requiring additional testing to gather additional data on
BPA.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | August 2, 2011 | Comments (0)
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EPA Proposes Revisions Solid Waste Definition
Since the definition of a solid waste was first introduced in the regulations, one group or another has challenged it as being too narrow or too wide. The agency is ready to try again.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | July 14, 2011 | Comments (0)
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Taiwan Expected to Publish Draft National Inventory of Existing Chemicals at End of 2011
Once Taiwan establishes a final inventory, it will focus on the next phases of its chemicals management strategy involving risk-based screening and management of chemicals and disseminating information on chemicals to the public.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | July 12, 2011 | Comments (0)
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California Appellate Court Affirms Decision Supporting Proposition 65
The courts affirmed that the state can use the Labor Code mechanism to add chemicals to Proposition 65.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | June 20, 2011 | Comments (0)
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New Green Ribbon Science Panel Subcommittees to Discuss Safer Consumer Product Alternatives Regulations
While California is requiring new product content rules, they also realize they do not have the resources to accomplish the task. They need to talk about how to move forward to accomplish the goals of the rule. Similar goals are being considered by other states and the federal government.
by Roy Bigham | June 6, 2011 | Comments (0)
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EPA Proposes Revised Standard for Secondary Lead Smelters
New air toxics emissions from secondary lead smelters are coming soon.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | June 1, 2011 | Comments (0)
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EPA Will Suspend Next IUR Reporting Period
As deadlines draw nearer, the agency and industry are scrambling to get things ready for the next reporting period and meet obligations.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | May 13, 2011 | Comments (0)
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ITA Seeks Comments Concerning Regulatory Cooperation between the U.S. and E.U.
The notice provides an invaluable opportunity to focus ITA's attention on subtle yet significant imbalances that can disproportionately impact trade, competitive, commercial and regulatory issues.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | May 9, 2011 | Comments (0)
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Europe Prepares to Gather More Chemical Data
The ECHA updates REACH-IT to allow submission of notifications for substances in articles as required by their laws.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | April 21, 2011 | Comments (0)
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ECHA Updates Guidance on Substances in Articles
According to the ECHA, the updated Guidance further clarifies the decision-making process as to whether an object is an article.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | April 8, 2011 | Comments (0)
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Notification Deadline Date for SVHCs Is Approaching
The REACH list of chemicals continues to grow. Any company doing business in Europe must stay informed with the current rules.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | April 1, 2011 | Comments (0)
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OEHHA Proposes Prop 65 Listings under Labor Code Mechanism
If allowed to progress, the proposal could set a dangerous precedent because of the ease with which chemicals can be listed under Prop 65.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | March 14, 2011 | Comments (0)
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March 1 Deadline Approaches for EPCRA Tier II Reporting Requirements
Are you ready? Do you know just what is needed? Help is available.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | February 28, 2011 | Comments (0)
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Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Assessing the Effectiveness of
Business and environmental groups are calling for the Congress to reform the TSCA rules to avoid problems that could be created if the states take matters into their own hands.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | February 10, 2011 | Comments (0)
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EPA Issues Proposed Rule Amending Human Subjects Protections Rule
The EPA is seeking comments on the agency's proposal to alter human testing rules that were originally finalized in 2006.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | February 4, 2011 | Comments (0)
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DTSC Delays Implementation of Safer Consumer Product Alternatives Regulations
After looking at the public comments on the proposal to regulate product chemicals, regulators announced they must delay the final rule while they properly digest the information.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | January 7, 2011 | Comments (0)
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OEHHA Proposes Regulations Concerning Toxics Information Clearinghouse
Public
hearings are scheduled for the new chemical information regulations in California are planned
for the end of January and mid February.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | January 3, 2011 | Comments (0)
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FDA Holds Public Hearing on the Labeling of Food Made from AquAdvantage Salmon
Questions and new rules for genetically engineered fish took center stage at public hearings. Questions such as environmental impact were discussed.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | December 14, 2010 | Comments (0)
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European Parliament Approves RoHS Recast
The RoHS directive has overwhelmingly passed and will soon be enforced in the European markets.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | December 6, 2010 | Comments (0)
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California Releases Revised Safer Consumer Product Alternatives Regulations for Comment
The CDTSC received many comments from the public that resulted in totally refining the safer consumer product regulations. The changes are quite significant.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | November 29, 2010 | Comments (0)
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EPA Calls for Additional Endocrine Chemical Testing
EPA announces a second list of chemicals for EDSP screening and publication of proposed policies and procedures for requiring EDSP testing of listed chemicals.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | November 29, 2010 | Comments (0)
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EPA Subpoenas Halliburton for Data on Chemicals Used in Hydraulic Fracturing
The EPA has informed one company that the agency will not be delayed in seeking information for their study to determine the safety of hydraulic fracturing as planned to be used in shale gas recovery projects.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | November 15, 2010 | Comments (0)
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Draft EDSP Guidance Document Available for Public Review and Comment
The EPA is asking for comments on a new proposal while many in the public sector are saying the data required already exists so why do they need additional regulations and testing.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | November 8, 2010 | Comments (0)
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USPTO Expands Green Technology Pilot Program
Patent office proposes to continue moving applications for green technologies to the head of the line, bypassing other applications.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | November 1, 2010 | Comments (0)
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OSHA Proposes Interpretation of Its Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of Occupational Noise
EPA Sends Draft Revisions to Human Research Rule Secretary of Agriculture
California Releases Proposed Regulations for Safer Consumer Products
California proposes tough product rules that would determine if a product containing certain chemicals can be sold within the state. All manufacturers need to know how this will impact doing business in that state and perhaps in the United States in the future.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | October 11, 2010 | Comments (0)
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DOT Proposes to Harmonize Air and Marine Transport Regulations with International Standards
Court Finds EPA’s Position That It May Use Misbranding Actions to Enforce Reregistration Determinations to Be Final and Ripe for Review
EPA maintained its misbranding threat was neither final agency action nor ripe for review but the court said differently.
by Lynn L. Bergeson | August 13, 2010 | Comments (1)
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EPA Publishes EPCRA Reporting Guidance and Interpretations
Minnesota Issues Chemicals of High Concern List
EPA to Invite Employees to Join CAA Site Inspections
EPA Publishes Final Clarification for Chemical Identification Describing Activated Phosphors for TSCA Inventory Purposes
Court Affirms Labor Code Mechanism for Adding Chemicals to Proposition 65
In
an April 24, 2009, ruling, the Alameda County Superior Court ruled that
chemicals identified in worker safety standards as carcinogens and reproductive
toxicants must be listed under Proposition 65 without further review
by Lynn L. Bergeson | May 26, 2009 | Comments (17)
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EPA Announces Strategic Plan for Evaluating the Toxicity of Chemicals
On
March 25, 2009, EPA announced the availability of a final document entitled The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Strategic Plan for Evaluating the
Toxicity of Chemicals
by Lynn L. Bergeson | March 30, 2009 | Comments (0)
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Jackson Outlines Priorities for EPA
The new administrator lets everyone know what will be important going forward.
January 28, 2009 | Comments (0)
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EPA OPPT Issues Discussion Documents on TSCA Inventory Reset Initiative and IHPV Challenge Program
The IHPV Challenge Program has critically
important implications for the metals and inorganic chemical community. Readers
are urged to review the Discussion Document, and comment on the approach, as
appropriate.
December 9, 2008 | Comments (0)
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EPA Announces ChAMP Meeting Regarding TSCA Inventory Reset and IHPV Program
Ontario Proposes Regulations to Ban the Use and Sale of Pesticides for Cosmetic Purposes
DHS Releases Draft Risk-Based Performance Standards Guidance
On Oct. 27, 2008, the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) announced the availability for comment of its draft Risk-Based
Performance Standards Guidance
October 30, 2008 | Comments (0)
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EPA Provides EDSP Update at PPDC Semiannual Meeting
EPA expects to manage the test orders like data call-ins and in particular to encourage the formation of consortia to respond to the orders.
October 24, 2008 | Comments (0)
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