87 FR 42651
EPA updated the list of chemicals subject to toxic chemical release reporting under EPCRA and the Pollution Prevention Act to include five per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
EPA updated the list of chemicals subject to toxic chemical release reporting under EPCRA and the Pollution Prevention Act to include five per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
The Office of Science and Technology Policy seeks input to identify data gaps in research and development regarding several aspects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to inform a strategic plan for federal coordination of PFAS research and development.
EPA announced the availability of and seeks comment on a draft revision to the risk determination for the trichloroethylene (TCE) risk evaluation issued under TSCA; the Agency found that TCE presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health when evaluated under its conditions of use.
EPA entered into a proposed consent decree that resolves a suit alleging the Agency unreasonably delayed responding to a petition for rulemaking relating to the regulatory exemption of pesticide-treated seed under FIFRA.
EPA announced the availability of and seeks comment on a draft revision to the risk determination for the methylene chloride risk evaluation issued under TSCA; the Agency found that methylene chloride presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health when evaluated under its conditions of use.
EPA amended the significant new uses of chemical substances regulations under TSCA to align with revisions that were made to the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard and changes to the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health respirator certification requirements for the respiratory protection of workers from chemical exposure.
EPA announced the availability of and seeks comment on a draft revision to the risk determination for the n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) risk evaluation issued under TSCA; the Agency found that NMP presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health when evaluated under its conditions of use.
EPA announced the availability of its progress report in meeting the Agency's performance measures and goals for pesticide reregistration during fiscal year 2019, which includes the total number of products registered under the “fast-track” provisions of FIFRA.
EPA announced the availability of and seeks comment on a draft revision to the risk determination for the perchloroethylene (PCE) risk evaluation issued under TSCA; the Agency found that PCE presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health when evaluated under its conditions of use.
Tzumi Innovations, LLC v. Regan, No. 21-122 (S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2022). A proposed settlement under FIFRA concerning the distribution and sale of unregistered pesticides requires plaintiff to pay $1.5 million, imposes injunctive relief, and resolves plaintiff's claims against EPA as well as the United States' counterclaim.