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EPA ordered to act on lead to protect children’s health
Last week, thanks to our coalition partners WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Sierra Club, and Earthjustice, and others, a federal court ordered the U.S. EPA to update standards for lead in paint and dust to protect children’s health. The agency must propose the revised standards in 90 days, and finalize them a year after that, despite EPA’s arguments for a further delay.
The devil’s in the details: Trump EPA rules show chemical lobby influence
The final “framework rules” for how EPA will implement the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act put chemical industry interests ahead of the health of our children and our families.
Let’s get dangerous paint stripper chemicals off store shelves
Under the newly reformed Toxics Substance Control Act (TSCA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed limits on the use of two common chemicals in paint strippers. Your voice can help make sure the final regulations are strong.
EPA Tackles Five of the Worst Chemicals Under the Lautenberg Act
Today EPA identified five chemicals that will receive “expedited action” under the new Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act.
UPDATED: The Near-Final TSCA Reform Legislation – A Rundown
On Tuesday night a “final draft” of legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) became quasi-public and a vote is expected in both houses of Congress next week.
State AGs express concerns about House-Senate talks
As the House and Senate begin reconciling their respective bills to reach a final deal to send to President Obama, 12 state attorneys general are urging Congress to keep a strong role for state governments to act on dangerous chemicals. There’s a lot at stake, they say in a January 19 letter, because states have historically […]
Senate chemical bill draws fresh concerns from states
With rumors swirling that the Senate could call a vote very soon on S.697, the Vitter-Udall chemical bill, four governors are raising fresh concerns about the bill, even as they encourage Congress to pass reform.
#Trending for #TSCA on Twitter with Safer Chemicals
We had an amazing Twitter chat last Thursday. We shared a few tips and some info on #TSCA reform. Using our #SaferChemicals hashtag it was fun to interact with some of our partners, bloggers, and you!
Comparing the Senate and House Bills: Less is More
A striking difference between the Senate and House bills is their length. But does a “comprehensive” bill necessarily mean a better chemical safety program?
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