The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) proposes to designate five chemicals as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation under the nation’s chemical safety law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). If USEPA finalizes these designations as proposed, the risk evaluation process will immediately move forward. The five chemical substances USEPA is proposing to designate as High-Priority Read More
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Proposed Rules for PFAS and Other Emerging Chemicals of Concern
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the latest efforts to protect communities and the environment from the health risks posed by certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly over time, and they have been used in many different consumer, commercial, and industrial products. USEPA proposes two Read More
Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Published
On the last day of November, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the much-awaited proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The water industry has been watching and waiting for the proposed changes to be released as water systems simultaneously work towards compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) deadline of October Read More
USEPA Proposes Chemical Review Process Reforms
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has proposed amendments to the regulations that govern its review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Under TSCA, the USEPA reviews the potential risks of new chemicals before they enter U.S. commerce and, when necessary, establishing safeguards to protect human health and the environment. The Read More
Public Input and Data Requested for PFAS Strategic Roadmap
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking the public for input regarding potential future hazardous substance designations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the “Superfund” Program. The request for input and information follows Read More
Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Regulations Announced
A proposal for the first-ever national drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the United States was announced in mid-March. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) proposes to establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS known to be found in drinking water. PFAS are a category of manufactured chemicals that can cause Read More