The term “PFAS” has become a “four-letter word” that refers to a common group of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemical substances, which are the subject of increasing regulation. There are several key takeways from this...more
In a welcome course change, the EPA has announced three exemptions to a potentially costly reporting program for manufacturers. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title VI Fee Rule identifies 20 “high priority chemicals”...more
Key points:
- Deadline extended to May 27
- 20 common chemicals make the list
- Manufacturers face financial penalties for failing to comply...more
On September 26, 2017, EPA published a final rule in the federal register extending the compliance deadlines in its Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products as follows...more
9/27/2017
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The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a direct final rule that would extend compliance deadlines in its Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products. While this direct final rule does not address the...more
Public concern is increasing over the safety of recycled rubber tire crumb used as infill for synthetic turf fields and playgrounds. There are currently between 12,000 and 13,000 synthetic turf fields in the United States,...more
The Trump Administration wasted no time getting started, as the new President issued a number of new executive branch directives in his first few days in office....more
On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a prepublication version of its final rule on Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products. The authority for the rule comes...more
8/4/2016
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