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Regulatory Revew

TSCA Could Provide Unintended Consequences

Final legislation could require the EPA—for the first time—to make a decision about whether a new chemical would ever pose an unreasonable risk.

Mark Collatz

April 3, 2017

We are all familiar with the social science concept of unintended consequences—outcomes that weren’t foreseen or intended. History is rife with examples of well-meaning intentions that somehow went awry. In the 19th century, Australia introduced rabbits into the country as means for providing an additional food supply for its indigenous people.

EPA Moves Quickly to Carry Out New Chemical Reform Legislation

The EPA is taking action to ensure that the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, signed June 22, delivers.

September 8, 2016

This bipartisan bill to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) outlines a number of responsibilities for the EPA.

Regulatory Review

At Long Last, TSCA Reform Passes

The House of Representatives has passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act—but is it enough?

Mark Collatz

July 1, 2016

I'm going to go out the proverbial limb here and assume that, by the time this issue has printed, the U.S. Senate will have passed legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). I know I have a reputation of being a glass-half-empty kind of guy—but not this time.

Regulatory Review

The TSCA Miracle of 2015

Passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is almost a reality.

Mark Collatz

February 1, 2016

Anyone who has read even a few of my previous columns knows I have a cynical streak. I could blame it on my 30 years spent in Washington, D.C., but I suspect I’ve always been a “glass half empty” sort of guy. However, I have now seen that miracles can happen and I have to believe what took place in the Senate with the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) reform bill just before year’s end qualifies.

6 Key Trending Topics for the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is monitoring six important trends and how they will affect the industry.

Traci Jensen

September 1, 2015

This has been a good year for the adhesives and sealants industry, as some positive economic trends are taking shape—and some long-unsettled regulatory oversight may be straightened out.

ASC Lauds House for Passing TSCA Reform Legislation

June 26, 2015

The House recently approved H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, by a vote of 398 in favor and one dissenting.

SOCMA Applauds Forward Movement of TSCA Reform

June 11, 2015

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it applauds the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Top 5 News that Sticks

New BASF CEO Draws Most Reader Interest

BASF’s announcement regarding its new CEO drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

May 18, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

ASC Applauds Passage of TSCA Reform Bill

May 6, 2015

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced it applauds the passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S.697).

Regulatory Review: TSCA Reform - The Time is Now

Any further compromise will most likely lead to the falling away of considerable industry support.

Mark Collatz

May 1, 2015

By the time you read this column, the battle for Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) reform will be fully engaged. Battle lines will have been drawn, cosponsors for bills will have been recruited, and charges and counter charges will have been swapped back and forth in Senate committee hearings.