TSCA Reform Bill Heads to Senate for Consideration
The House on May 24 passed H.R. 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 403-12, sending action to the Senate, which is expected to approve the legislation under expedited procedures this…
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week (see 1605200053). A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not comment on when senators could consider the legislation for a vote. Industry executives, including those from the apparel and chemical industries, touted the legislation, which is the first overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in 40 years. “We believe this legislation would create a uniform national chemical management standard that both protects consumers and provides regulatory predictability for businesses,” American Apparel and Footwear Association CEO Rick Helfenbein said in a letter to House lawmakers, urging a “yes” vote before the bill was considered (here). The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates in a statement praised the legislation for protecting chemical innovation (here). The legislation will provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with more tools to get testing information on chemical substances, clarifies the treatment of trade secrets submitted to EPA, and updates the collection of TSCA fees, among other things.