Tag: Lautenberg Chemical Safety

The TSCA Reform Bills Have Passed Through the Senate

By Clare Condon Jan 11, 2016 Chemicals

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Senate passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) last week is a historic moment in U.S. environmental law. But a great deal of work remains to be done before the objective of the bill—comprehensive reform of the outdated and widely ineffective Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—is complete. […]

TSCA Reform Bill Supported!

By Clare Condon Nov 16, 2015 Chemicals

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

It appears that the U.S. Senate will approve the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) before the end of 2015. The bill, which has the general support of the chemical industry and some major environmental groups, would amend many provisions of the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Under […]