EPA

On November 16, 2022, EPA published a proposal to modify and supplement its previously proposed updates and adjustments to its 2018 final rule for fees under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA is authorized to collect fees for…

On September 6, 2022, EPA proposed the designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).…

***SBA Environmental Roundtable Meeting*** FRIDAY, October 7, 2022, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Via Webinar The next U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy Environmental Roundtable will meet virtually to discuss the…

On September 6, 2022, EPA published its long-awaited proposed designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and…

On August 31, 2022, EPA published proposed revisions to its Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations under the Clean Air Act. RMP requires facilities that produce, handle, process, or store any listed toxic and flammable substance to…

On August 29, 2022, EPA published a draft revision to its risk determination for carbon tetrachloride. Carbon tetrachloride is a solvent that is used as a raw material to produce other chemicals such as refrigerants, chlorinated compounds,…

On June 9, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking on the Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule under the Clean Water Act. The Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) believes the proposed…

On July 20, 2022, EPA published a draft revision to its risk determination for 1-bromopropane, also referred to as “1-BP.” EPA proposed revisions to supersede the conditions of use previously issued in the 2020 1-BP evaluation. Due to…

On July 25, 2022, the Office of Advocacy submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its proposed Worst Case Discharge of Hazardous Substances under the Clean Water Act Rule. The proposed regulation requires…

On June 30, 2022, EPA published a draft revision to its risk determination for perchloroethylene, also referred to as “PCE.” The draft revision proposed by EPA proposes to supersede the conditions of use previously issued in the 2020 PCE…