House's Approval Of TSCA Bill Shifts Focus Toward EPA's Implementation

The House's approval May 24 of legislation to overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) -- and expected Senate approval before Congress' Memorial Day recess -- is shifting proponents' focus toward how EPA will implement the major new authorities that the bill gives the agency, and to options for shaping those new programs. "The rulemaking process is pretty interesting," says a source with the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), representing companies that push for strong environmental health protections. As EPA...