Sen. Leahy Touts Chemical-Specific Wins In TSCA Reform Language

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) is highlighting provisions in the newly enacted revisions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that he says will help EPA or states address or continue to address specific chemicals, including assurances from lawmakers that the state preemption language will not block Vermont’s policies targeting perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The law, known as the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, would give EPA substantial new powers to govern the safety of chemicals, including...