EPA sends TSCA mercury inventory rule plan to White House

EPA has sent for White House review a draft proposed rule that seeks to implement new mandatory requirements in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) aimed at requiring the agency to create an inventory of mercury “supply, use and trade,” as well as reporting deadlines and other requirements for relevant industries. The White House received the draft proposed rule Aug. 17, according to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which will review the measure as part of an interagency...