EPA Taps Vinyl Chloride, Other Chemicals As ‘High Priority’ For TSCA Review

EPA is formally proposing to designate five chemicals including the ubiquitous plastics ingredient vinyl chloride as “high-priority” under TSCA -- a move that would immediately trigger years-long risk evaluations, followed by rulemakings to address any “unreasonable risks” the reviews identify. And the proposal slated to appear in the July 25 Federal Register seeks comment not only on EPA’s ultimate decision for the chemicals but also a raft of supporting documentation -- appearing to follow through on officials’ recent vows...