Attorneys Seek Preemption As States Remain Active On Chemicals

Industry attorneys are suggesting Congress clarify elements of TSCA’s language preempting state actions on chemicals EPA regulates as state regulators and legislators continue to act in this area, a point emphasized in environmentalists’ annual report on pending state legislation on various chemicals. Preempting a patchwork of dissimilar state policies was a primary driver for industry to participate in Congress’ reform of the original 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), a multi-year process that culminated in bipartisan legislation signed into law...