EPA Extends Comment Period On Redone TSCA New-Chemicals Framework

EPA is delaying the deadline for its proposed update to the “framework” for TSCA new-chemical reviews by two weeks, giving environmentalists and industry more time to comment on a rule that sources on both sides have criticized has a limited “housekeeping” measure that did not address the demands of either group. “This extension is in response to requests that EPA received which asked for additional time to develop and submit comments on the proposed rule. After considering several factors, EPA...