Environmental, Regulatory and Industry News

Update on the Status of TSCA Risk Management Rule for TCE — 2025-08-21

EPA provided an update on the effective date of the Toxic Substances Control Act final risk management rule for trichloroethylene (TCE). The agency is further postponing until November 2025 the effective date for each of the TSCA 6(g) exemption requirements. In essence, the TSCA section 6(g) exemptions provide a pathway for continued use of TCE in specific industrial and commercial settings, while simultaneously requiring strict controls to minimize worker exposure during the exemption period. [ full text ]

EPA Helps Small Businesses Understand Hazardous Waste Rules and Avoid Costly Mistakes — 2025-07-08

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging businesses, schools, and other small facilities to double-check how they handle hazardous waste to avoid costly violations. [ full text ]

EPA Highlights 2025 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 19 - 25 — 2025-05-30

NLPPW highlights the many ways parents, caregivers, and communities can reduce children's exposure to lead and prevent its harmful health effects. [ full text ]

ALERT! All Small Quantity Generators Must Re-Notify by September 1 — 2025-08-20

SQGs are required to re-notify EPA or their state environmental agency as to their generator status every four years by completing and submitting EPA Form 8700-12, or state equivalent. [ full text ]