President Obama signs bipartisan TSCA reform, historic environmental legislation

摘要

On June 22, President Barack Obama signed the bipartisan Frank R Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, legislation to reform the nation's 40 year-old chemical management law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), into law. Representatives of the US chemical industry applauded the signing and what it means for the industry. American Chemistry Council President and CEO Cal Dooley said:" "The Frank R Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act is a historic bipartisan achievement at a time when such achievements are increasingly rare. It is the first major environmental law passed since 1990. Under it, chemical evaluation and regulation will meet new 21st century standards, which will improve the lives of American families, support American manufacturing and bolster US economic growth.