Agency Proposes Requiring More TSCA Chemical Data More Often

摘要

As part of Administrator Lisa E Jackson's commitment to strengthen and reform chemical management, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing several actions to improve reporting on chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).rnThe Inventory Update Reporting Rule enables EPA to collect andrnmake current information on volumes of chemical production, manufacturing facility data, and how the chemicals are used. This information helps the agency determine whether chemicals may pose risks to people or the environment. In addition to enhancing the information to be reported, EPA is proposing to increase the frequency of reporting.