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Will EPA’s Recent Ban on Methylene Chloride Uses Result in Exponential Litigation Similar to Asbestos?

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Methylene chloride, also known as dirchloromethane [osha.gov], is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroform like odor. Historically, it has been used in various industrial processes, such as pharmaceutical manufacturing,...more

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EPA Amends Procedural Framework Rule for Conducting TSCA Risk Evaluations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule on April 23, 2024, that amends the procedural framework rule for conducting risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to the...more

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EPA Bans Ongoing Use of Chrysotile Asbestos

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a final rule prohibiting the ongoing use of chrysotile asbestos. The rule, which is the first to be finalized under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances...more

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EPA Finalizes Ban on Ongoing Uses of Asbestos

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On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to prohibit ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos. Chrysotile asbestos, also known as “white asbestos,” has several current uses, such as...more

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Environmental Notes - July 2016

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CONGRESS FINDS THE FORMULA TO REFORM CHEMICAL REGULATION - The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) is the primary federal law by which the manufacture, import and use of chemical substances are regulated in the United...more

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