Environmental
Jul. 6, 2016
Chemical reform passes, and in an election year
The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, while not a perfect solution, gives the Environmental Protection Agency the authority to order manufacturers to test their chemicals for safety. By Albert C. Lin
Last month, President Barack Obama signed a bill to reform federal oversight of chemical safety. This is a heartening development from an otherwise gridlocked Washington. For many years, chemical regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has been a failure. Federal regulators were unable to address known chemical risks. Most chemical hazards remained unstudied. As a result, for years Americans have been the subject ...
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