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Who Benefits from Dismantling EPA Science?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Over the past few months, we have witnessed a massive dismantling of science and scientific processes in the federal government, and especially at the U.S. Government Accountability Offices (GAO) High-Risk Series. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). IRIS assessments are used by federal, state, local, and even international agencies.

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The “Undoing” Season

Acoel

Bergeson * It has been almost nine years since Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) stakeholders celebrated President Obamas enactment on June 22, 2016, of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg). Posted on January 29, 2025 by Lynn L.

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Ongoing Battle to Keep Toxic Chemicals at Bay

Circle of Blue

Government Accountability Office report in September found that one-in-five water systems across six states had unsafe levels of PFOA and PFOS. Meanwhile, a separate law, the Toxic Substances Control Act, tasks the EPA with reviewing the risks of new chemicals before they hit the market. For example, U.S.

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EPA proposes reforms to New Chemical Review Process

Environmental News Bits

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to the regulations that govern the Agency’s review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to improve efficiency and align with the 2016 bipartisan TSCA amendments under the Frank R. Yesterday, the U.S.

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Registration Opens for “TSCA Reform – Five Years Later,” an Essential Annual TSCA Event

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” This complimentary virtual conference marks the fifth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Annual Conference, reflecting on the accomplishments and challenges since the implementation of the 2016 Lautenberg Amendments and where TSCA stands today. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials. Goldman, M.D.,

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Federal Water Tap, March 27: U.S. Delegation Attends United Nations Water Conference

Circle of Blue

The Rundown At the UN Water Conference, the government commits funding for water and sanitation. Camp Lejeune Lawsuits A bill signed into law last year allowed people exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune generations ago to file claims for compensation from the federal government. government water policy.

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Isn’t It Ironic?

Acoel

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is laser focused on achieving several “whole-of-government” priorities: addressing climate change, identifying and giving environmental justice greater consideration in decision-making, and following the science wherever it may lead. Since enactment in 2016 of the Frank R.