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Supreme Court Sidelines Science, Threatens Public Health: These Rules-in-Progress Show What’s at Stake

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 9, 2024

Toxic Substances Control Act updates There’s a lot going on in the near term with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) too. These types of rules go through public comment and are informed by the expertise of community members who are most impacted by the pollution these rules target.

Supreme Court Sidelines Science, Threatens Public Health: These Rules-in-Progress Show What’s at Stake

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