Organizations Urge Congress to Advance Targeted TSCA Improvements 

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and a coalition of over 100 organizations representing a broad spectrum of the US economy sent a letter urging Congress to advance targeted improvements to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and support a chemical regulatory program at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that is “properly resourced, does not create unnecessary barriers to innovation, and drives growth across domestic manufacturing sectors,” said ACC.  

The coalition letter was sent to all Senate and House offices to highlight the critical opportunity before Congress to improve TSCA while reauthorizing EPA’s TSCA fee authority. 

View and download a copy of the coalition letter here. 

“This is exactly the kind of issue where a practical legislative window matters,” said Chris Jahn, president and CEO of ACC. “House and Senate Committees have already put forward draft language and launched the hearing process. Coupling TSCA fee reauthorization with targeted implementation fixes gives lawmakers a credible path to improve accountability, address longstanding review delays and demonstrate that TSCA can protect health and the environment while supporting innovation, investment and manufacturing jobs.” 

The coalition letter outlines key recommendations for Congress as it considers TSCA improvements and EPA fee reauthorization, including: 

·       Ensuring timely and predictable reviews of new chemicals; 

·       Avoiding delays that discourage adoption of innovative chemistries; 

·       Following a science-driven and risk-based approach to regulating a chemical’s intended use; 

·       Clarifying the statutory exemption for replacement parts enacted in 2016; and 

·       Providing additional clarity and accountability. 

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will lead a coalition of member companies this week in a Congressional fly-in to build momentum around proposed legislation to amend TSCA. More info is here.