Tom Branna, Editorial Director01.02.23
Underscoring its willingness to work with a variety of stakeholders, HCPA President and CEO Steve Caldeira called on Congress to fully fund the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). At last month’s annual meeting, Caldeira noted there is no shortage of public policy issues currently impacting the household and commercial products industry. These issues are even more in focus in a divided Federal government. Changes are underway at the state level, too.
“We will have to change our legislative and regulatory approach in some states to account for new political dynamics.” said Caldeira in his annual address.
Caldeira noted that Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania all experienced notable power shifts. But regardless of the state, Caldeira said HCPA’s priority issues include bills and regulations on producer responsibility, plastics, chemicals of concern in consumer products, household hazardous waste, labeling and sustainability.
He warned that with a divided Congress in 2023, it will be difficult to pass legislation such as the Pesticide Registr
“We will have to change our legislative and regulatory approach in some states to account for new political dynamics.” said Caldeira in his annual address.
Caldeira noted that Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania all experienced notable power shifts. But regardless of the state, Caldeira said HCPA’s priority issues include bills and regulations on producer responsibility, plastics, chemicals of concern in consumer products, household hazardous waste, labeling and sustainability.
He warned that with a divided Congress in 2023, it will be difficult to pass legislation such as the Pesticide Registr
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