The notice is another step in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap and emphasizes potential CERCLA enforcement. By Kegan A. Brown, Gary P. Gengel, Thomas C. Pearce, and Taylor R. West On January 12, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to solicit public comments on its National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECI) for … Continue Reading
The proposal, which aims to clarify when short-form warnings should be used, would also create new requirements for information about harmful chemicals. By Michael G. Romey, Lucas I. Quass, and Kevin Homrighausen This article has been updated to reflect OEHHA’s decision to extend the public comment period on the Proposed Amendments from January 14, 2022 … Continue Reading
OSHA calls for comments on significant proposed amendments to align Hazard Communication Standard with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. By Julia A. Hatcher, Stijn Van Osch, Nathaniel L. Glynn*, and Jacqueline J. Yap The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA or the agency) published a … Continue Reading
The proposed amendments seek to clarify when short-form product warnings may be used and create new requirements for information about harmful chemicals. By Michael G. Romey, Lucas I. Quass, and Kevin Homrighausen Update: On February 19, 2021, OEHHA announced that the public comment period has been extended until March 29, 2021. OEHHA also scheduled a … Continue Reading