Compliance Topics - Environmental

9/4/2026

TSCA Update: Progress on Chemical Risk Evaluations

EPA continues its TSCA-mandated effort to evaluate environmental and heath risks posed by chemical substances actively manufactured, distributed, or used in the US. Draft risk evaluations are now available for ethylene dibromide and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene.

8/31/2026

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 8/31

This Roundup highlights alleged hazardous waste management violations by a cannabis extracts manufacturer, a metal finishing, electroplating, and powder coating business, and a wood treating facility.

8/24/2026

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 8/24

This Roundup highlights alleged environmental noncompliance from a mustard and vinegar manufacturer, a major automobile manufacturer, and a boat builder.

8/21/2026

TSCA Draft Risk Evaluation Available for Ethylene Dibromide

EPA published a draft risk evaluation for the chemical ethylene dibromide as required under TSCA, finding that 10 uses of the chemical contribute to an unreasonable risk for workers and/or occupational non-users.

6/29/2026

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/29

This Roundup highlights recent alleged hazardous waste management and Toxic Substances Control Act violations in Massachusetts, California, and South Carolina.

6/25/2026

US EPA Aligns with HazCom, Impacts Tier II Reporting, Omits Combustible Dust

The Agency revised the EPCRA hazard categories and the definition of hazard category. Changes go into effect August 21, 2026.

6/17/2026

US EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluation for TBBPA

US EPA recently released its draft risk evaluation of environmental and health risks posed by the TBBPA as required under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

6/9/2026

Replacing Animal Studies: Two Steps Toward EPA’s Goal

This month, US EPA announced two steps it took toward its goal of eliminating mammalian animal testing by 2035. The Agency updated its list of New Approach Methods and is asking for more.

5/29/2026

EPA Proposes Rescinding Drinking Water Standards for Various PFAS

US EPA proposed to rescind regulatory determinations and remove requirements established for a handful of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

5/8/2026

US EPA Releases Final Risk Evaluation for 1,2-Dichloroethane

US EPA recently released its final evaluation of environmental and health risks posed by the chemical 1,2-dichloroethane as required under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

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