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The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) published in the May 5, 2026, issue of the New Mexico Register a final rule on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. On May 22, 2026, Diamond Vogel, Inc., a paint manufacturer, filed a Notice of Appeal in the New Mexico Court of Appeals (Diamond Vogel v. New Mexico, Ct. App. No. A-1-CA-43483). Diamond Vogel is challenging the final rule’s labeling and fee provisions. On July 1, 2026, a coalition of...
July 2, 2026
EPA Seeks Information to Develop TSCA Regulation for Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on June 23, 2026, that it seeks information “to develop a durable Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation for legacy uses and associated disposals of asbestos, non-chrysotile and chrysotile asbestos fiber types, and asbestos-containing talc” (Asbestos Part 2). EPA evaluated these materials in its 2024 risk evaluation. EPA notes that “[e]xposure risk arises whenever asbestos-containing materials are disturbed -- during...
The Council of the European Union (EU) announced on June 30, 2026, that it reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament (EP) on the management and funding of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The Council of the EU states that the new rules “will create a standalone legal framework to help ECHA manage its growing number of duties efficiently.” ECHA was established in 2007 under the EU’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on June 17, 2026, that it is advancing its review of five chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) -- 1,1,2-trichloroethane; 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis[2,6-dibromophenol] (TBBPA); 1,2-dichloropropane; ethylene dibromide; and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene -- by sending the underlying science to the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) for peer review and opening it for public comment. EPA states...
The CLA 2026 Annual Meeting brings together government representatives, scientists, and industry professionals to address science and regulatory issues impacting the crop protection and specialty pesticide industries. The Acta Group (Acta®) affiliate B&C is a proud sponsor....
June 29, 2026
Regulatory Summit North America 2026, September 28 – October 1, 2026, Alexandria, VA and via webinar
Chemical Watch presents Regulatory Summit North America, a four day conference providing a comprehensive overview of developments in chemicals control legislation, chemicals management for electronics, PFAS, and product sustainability. Lynn L. Bergeson will present "TSCA litigation: current landscape and key cases" and participate in the "Possible TSCA reform and future policy direction" panel on September 28, 2026. Acta affiliate B&C is a proud sponsor....
The Alliance for Chemical Distribution’s (ACD) ChemEdge 2026 conference provides training and education on issues important to chemical distributors, manufacturers, warehouses and service support companies. Ryan N. Schmit, Senior Regulatory Consultant, Acta, will present on chemical import/export requirements under TSCA and FIFRA on August 12, 2026....
EPA’s recent enforcement actions and TSCA citizen lawsuits highlight a growing focus on TSCA compliance, including chemical data reporting, import certifications, and accurate disclosure of chemical uses. During this webinar, which is exclusively available to Alliance for Chemical Distributors (ACD) members, Lynn L. Bergeson, President, Acta, and Ryan N. Schmit, Senior Regulatory Consultant, Acta, will explore key enforcement trends, lessons learned, and practical steps companies can take...
June 22, 2026
TSCA Reform — Ten Years Later: Conference Panelists Debate Whether It Is Time to Amend TSCA Again
On June 10, 2026, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), and the George Washington University (GWU) Milken Institute School of Public Health presented “TSCA Reform -- Ten Years Later.” This virtual conference marked the tenth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Annual Conference, reflecting on the accomplishments and challenges since the implementation of the 2016 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg Act) and...
June 17, 2026
EPA Draft Risk Evaluation for TBBPA Identifies Unreasonable Risk to Workers and to the Environment
On June 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft risk evaluation for 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis[2, 6-dibromophenol] (TBBPA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA states in its press release that “[u]sing gold standard science -- including real-world monitoring data and modeling -- the draft identifies unreasonable risk to workers from inhalation exposure (three conditions of use [COU]) and unreasonable risk to the environment from releases to...