This letter and corresponding document contain ECOS’ comments on U.S. EPA’s draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 National Program Manager (NPM) Guidances for the OLEM, OAR, OCSPP, OW, OEI, OITA, OECA, and NEPPS offices.
Policy Documents
Resolution 17-1: Advancing Safer Chemical Products and Processes
This resolution encourages support for sustainable and green chemistry and the promotion of alternatives assessment.
ECOS Charter for the Toxic Substances Reduction Workgroup
Below is the charter establishing ECOS’ Toxic Substances Reduction Workgroup, which will fall under the auspices of the Cross-Media Committee.
Resolution 16-3 On Implementing the Toxic Substances Control Act Reforms
In this resolution, ECOS urges EPA to ensure it has resources to implement TSCA reform; urges timely consultation and coordination with states on prioritization of chemicals for risk evaluation, and implementation of risk determinations; and urges states and EPA to maintain a dialogue so that proper regulation of chemicals is not limited by preemption, confidential…
Resolution 16-2 Reducing Mercury in the Environment
In this resolution, ECOS requests that the federal government work with states on fish consumption advisories for mercury, to collect data on mercury use and supply, to research mercury alternatives and pollution controls, to minimize preemption of state or local mercury programs under TSCA, and to implement strategic approaches to reduce mercury in the environment.…
ECOS Comments on TSCA Risk Evaluation Procedural Rule
ECOS submitted the attached comments in response to the Federal Register notice seeking input on the development of processes for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.
Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act – Preemption Flow Chart
This flow chart acts as a quick guide to preemption in the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act.
ECOS, NGA, NCSL Statement on TSCA Reform Act
This press statement was released on June 22, 2016 announcing state group support for the collaborative efforts that led to the enactment of the “Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.”
Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act – State Issues Comparison Table
ECOS Press Statement on TSCA Reform
ECOS’ press release commending Congress for its passage of the “Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act,” TSCA reform legislation.
