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U.S. EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under CERCLA (Updated on May 8, 2024)
May 09, 2024
On May 8, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under section 102(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
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Maine Bans More Products under its PFAS Law
Apr 25, 2024
On April 16, 2024, the State of Maine signed into An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution. Initially enacted in 2021, Maine's PFAS Act prohibits the sale of any product containing intentionally added PFAS in the State from January 1, 2030, unless determined as a currently unavoidable use (CUUs).
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Minnesota Requests for Comments on Determination of Currently Unavoidable Uses of PFAS in Products
Feb 01, 2024
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is requesting for comments on planned new rules for the determination of Currently Unavoidable Uses (CUUs) of PFAS in products. Public comments or information are welcome until 4:30 p.m. (CST) on March 1, 2024.
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U.S. EPA Proposes to Revise Regulations for DecaBDE and PIP 3:1 under TSCA
Nov 24, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated proposals to revise the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals addressed in final rules issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in January 2021.
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Australia and New Zealand Consult on New National PFAS Management Plan
Mar 08, 2023
To provide new guidance on the environmental management of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) around Australia and New Zealand, the Heads of EPAs of Australia and New Zealand (HEPA) released the draft per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances National Environmental Management Plan (PFAS NEMP) version 3.0 for public consultation in September 2022. The period for comments ended on February 28, 2023.
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Annual Report | A Look Back at 2021 with ChemLinked: Chemical Regulation Updates
Jan 21, 2022
The year 2021 has witnessed many significant events and progress in the chemical industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
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New Zealand Consults on Amendments to HSNO Act
Sep 02, 2021
The Environment Committee is calling for public submissions on the HSNO Amendment Bill. It was introduced to New Zealand’s parliament on 14 July, 2021 and passed its first reading on 10 August, 2021.The closing date for submissions is 3 October 2021.
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New Zealand Proposes to Strengthen the Control on Mercury
Jul 17, 2020
To bring New Zealand into line with international standards and finally ratify the Minimata Convention, the government proposes to introduce a permitting system for trade in mercury and prohibit the sale, manufacture, import, and export of certain products containing mercury.
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New Zealand Establishes New Permit Scheme for HFCs Import/Export
Feb 22, 2019
Importing/exporting HFCs in New Zealand will require a permit after Dec 31, 2019 The eligibility deadline for “grandparented”* import permit is Mar 18, 2019
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New Zealand EPA Welcomes a New Guide to Domestic Chemical Disposal
Feb 13, 2019
On February 1, 2019, the Consumer New Zealand released a new guide to help protect New Zealand people from hazardous domestic chemicals. The research and production of the guide was funded by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and is freely available on the website of Consumer New Zealand.
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Challenges throughout the Product Lifecycle
EPR is a policy approach that makes producers responsible for their products at the post-consumer stage of the lifecycle. What do you need to do to be EPR compliant? Explore this entralized hub, which brings together news articles, analysis, and updates specifically related to EPR regulations.
PFAS Focus: How Are the Forever Chemicals Regulated?
Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and developments in PFAS regulations here. This dedicated resource is designed to provide you with valuable information and timely updates on the ever-evolving landscape of PFAS regulations.
China’s New Pollutants Treatment: A Long Way to Go
New pollutants refer to toxic and hazardous substances that are discharged into the environment with characteristics of biological toxicity, environmental persistence and bioaccumulation, etc. They tend to possess significant risks to the ecological environment or human health, but are usually unregulated or the existing regulation measures are insufficient. As one of the largest chemical producers in the world, it is paramount for China to strengthen the regulation of new pollutants to mitigate potential risks to the environment and human health.
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