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New Mexico Clarifies PFAS Labeling Rule: Industrial Products Are Off The Hook
New Mexico's Environment Department has clarified that its controversial PFAS labeling requirements, set to take effect January 1, 2027, will not apply to industrial products. The clarification addresses significant concerns about the scope and burden of labeling requirements for products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), limiting enforcement to consumer products as defined in the PFAS Protection Act.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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EPA Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation Of Ethylene Dibromide Identifies Significant Contributions To Unreasonable Risk To Workers And Occupational Non-Users
The EPA has released its draft risk evaluation for ethylene dibromide under TSCA, identifying unreasonable risks to workers and occupational non-users from inhalation and dermal exposure across ten conditions of use. With a February 2027 court-ordered deadline looming, EPA must navigate public comments, peer review, and finalize the evaluation while broader questions remain about the agency's approach to assessing worker risks and coordinating with OSHA on risk management.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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TSCA Reform, Ten Years Later — Panel 3: New Chemical Review (Podcast)
A decade after the Lautenberg Amendments transformed chemical safety regulation, experts convene to examine the ongoing debate over EPA's new chemical review process under TSCA Section 5. The discussion addresses whether current implementation adequately protects public health while fostering innovation, and explores persistent challenges in evaluating reasonably foreseen conditions of use and the effectiveness of significant new use rules.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Minnesota States Extension Requests For PFAS Reporting Must Be Postmarked August 16, 2026
Minnesota manufacturers face a critical September 15, 2026 deadline to report products containing intentionally added PFAS sold in the state, with extension requests due by August 16, 2026. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has provided guidance on using the PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), including details on public contact designation and report review processes.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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OSHA Labels And Safety Data Sheets: Important Deadlines Ahead
Chemical manufacturers and downstream users face critical compliance deadlines as OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard requires comprehensive revisions to safety data sheets, workplace labels, and employee training programs. The 2024 rule aligns U.S. standards with the UN's Globally Harmonized System Revision 7, introducing significant changes to hazard classifications, confidentiality provisions, and requirements for compressed gases and pressurized products.
United States Environment
WR
Wiley Rein
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Energy Department Releases New Grant Funding Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Energy has unveiled three major funding opportunities totaling over $200 million across oil and gas recovery, chemical manufacturing innovation, and artificial intelligence advancement. These programs span multiple technology readiness levels and aim to revolutionize energy production, water management, and American competitiveness in emerging technologies. Applications are due between August and September 2026, with awards ranging from $250,000 to $20 million per project.
United States Energy
HK
Holland & Knight
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Lynn L. Bergeson And Ryan N. Schmit, “Why The Wego Chemical Group Enforcement Action Is A Teachable Moment,” Chemical Watch, July 7, 2026.
The Trump administration's approach to environmental enforcement has defied expectations, particularly regarding chemical imports under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). A recent EPA case against Wego Chemical Group demonstrates unprecedented scrutiny of TSCA compliance, including stringent penalties for violations and rejection of "not known or reasonably ascertainable" claims. This enforcement pattern reveals a regulatory landscape where chemical importers face heightened accountability despite bro
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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EPA Announces Next Step In TSCA Review Of Five Chemicals
The EPA is advancing TSCA reviews of five industrial chemicals by sending draft technical documents to independent peer review, but the agency's decision to limit the scope of that review—excluding full draft risk evaluations—has reignited debate over whether partial peer review adequately serves the statute's intent for comprehensive scientific oversight. As these chemicals appear in flame retardants, aviation fuel, and industrial processes with direct implications for worker and community heal
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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The Chemical Compound – Q2 2026
This quarterly newsletter examines critical developments in chemical regulatory frameworks, covering litigation, legislative actions, and policy changes affecting manufacturers and importers. From EPA's implementation of TSCA's 10-year confidentiality limits to emerging state-level PFAS restrictions, the update provides essential guidance on compliance obligations across federal and international jurisdictions. The analysis addresses ongoing regulatory scrutiny of substances including per- and polyfluoroalk
United States Commercial
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Arnold & Porter
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