Sector-Based Environmental Assistance and Environmental Policies & Regulations Update for 2009-2010: including TSCA, Toxics, Toxics in Products, and Toxics Use Reduction at the State and Local Level
Reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): How are States Approaching the Issue
Current federal chemical regulations fail to adequately protect the nation’s citizens and environment from toxic chemicals and unsafe products.
Major reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is needed to ensure that chemicals used in manufacturing are safe before they are allowed into widespread commerce and use. To rely on containing or cleaning up toxic chemicals after they have entered our bodies or environment is dangerous, expensive, and ultimately futile. A chemicals policy that prevents toxics from harming people or the environment is the smartest, cost effective, and healthiest way to protect our citizens and the environment.
Moderator: Bob Kerr, Managing Director, Pure Strategies, Inc.
- Roger McFadden, Vice President, Senior Scientist, Staples, Inc.,
