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ACC: Chemicals Management Reform Can Be a Reality [7/29/2010] In testimony before a key House subcommittee today, ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley urged Congress to take the time to fix recently introduced legislation to reform TSCA to ensure that it enhances public safety, preserves the ability of industry to innovate, and protects American jobs. » view press release | » view Cal Dooley's testimony |
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Video: Cal Dooley Discusses TSCA Modernization
ACC President Cal Dooley discusses the need for a modernized federal chemical management system that gives EPA the ability to assess chemicals for their intended use using a risk-based approach. Dooley explains the importance of a regulatory process that restores public confidence, ensures the business of chemistry remains at the forefront of innovation, and protects U.S. jobs.
Webcast: The Future of U.S. Chemicals Policy—EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson Delivered Keynote Address
Organizations representing chemical manufacturers, environmental and public health advocates, environment justice leaders and consumer product goods companies recently hosted a historic conference to explore fundamental changes to the U.S. chemical policy. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson shared the Obama administration’s principles for modernizing the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). » view agenda.
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Testimony of Cal Dooley, "H.R. 5820—The Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010" [7/29/2010] » learn more
ACC Comments on Senate Biomonitoring Hearing ACC Encouraged by Release of Administration’s Principles for Chemicals Management Reform TSCA Modernization—ACC Releases Roadmap to Next Generation of Chemical Safety » learn more |
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Resources:
- 10 Principles for Modernizing TSCA
- ACC Issue Brief on Chemical Management
- Chemical and Products Industries Respond to “Safe Chemicals” Bill [4/15/2010]
- ACC Statement Regarding the Anticipated General Accounting Office Report on Children’s Health [3/17/2010]
- ACC Letter for Reform of TSCA [3/8/2010]
- ACC Letter Regarding PBT Hearing [3/3/2010]
- ACC Letter: Endocrine Disruption Hearing [2/25/2010]
- TSCA 101: An Overview
- Chemical Management Questions & Answers
- ACC Statement for Senate EPW Hearing [2/4/2010]
- Letter from Cal Dooley Regarding Prioritizing Chemicals for Safety Determination [11/16/2009]
- Testimony of Cal Dooley on Behalf of ACC Before the Subcomittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection [2/26/2009]
- Letter from Cal Dooley to Chairman Bobby Rush on TSCA Hearing [2/25/2009]
Media Coverage:
- ACC: TSCA Discussion is a "Step Toward Modernization" [Chemical & Engineering News, 7/23/2010]
- Lautenberg Bill Seeks to Overhaul U.S. Chemical Laws [The Washington Post, 4/15/2010]
- DuPont, Dow Push for New Chemical Regulation [Delaware Online, 3/10/2010]
- Chemical Executives Urge Lawmakers To Modernize Safety Laws [The Wall Street Journal, 3/9/2010]
- The Safety of Chemicals [The New York Times, 3/4/2010]
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