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Exclusion Of 'Legacy' Uses From TSCA May Limit Cleanups, Critics Tell EPA


July 19, 2017 at 06:36 PM
EPA is drawing criticism from its children's health advisors and a Region 9 official over its decision to preclude legacy uses of chemicals, such as asbestos, in finished products from review under the new Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), bolstering criticisms from environmentalists who say they may sue the agency over its approach.

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