Open Congress : News Articles for S.3209 Safe Chemicals Act of 2010

Investors Say Obsolete Chemical Policy Threatens U.S. Businesses

2010-09-30T20:00:00Z

...the American Sustainable Business Council, are urging lawmakers to overhaul the Toxic Chemical Substances Act of 1976 by adopting S.3209, the Safe Chemicals Act of 2010, and H.R. 5820, the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010. While opponents contend that

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Investors Warn Congress: Obsolete Federal Chemicals Policy Threatens Business Recovery

2010-09-26T20:00:00Z

...innovation. An investor letter, sent today, signed by 51 organizations managing more than $35 billion in assets, endorses S.3209, the Safe Chemicals Act of 2010, and H.R. 5820, the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010. Both bills comprehensively overhaul

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Are Stronger Chemical Regulations Really Bad For Business?In April, Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) introduced The Safe Chemicals Act, a bill that if passed would make sweeping changes to the 34-year old Toxic Substance Control Act. While the old law allowed chemicals to enter the market with little or no testing, the new one would force manufacturers to prove a chemical's safety before introducing it to the market.

2010-08-09T05:51:00Z

In April, Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) introduced The Safe Chemicals Act, a bill that if passed would make sweeping changes to the 34-year old Toxic Substance Control Act. While the old law allowed chemicals to enter the market with little or no testing, the new one would force manufacturers to prove a chemical's safety before introducing it to the market.

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Sen. Lautenberg Introduces Chemicals Reform Bill, Saying Current Regulation 'Is Broken'

2010-04-15T10:25:00Z

U.S. EPA would be given broad new authorities to target chemicals of concern and to regulate...

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