The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a new effort under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to implement a “streamlined and efficient process under the New Chemicals Program to assess risk and apply mitigation measures, as appropriate, for new chemicals with applications in batteries, electric vehicles, semiconductors and renewable energy generation.”
It’s the latest example of a regulatory body realizing that battery-powered vehicles present, well, challenges under existing regulations or the lack thereof. It’s a global trend and problem. Under TSCA, EPA’s New Chemicals Program plays a key role by reviewing all new substances before they enter the marketplace in order to bring innovative chemistries in a way that doesn’t harm human health or the environment. EPA’s action was prompted by industry inquiries. Continue reading
EPA Proposes an Endangerment Finding for Aircraft Engines Still Running on Leaded Fuel
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The US Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed determination that emissions of lead* from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare.
Under the Clean Air Act, EPA reviews information on air pollutants and sources of air pollution to determine whether they threaten human health or welfare. This “endangerment finding” is the first step in using EPA’s authority to address this source of lead pollution. This is a problem that goes back years upon years – see AutoInformed on Anti-Green Aviation Industry Finally Getting the Lead Out. Continue reading →