EPA Proposal on Nanoscale Chemicals, Final Inventory Rule Seen as Critical Issues

The January 21, 2011, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson and Kathleen M. Roberts regarding chemical policy and rulemaking efforts expected in 2011.  According to Bergeson, the 2011 election results will have a “large but uncertain impact” on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act, and other issues.  Roberts stated that, if EPA releases the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule in May, the chemical industry would not have much time to respond.