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2024 - Week 6

EPA Moves to Label 9 PFAS as Hazardous Waste and More

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February 2024
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📰 Headlines at a Glance

  • EPA Proposes to Classify 9 PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Under RCRA
  • ECHA Fees to be Updated in Line with Inflation
  • EU Court Rules on Oxo-Degradable Plastics Dispute
  • ECHA Unveils ECHA CHEM: A New Chemicals Database

🔍 Headlines in Focus

🚫 EPA Proposes to Classify 9 PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Under RCRA

In a major environmental protection effort, the EPA plans to list nine PFAS compounds as hazardous, aiming to significantly enhance corrective actions against pollution. This proposal marks a critical advancement in the fight against the pervasive "forever chemicals."

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💶 ECHA Fees to be Updated in Line with Inflation

To ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency, ECHA proposes an inflation-adjusted update to its fees and charges. This measure will simplify administrative processes, allowing the agency to better focus on its core objectives within the single market framework.

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⚖️ EU Court Rules on Oxo-Degradable Plastics Dispute

The General Court of the EU has made a pivotal ruling on the liability case involving oxo-degradable plastics, emphasizing the need for scientific evidence in environmental legislation and reinforcing the EU's commitment to sustainable practices.

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📊 ECHA Unveils ECHA CHEM: A New Chemicals Database

ECHA launches ECHA CHEM, a comprehensive database providing access to information on over 100,000 chemicals. This innovative platform aims to improve transparency and public access to chemical safety information, showcasing ECHA's dedication to environmental health and safety.

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📅 Upcoming deadlines

REACH restriction: Restriction of use and carry of lead gunshot in, or near, wetlands comes into force.

  • 11 February, 2024. More information

🎟️ Events

OECD Global Forum on the Environment dedicated to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

  • 12–13 February, 2024. More information

ECHA's Shaping Tomorrow Conference

  • 28 February, 2024. More information

European Commission's workshop for substitution of targeted hazardous chemicals

  • 1 March, 2024. If you're interested in joining use this online form to express your interest.

Webinar on Prioritizing Five Chemicals for Risk Evaluation Under TSCA

  • 17 March, 2024. More information or register here
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