The American Chemistry Council (ACC) applauds EPA’s updated draft risk evaluation, joining broad support from organizations that recognize the importance of science-based decision-making at EPA. …As the EPA continues its work under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), this support signals confidence in a more rigorous, evidence-driven approach; one that aligns with statutory requirements while protecting both public health and the industries and supply chains Americans depend on every day. Here is what they are saying:
- American Wood Council: “The purpose of the Memorandum and Notice is to correct serious scientific misjudgments in the December 2024 risk evaluation…AWC appreciates EPA’s willingness to reexamine those and other scientific judgments. The changes now proposed by EPA better reflect the best available science and the weight of the scientific evidence.”
- American Forest and Paper Association: “AF&PA supports the Memorandum, the Notice, and many of the corresponding draft changes to portions of the 2024 risk evaluation.