EPA Communications on Chemical Regulations

This group includes emails and reports discussing meetings, regulatory actions, and public concerns related to chemical safety and approvals by the EPA.

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The email from Linda Reinsteini to various recipients, including Dr. Nancy B. Beck of the EPA, discusses a joint meeting regarding asbestos with multiple organizations focused on health and safety. 2018
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The email correspondence between Melissa Hockstad of the Cleaning Institute and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with ACI Board Members on June 20, 2018, to align on agenda items related to the TSCA program. 2018
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The email correspondence between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck discusses scheduling a TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) webinar for June 27, 2018, with considerations for Beck's availability due to potential farm tours in North Dakota. 2018
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The email exchange between Nancy Beck from the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention and Seth Goldberg discusses scheduling a call to explore potential speaking opportunities at upcoming Chemical Watch events. 2018
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The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and another individual discusses follow-up communications regarding a potential role in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. 2018
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The email correspondence between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses scheduling a webinar on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the urgency of finalizing the details due to interest from Bloomberg. 2018
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The email from Cherish Ni requests advice from Nancy Beck of the U.S. EPA regarding a U.S.-Taiwan Pesticides Seminar and Conference planned for mid-September 2018, seeking recommendations for speakers and discussion topics. 2018
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The email correspondence between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses scheduling options for a TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) webinar. 2018
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The email from Nancy Beck discusses the advocacy efforts of three mothers who lost their sons to methylene chloride-containing paint strippers, leading to the EPA's decision to move forward with a final rule on banning these products after a meeting with them. 2018
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The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Cherish Ni discusses a request for advice regarding a U.S.-Taiwan Pesticides Seminar and Conference planned for mid-September 2018. 2018
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The email from Steven D. Bennett discusses scheduling a meeting regarding FIFRA 25(b) minimum risk pesticides, highlighting ongoing issues faced by members of the HCPA and the need for a level playing field, while referencing past petitions and the AAPCO 25(b) Work Group's efforts. 2018
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The email correspondence between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck discusses preparations for a webinar on new chemical issues, with a focus on the accomplishments of the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). 2018
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The email exchange between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck discusses preparations for a webinar on the new chemicals program at the EPA, with concerns about the program's perceived shortcomings and the need to emphasize progress and commitment to addressing issues. 2018
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The email exchange between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses the need for more engagement on Section 5 issues related to chemical safety and pollution prevention following a webinar. 2018
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The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Stuart Levenbach of NOAA discusses scheduling a meeting to update each other on a pesticide consultation and prepare for an upcoming interagency call regarding the pesticide working group. 2018 2
The email from Michael Balter to Robert Daguillard discusses the EPA's revisions to the Glyphosate Issue Paper based on recommendations from the Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) and outlines the process and timeline for these updates. 2018
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13 Tier
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The email exchange between Nicholas Vitali and Robert Daguillard of the EPA discusses a press inquiry regarding pesticide sales data in the U.S., with Daguillard providing information on the most recent EPA report and suggesting a USDA database for more current statistics. 2018
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13 Tier
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The email from Robert Daguillard of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses responses to questions regarding the glyphosate SAP report and outlines next steps and timelines for further actions. 2018
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13 Tier
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The email from Linda Reinstein discusses the rescheduling of a joint meeting on asbestos originally set for March 21, 2018, involving multiple recipients including Scott Pruitt from the EPA. 2018
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1 Tier
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The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing a contact regarding a paint stripper issue, with Nancy Beck facilitating an introductory discussion with Lou Hayden from Lowe's and other EPA colleagues. 2018
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1 Tier
3
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) requested a 30-day extension for the comment period on the EPA's New Chemicals Review Program Implementation under TSCA to allow stakeholders more time to review and respond to new materials provided by the Agency. 2018
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Nancy Beck
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlines the process and timeline for evaluating the chemical Oetamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including prioritization and risk evaluation procedures. 2018
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Nancy Beck
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The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses the cancellation of an in-person meeting with the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization due to a government shutdown, suggesting a teleconference instead. 2018
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The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with the American Cleaning Institute's Board of Directors on June 20, 2018, amidst significant deadlines for the TSCA program. 2018
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The email correspondence involves Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA's OCSPP, confirming her approval of presentation slides related to chemical regulation during the Trump administration, which were drafted by Squire Patton Boggs. 2018
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The email from Nancy Beck of the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention discusses scheduling a meeting with Celanese to understand the chemical review process under TSCA, indicating that no public announcements are ready yet. 2018
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The email exchange between Nancy Beck and David Rostker discusses upcoming discussions on the Small Business size standard and the Lead rule, with a focus on interagency comments and next steps for the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. 2018
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering changes to the minimum age requirements in the Certification and Training and Agricultural Worker Protection Standard in response to an interview request regarding child farmworkers and pesticide evaluation. 2018
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13 Tier
3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Media Relations responded to a press inquiry regarding chemical exposure statistics, stating they cannot confirm the statistic but acknowledge that in-home exposures are often the largest source of environmental chemical exposure, referencing a 2014 paper for support. 2018
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13 Tier
2
The email from Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses a Sustainable Futures TME/PMN submission that requires attention due to initial denial based on human health risk assessments related to a chemical's dermal exposure effects. 2018
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The email from Anastasia Coots of Cargill discusses concerns and follow-up questions regarding risk assessments related to health hazards and inhalation risks for a chemical, emphasizing the need for review of updated data and references before any potential Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) discussions, involving collaboration with the EPA. 2018
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is involved in enforcement action against Earth Science Laboratories for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, with the company seeking a meeting to negotiate a resolution to the $200,000 settlement demand. 2018
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The email from Linda Reinstein discusses the rescheduling of a meeting on asbestos issues involving the Environmental Protection Agency and various organizations, now set for March 29, 2018. 2018
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The email from Linda Reinstein discusses scheduling a meeting regarding asbestos awareness with various stakeholders, including Administrator Pruitt, for March 28 or 29, 2018, under the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. 2018
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The email from Lynn L. Bergeson invites Nancy Beck to keynote the closing plenary session at the Product Stewardship Society's 2018 Conference in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the importance of EPA's participation in light of recent TSCA amendments. 2018
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The email correspondence between Thomas M. Connelly of the American Chemical Society and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses the continuation of the Green Chemistry Challenge Award Program for 2018, with plans to potentially partner again in the following year. 2018
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The email correspondence between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses the organization of a webinar on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) scheduled for June 20, 2018, and seeks to confirm Beck's participation, highlighting the event's success and public interest. 2018
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The email exchange between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck discusses preparations for a webinar, highlighting the need for Beck to focus on Section 5 issues and acknowledging the accomplishments of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) at the EPA. 2018
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The email correspondence between Seth Goldberg and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses the potential for Beck to speak at the Chemical Watch Global Business Summit and the need for ethics clearance for the event, as well as scheduling a meeting to discuss issues related to the Center for Biocide Chemistries. 2018
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The email from Seth Goldberg to Nancy Beck and Derrick Bolen discusses scheduling a call regarding ethics clearance for the Chemical Watch event and biocide-related topics, with Nancy indicating her availability for a conversation on Friday afternoon. 2018
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The email from Enesta Jones at the EPA discusses the availability of Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data for 1998, clarifying that while the TRI Explorer tool can provide information on chemical releases, the EPA does not categorize TRI reporters as top "polluters" and does not have revenue data for these facilities. 2018
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13 Tier
2
The email from Enesta Jones discusses the EPA's regulatory control over bleach as a pesticide, confirming that bleach products claiming to kill avian flu must be registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, and outlines the approval process for antimicrobial pesticides. 2018
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13 Tier
2
The email from Ali Cassity to Robert Daguillard at the EPA discusses a request for an interview regarding the risks of asbestos to public health for a feature in Cancer Wellness Magazine, and includes an updated media kit. 2018
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13 Tier
4
The email from Enesta Jones at the EPA discusses a media inquiry from Fortune magazine regarding regulatory standards for GenX chemicals, with a focus on clarifying the lack of current standards for their release into the air or water. 2018
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13 Tier
4
The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses coordinating an introductory discussion regarding concerns about chemicals in paint strippers, involving representatives from Lowe's and other EPA officials. 2018
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1 Tier
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The document discusses the EPA's considerations regarding the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) requirements for pulping liquors and lime, specifically addressing the non-isolated intermediate exemption and the implications of isolating certain chemicals from the manufacturing process in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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1 Tier
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The letter from various stakeholders urges the US Environmental Protection Agency, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt, to finalize and implement a rule phasing out methylene chloride paint removal products due to their association with multiple deaths, emphasizing the need for immediate action to protect public health. 2018
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1 Tier
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The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses rescheduling a meeting with the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and advises that programmatic timeline questions should be directed to the office of public affairs. 2018
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The email correspondence from the EPA discusses a meeting request related to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and includes a request for contact details for the office of public affairs. 2018
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The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Martha Marrapese discusses the upcoming release of a policy regarding the exclusion of certain chemical uses from risk analyses, which is expected to be finalized and incorporated into risk analysis plans for ten chemicals by April 20, 2018. 2018
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The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses questions regarding the format and balance of an upcoming BNA webinar on chemical regulation, originally scheduled for February 6, 2018, and later shifted to February 8, 2018. 2018
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The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses scheduling a call to finalize logistics for the March 11th Society of Toxicology Ancillary Meeting on the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, co-sponsored by NSF and ToxServices. 2018
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The email from Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses a follow-up on the formaldehyde decay curve, indicating that she or a team member will provide more substantive information next week. 2018
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The email from Nancy Beck of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) discusses improvements and efficiencies in the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) following staff reductions, including recent announcements on antimicrobial pesticide test guidelines and reduced residue chemistry data guidance. 2018
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The email exchange involves Veena Singla from UCSF requesting a meeting with Nancy Beck from the EPA to discuss progress on TSCA implementation, with Derrick Bolen assisting in scheduling the meeting for April 13, 2018. 2018
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The email correspondence involves Chris Andresen requesting Nancy Beck from the EPA to speak at the American Home Furnishings Alliance's Board Meeting on May 15, 2018, to provide an update on formaldehyde emissions and laminated products. 2018
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The email from Caffey Norman at Squire Patton Boggs discusses the need for approval from Nancy Beck on draft presentation slides regarding chemical regulation for an upcoming roundtable event. 2018
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The email from Jeff Morris of the EPA discusses comments on a preliminary process diagram for the implementation timeline of the TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) regarding prioritization and risk evaluations of existing chemicals, highlighting necessary adjustments to meet legal deadlines. 2018
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The email from Linda Reinstein to EPA officials discusses the rescheduling of a national meeting regarding asbestos, emphasizing the importance of meeting before the finalization of the Problem Formulation Document. 2018
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The email from Linda Reinstein to Nancy Beck discusses the upcoming ADAO joint meeting scheduled for March 29, 2018, and includes a list of attendees, highlighting collaboration between the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and the EPA. 2018
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The email exchange between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck discusses preparations for a webinar related to new chemical issues and highlights the recent accomplishments of the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). 2018
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The email correspondence involves Lawrence Culleen from Arnold & Porter coordinating with Nancy Beck and Jeff Morris from the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention to schedule an informal meeting in July to discuss progress on new chemicals issues relevant to the semiconductor industry. 2018
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The email from Nancy Beck discusses a Google Alert regarding her role at the EPA, highlighting concerns about the agency easing regulations on new chemicals and her previous ties to the American Chemistry Council. 2018
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Brian Wynne is urging EPA officials, including Nancy Beck and Jeff Morris, to take action regarding the dangers of Methylene Chloride, following the death of his brother from exposure to the chemical, highlighting its cancer risks and the Department of Defense's refusal to use it. 2018
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The Environmental Defense Fund submitted extensive comments to the EPA challenging its changes to the New Chemicals Review Program under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 2018
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The email discusses the lethal risks associated with methylene chloride, highlighting a personal tragedy related to its exposure, and notes that the EPA is considering regulatory action while five other federal agencies have already issued regulations on the substance. 2018
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The American Chemical Society is coordinating a Chief Technology Officer Summit on September 12 and 13, 2018, and is inviting Nancy Beck from the EPA to participate. 2018
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The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Stuart Levenbach of NOAA discusses scheduling a consultation regarding pesticides. 2018 2
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waive the 2017 cellulosic biofuel volumetric requirements due to a shortfall in domestic production, requesting a reduction of approximately 83.6 million ethanol-equivalent gallons from the mandated amount. 2018
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Bill Wehrum
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The email from Glenn Ruskin of the American Chemical Society discusses the confirmed attendance of Senator Steve Daines and NIST Director Walter Copan at the upcoming ACS Chief Technology Officer Summit scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2018. 2018
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The email from Brian Wynne to EPA officials discusses the death of his brother due to exposure to Methylene Chloride, urging the agency to take immediate action on regulations regarding the chemical instead of delaying with long-term solutions. 2018
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The email from Liz Hitchcock of Safer Chemicals Healthy Families urges the new Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to take action on banning four highly toxic chemicals that were not regulated under former Administrator Scott Pruitt. 2018
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Madelyn Graf urges EPA officials, including Dr. Nancy Beck, to finalize a proposed ban on Methylene Chloride due to its health risks and the agency's indefinite postponement of the rule-making process. 2018
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Cindy Wynne expresses her grief over the death of her son due to Methylene Chloride and urges Dr. Nancy Beck of the EPA to engage in dialogue about the regulation of this toxic chemical, highlighting the agency's delays in addressing its dangers. 2018
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The email from Brian Wynne to Nancy Beck and others discusses the urgent need for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban consumer sales of methylene chloride following recent deaths attributed to its exposure, emphasizing the preventable nature of these tragedies. 2018
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The email from James Graf urges the EPA, specifically addressing Nancy Beck and other officials, to reconsider the indefinite postponement of a ban on Methylene Chloride due to its health risks, highlighting the urgency for consumer protection against toxic chemicals. 2018
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The email from Michael Dourson to EPA staff expresses gratitude for their support during his brief tenure at the agency and announces his new role as Director of Science at the nonprofit Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA), where he will focus on collaborations for chemical risk assessment. 2018
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The email correspondence involves Glenn Ruskin from the American Chemical Society requesting a meeting with Nancy Beck from the EPA to discuss the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards program and facilitate introductions with ACS leadership. 2018
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The email exchange between Brittany Bolen from the EPA and Richard Moskowitz from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers discusses rescheduling a lunch meeting initially planned for January 19, 2018. 2018
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Brittany Bolen
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The email correspondence between Gabe Rozsa and Andrew Wheeler of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting regarding TSCA and other EPA issues relevant to the electronics industry, with Rozsa indicating he will provide additional information soon. 2018
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Andrew Wheeler
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The email discusses concerns raised by the Environmental Defense Fund regarding the EPA's approach to evaluating chemical safety under the Toxic Substances Control Act, particularly in relation to Administrator Scott Pruitt's methods of assessing risks. 2018
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2
The EPA is developing a centralized "one-stop-shop" dashboard for chemical safety data to enhance the efficiency of environmental risk assessments and support decision-making by integrating existing data and predictive models. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
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The email from Brian Wynne to Nancy Beck and others at an unspecified agency discusses the death of his brother due to exposure to Methylene Chloride, urging immediate action against its use and opposing the shelving of the NMP rule. 2018
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The email exchange between Glenn Ruskin of the American Chemical Society and Derrick Bolen of the EPA discusses preparations for the ACS Chief Technology Officer Summit scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2018. 2018
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The email correspondence between Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, and Brad McKinney discusses potential job opportunities related to pesticides within the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. 2018
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Sheryl Kunickis from the USDA's Office of Pest Management Policy and Nancy Beck from the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention are coordinating a phone call regarding a discussion on August 9, 2018. 2018
Tier 12 (interagency consult)
4
The email correspondence between Cherish Ni and Nancy Beck discusses the coordination of seminars involving the U.S. EPA and the Toxic and Chemical Substances Bureau, highlighting the participation of EPA representatives and the anticipation of a conference call to learn from EPA experts. 2018
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The email from Lawrence Culleen of Arnold & Porter discusses scheduling a meeting on July 13, 2018, with Nancy Beck from the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention and Jeff Morris, including an agenda for the meeting. 2018
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The email from Brian Wynne to EPA officials expresses his outrage over his brother's death from Methylene Chloride exposure and urges immediate action to prevent further incidents by not shelving the NMP rule. 2018
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The email from Brian Wynne to EPA officials expresses his outrage over his brother's death due to Methylene Chloride exposure and urges action against the chemical, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory measures. 2018
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The email from Glenn Ruskin of the American Chemical Society discusses the participation of Erik Baptist in the upcoming ACS Chief Technology Officer Summit on September 12 & 13, following Nancy Beck's inability to attend due to an international trip, with Derrick Bolen from the EPA facilitating the arrangement. 2018
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The email from Brian Wynne to EPA officials expresses outrage over the deaths caused by methylene chloride and urges the agency to ban its consumer sales to protect public health. 2018
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The email correspondence between Margaret Whittaker of ToxServices and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses logistics for the upcoming Society of Toxicology (SOT) Ancillary Meeting on the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, with ToxServices and NSF as co-sponsors. 2018
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The email from Brian Wynne to Nancy Beck and others expresses outrage over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) inaction regarding the regulation of Methylene Chloride, following the death of Wynne's brother due to exposure to the chemical, urging immediate action to prevent further fatalities. 2018
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3
The email exchange between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses coordination for a BNA webinar on chemical identity and confidential business information (CBI). 2018
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2
The email from Cindy Wynne discusses the impact of her son's death and expresses a desire to engage with the EPA regarding the regulation of Methylene Chloride, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA lawsuit. 2018
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2
The document is a submission of comments from various industry groups to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding a negotiated rulemaking aimed at limiting the reporting requirements for recycled, reused, or reprocessed inorganic byproducts under the Toxic Substances Control Act. 2017
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Andrew Wheeler
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The email exchange between EPA officials and representatives from the IPC discusses the need for the EPA to address reporting requirements related to manufacturing byproducts under the Lautenberg TSCA reform bill, as they approach the end of the negotiated rulemaking process. 2017
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Byron Brown
3
The email from Byron Brown of the EPA discusses an upcoming call with the IPC CEO regarding potential relief from reporting requirements under the Lautenberg TSCA reform bill related to manufacturing byproducts sent for recycling. 2017
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Byron Brown
3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is assessing the situation to establish a negotiated rulemaking process aimed at limiting chemical data reporting requirements for certain inorganic byproducts under the Toxic Substances Control Act. 2017
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Byron Brown
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