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EPA Toxic Substances Rules Discourage Recycling, Industry Expert Says
2014-02-04 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Dr. Brent Grazman, speaking for 2,000+ U.S. electronics manufacturers, brought up industry concerns related to how EPA implemented Section 8 of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Pointing out how "EPA's treatment of manufacturing byproducts does not reflect sound priorities," Grazman noted how EPA's interpretation of TSCA causes byproducts to be considered as new chemicals if sent for recycling and how that creates compliance burden for substances already regulated under other statutes. This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of:
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