CEA Urges Senate To Pass TSCA Reform
October 07 2015 - 5:05PM
Business Wire
Legislation would fix nation’s broken chemical
safety laws
The following statement is attributed to Walter Alcorn, vice
president of environmental affairs and industry sustainability,
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the pending vote
on Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform legislation in the
U.S. Senate:
“Our nation’s chemical safety laws are outdated. Without reform,
we’ll likely see a continued proliferation of costly and
ineffective state-based chemical regulatory programs that confuse
consumers and manufacturers alike. Congress must restore the
public’s confidence in EPA’s chemical control laws, and one way of
doing so is by passing S. 697.
“The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century
Act provides a bipartisan federal framework to ensure a healthier
regulatory environment for manufacturers to compete and thrive,
strengthen our economy and drive future job growth. With 60
bipartisan co-sponsors from 38 states, now is the time for the
Senate to pass this much-needed, common sense reform
legislation.”
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the technology
trade association representing the $285 billion U.S. consumer
electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits
of CEA membership, including legislative and regulatory advocacy,
market research, technical training and education, industry
promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and
strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces CES – The
Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested
into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at CE.org,
InnovationMovement.com and on social.
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