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Senate Panel Approves Zeldin to Lead Trump’s EPA After Confirmation Hearing On January 23, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted 11-8 to approve Lee Zeldin’s nomination as EPA administrator. Senator Mark Kelly (D—AZ) was the lone Democrat to vote yes. NOTE: The 1/23/25...

On July 24th, EPA announced that it would move ahead with classifying vinyl chloride as a high-priority substance for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substance Control Act. This was a widely expected move that begins a multi-year evaluation process. Some groups have touted this as...

Vinyl Chloride Among Chemicals Targeted in EPA’s New High-Priority Designations  On July 25, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to designate five chemicals, including vinyl chloride, as “high-priority” under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This designation will initiate extensive risk evaluations followed by potential...

Senate EPW Advances WRDA Bill The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW)unanimously approved the 2024 Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) bill (S. 4367), which authorizes various U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure programs and projects. Introduced by Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE) and Ranking...

EPA Lists Vinyl Chloride Among Five Chemicals for TSCA Prioritization The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Dec. 14 that it has identified vinyl chloride–the main component in the manufacturing and processing of plastic materials and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)–and four other substances as candidates for...

Senator Merkley Questions Regan About Plans for Developing Fuels from Plastic Waste On April 5, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan strongly supporting combating climate change and promoting environmental justice and equity, while raising concerns over...

The Senate voted 53-43 to repeal the Biden Administration’s controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Four Democrats and one independent joined Republicans in their efforts to overturn the rule. Although President Joe Biden is expected to veto the measure (H.J. Res. 27), the...

The members of the Vinyl Institute take health, safety, and environmental performance seriously. It is our number one priority. We all want clean air, safe drinking water, clean and safe food supply. We protect our workers, neighbors, and customers.   In fact, the vinyl industry...