The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a Request for Information (RFI) on May 15, 2026, to solicit input on regulatory considerations related to the review of modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act (PPA). 91 Fed. Reg. 27868. According to the notice, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wishes to explore
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IRS Will Hold June Hearing on Petition to Add Methyl Methacrylate-Ethyl Methacrylate-Methacrylic Acid Copolymer in a Styrene Solution to List of Chemical Substances Subject to Superfund Excise Tax
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on May 18, 2026, that it will hold a hearing on June 18, 2026, on the notice of filing to add methyl methacrylate-ethyl methacrylate-methacrylic acid copolymer in a styrene solution to the list of taxable substances. 91 Fed. Reg. 28759. The hearing will be limited to testimony about the…
EPA Proposes Rules to Extend Time to Comply with PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Standards and Rescind Regulatory Determinations and Regulations for Other PFAS
On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed rules. The first proposed rule would uphold the federal drinking water Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) while providing an option for drinking water systems to request two additional years to comply with the enforceable…
EPA Activates Emergency Viral Pathogen Guidance for Hantavirus
By Heather F. Collins & M.S.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has activated its Emerging Viral Pathogen (EVP) Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides (Guidance) in response to hantavirus, which had been considered to be a rare disease caused by an infection from some hantaviruses (including Andes Virus). According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hantaviruses are a…
ACMA Composites 2026 Fly-In, June 9-11, 2026, Washington, D.C.
By Bergeson & Campbell & P.C.
American Composites Manufacturers Association’s Composites 2026 Fly-In brings together industry leaders in Washington, D.C. to meet directly with Members of Congress, federal agencies, and key decision-makers who influence the policies shaping our industry’s future. Lynn L. Bergeson will present on TSCA issues on June 9, 2026.
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OECD Will Hold Webinar on Policy Paper on Synthetic Biology, AI, and Automation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will hold a webinar on May 27, 2026, on a November 2025 policy paper, “Synthetic biology, AI and automation: A forward-looking technology assessment,” that lays out a series of concrete cases where these technologies are coming together and how they could develop in the future. According to…
Little Particles, Big Problems? Microplastics Webinar Series: Packaging, Smithers, June 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EDT), via webinar
By Bergeson & Campbell & P.C.
As part of Smithers’ multi-part series on microplastics, Lynn L. Bergeson, Lindsay A. Holden, Ph.D., DABT, L. Claire Hansen, and Catherina D. Narigon will discuss microplastic regulatory management in the U.S. and European Union (EU) as it applies to packaging. This webinar will focus on current and emerging issues for producers and stakeholders.
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Cruise Control: Hantavirus, Rodent Control, and FIFRA’s Expanding Public Health Role
Public attention surrounding hantavirus outbreaks often focuses, understandably, on the immediate health risks associated with rodent exposure. Recent reports tied to a cruise vessel outbreak of hantavirus have once again highlighted the complex relationship between human health, confined environments, sanitation practices, and pest management. Yet beyond the headlines, such outbreaks also serve as a reminder…
Recent Federal Developments for May 2026
By Bergeson & Campbell & P.C.
Register Now For “TSCA Reform – 10 Years Later” Hybrid Live And Virtual Conference Register now for the tenth annual TSCA Reform Conference to be held on June 10, 2026, in-person at the George Washington University Jack Morton Auditorium and livestreamed on YouTube. The event is free and open to the public, but all attendees must…
DoW Seeks Information on Existing Chemicals Undergoing TSCA Risk Evaluation
The U.S. Department of War (DoW) published a request for information (RFI) on May 12, 2026, seeking information to identify and assess critical applications for DoW and defense industrial base (DIB) that necessitate the use of existing chemicals undergoing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 6 risk evaluation process.…