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September 14, 2023
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June 14, 2019
EPA Receives Manufacturer Requests for Risk Evaluations Under TSCA Section 6
On May 24, 2019, EPA received manufacturer requests for EPA to conduct risk evaluations of diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) from ExxonMobil Chemical Company and diisononyl phthalate (DINP) from ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Evonik Corporation, and Teknor Apex, both through the American Chemistry Council’s High Phthalates Panel. Both DIDP and DINP belong to a family of chemicals called phthalates, which are commonly used as plasticizers in the production of plastic and plastic coatings to increase flexibility. They were identified in the 2014 Update to the TSCA Work Plan.
Under section 6(b)(4) of the Toxic Substances Control Act, EPA issued a final rule that established a process for conducting risk evaluations to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment without consideration of costs or other non-risk factors, including an unreasonable risk to potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations, under the conditions of use. The final rule also establishes the process and criteria for manufacturers of a chemical to request an EPA-conducted risk evaluation on the chemical for conditions of use of interest to the manufacturer.
Within 15 business days of receiving a facially complete request (i.e., submission appears to be consistent with rule requirements), EPA must notify the public of receipt of this request under 40 CFR 702.37(e)(2). Within 60 business days of receipt of a facially complete request, EPA will submit for publication the receipt of the request in the Federal Register, open a public docket for the request, and provide no less than 45 calendar days for public comment. The docket will contain the manufacturer request, EPA’s proposed additions of conditions of use, and the basis for those proposed additions. During the public comment period, the public may comment on the request as well as the additional conditions of use EPA is proposing for inclusion. After the comment period closes, the Agency has up to 60 days to either grant or deny the request to conduct a risk evaluation under 40 CFR 702.37(e)(6).
For questions concerning DIDP (EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0435), please contact Eva Cappuccilli at cappuccilli.eva@epa.gov. For questions concerning DINP (EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0436), please contact Darlene Leonard at leonard.darlene@epa.gov.
For more information on Manufacturer Requests: https://www.epa.gov/assessing-
June 14, 2019
FSI: USD 40,000 donation to help grant local wishes
The PU systems house Foam Supplies, Inc. (FSI) has granted USD 40,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri & Kansas for local children battling critical illnesses.
As a Wish Benefactor Partner, FSI’s gift will help grant four life-changing and very special wishes to children who need them most. Additionally, there will be opportunities throughout the year for FSI employees to volunteer their time and talent at Make-A-Wish sponsored events.
“FSI has a longstanding commitment to making a difference and supporting the community,” said Todd Keske, CEO at Foam Supplies, Inc. “It gives me great pride that we can do our part to help make an impact on the lives of deserving children facing incredibly difficult circumstances.”
Helping others is part of the fabric of what employees do at FSI. The company also has an internal volunteer initiative. This initiative supports employees who are passionate about a cause or charity. Most recently, FSI employees in the company’s St. Louis and Lewisville, TX, USA, locations rallied together to spearhead a month long drive to collect personal care items, dry goods, snacks and more for Operation Shoebox, a non-profit organization that provides support for our troops deployed overseas and returning home.
F. l. t. r.: FSI Business Director Karl Meland, FSI CEO Todd A. Keske, FSI Business Development/Technical Manager Bernie Dipietrantonio and FSI CFO Roland Thomas present Make-A-Wish’s Lisa Kral-Lauterbach and Heidi Klein with a USD 40,000 grant on 15 May 2019. (Source: FSI)
“We are elated to have the support of our partners at FSI. With this partnership, we are truly one step closer to achieving our vision of granting the wish of every eligible child,” said LuAnn Bott, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas. “A wish gives children renewed energy and strength, brings families closer together and unites communities – and that is exactly what FSI is doing with their generous gift. We are eternally grateful.”
June 14, 2019
FSI: USD 40,000 donation to help grant local wishes
The PU systems house Foam Supplies, Inc. (FSI) has granted USD 40,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri & Kansas for local children battling critical illnesses.
As a Wish Benefactor Partner, FSI’s gift will help grant four life-changing and very special wishes to children who need them most. Additionally, there will be opportunities throughout the year for FSI employees to volunteer their time and talent at Make-A-Wish sponsored events.
“FSI has a longstanding commitment to making a difference and supporting the community,” said Todd Keske, CEO at Foam Supplies, Inc. “It gives me great pride that we can do our part to help make an impact on the lives of deserving children facing incredibly difficult circumstances.”
Helping others is part of the fabric of what employees do at FSI. The company also has an internal volunteer initiative. This initiative supports employees who are passionate about a cause or charity. Most recently, FSI employees in the company’s St. Louis and Lewisville, TX, USA, locations rallied together to spearhead a month long drive to collect personal care items, dry goods, snacks and more for Operation Shoebox, a non-profit organization that provides support for our troops deployed overseas and returning home.
F. l. t. r.: FSI Business Director Karl Meland, FSI CEO Todd A. Keske, FSI Business Development/Technical Manager Bernie Dipietrantonio and FSI CFO Roland Thomas present Make-A-Wish’s Lisa Kral-Lauterbach and Heidi Klein with a USD 40,000 grant on 15 May 2019. (Source: FSI)
“We are elated to have the support of our partners at FSI. With this partnership, we are truly one step closer to achieving our vision of granting the wish of every eligible child,” said LuAnn Bott, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas. “A wish gives children renewed energy and strength, brings families closer together and unites communities – and that is exactly what FSI is doing with their generous gift. We are eternally grateful.”
https://www.gupta-verlag.com/news/industry/22962/fsi-usd-40000-donation-to-help-grant-local-wishes
June 12, 2019
Polytek Development Corp. Announces Acquisition of Pro Marine Supplies
June 12, 2019
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