US environmental regulators delay new rules for a toxic chemical, again

The US environmental regulators are delaying new restrictions on a toxic chemical called trichloroethylene (TCE) for another 60 days. This means companies using TCE under specific exemptions will not have to comply with stricter rules for a little longer.

This is a small, bureaucratic delay, but it pushes back the date when companies must change how they handle a known carcinogen. The US environmental regulators have been trying to restrict TCE for years, but these efforts often face industry pushback and legal challenges. Each delay means continued exposure for workers and communities near facilities using the chemical.