US environmental regulators delay a ban on a common industrial chemical
What happened
US environmental regulators are postponing a ban on certain uses of trichloroethylene, a common industrial chemical. This means companies can continue using the chemical for specific purposes while a court reviews the ban.
Why it matters
The US environmental regulators had planned to restrict trichloroethylene, a chemical linked to health risks, for specific industrial uses. This delay means those restrictions are on hold, allowing current practices to continue. The court review will determine if the ban eventually takes effect, or if the chemical can continue to be used in these applications.
The signal
Watch for the outcome of the judicial review, which will determine if the ban is permanently blocked or eventually enforced.