US environmental regulators delay a ban on a toxic chemical for another 90 days
What happened
The US environmental regulators are delaying a ban on certain uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) for an additional 90 days. This means companies using TCE under specific exemptions will have more time before the ban takes effect.
Why it matters
This is a small, repeated delay for a chemical known to be toxic. It allows companies to continue using TCE in specific applications for a little longer. The chemical has been linked to serious health problems, and the US environmental regulators have been trying to phase it out for years.
The signal
Watch for another postponement notice in 90 days, or for the ban to finally take effect for these specific uses.