US environmental regulators will not ban lead wheel weights, despite a 2009 petition

US environmental regulators have decided not to ban lead wheel weights. This means manufacturers can continue to use lead in these products, despite a 2009 petition to stop them.

For years, environmental groups have pushed to remove lead from consumer products, often through petitions to regulators. This decision shows that even with a granted petition and a legal challenge, the agency can still decide not to act. It sets a precedent that a successful petition does not guarantee a new rule.