How does the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Impact Nanotechnology?
The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, enacted in 2016, amended TSCA to provide the EPA with more authority and resources to regulate chemicals, including nanomaterials. This legislation enhances the EPA's ability to require testing, assess risks, and take action to manage risks associated with nanomaterials, ensuring better protection for human health and the environment.