Industry Seeks Early SBREFA Consultation On Future Formaldehyde Rule

Nine trade groups are asking EPA to initiate a pre-proposal small-business review of its hotly anticipated formaldehyde rule even before finishing the risk evaluation the policy will be based on, saying that unusual step would help ensure small employers are aware of the rulemaking process and can prepare for -- or help avert -- strict new workplace limits. The industry coalition sent Administrator Michael Regan an Oct. 6 letter to “formally request the convening of a Small Business Regulatory Enforcement...