The chemical industry is subject to complex and ever-evolving laws and regulations. New standards governing the production and use of chemicals are implemented every year worldwide, and existing laws and regulations are constantly changing to keep pace with new information and scientific advancements. Chemical Industry Regulatory Update provides a monthly digest of recent legislative and regulatory developments and related industry news.
ASC Technical Webinars 2023
ASC’s Training Academy has two upcoming webinars including one this week titled “Advanced Testing and Simulation of Bonded Structures” (Wednesday, November 15) featuring two materials engineers from Veryst Engineering. December’s webinar is “Cohesion Through Adhesion: Enabling Space Exploration with Adhesive Bonding” featuring an aerospace design engineer from NASA. Both offer great technical value to the adhesive & sealant industry.
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CHIPS Incentives Funding Applications: Legal Considerations Webinar | November 30
Join Thompson Hine for a discussion of the CHIPS Incentives Program. Launched by the U.S. Department of Commerce, it provides funding for projects involving the construction, expansion, or modernization of semiconductor materials and semiconductor manufacturing equipment facilities under the CHIPS Act of 2022. Funding applications will be accepted by Commerce starting on December 1, 2023, and closing on February 1, 2024. Click here to learn more and register.
U.S. EPA Finalizes PFAS Reporting Rule
Devin A. Barry, Ashley C. Kirk
On October 11, 2023, U.S. EPA published its long-anticipated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule, which will go into effect on November 13, 2023. This rule will require current and past (2011 – present) manufacturers and importers of PFAS-containing substances, mixtures and articles to report data to EPA by May 2025. Continue reading.
Employers Beware: National Labor Relations Board Makes It Easier to Qualify as a Joint Employer
On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) issued a Final Rule for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (Act), departing from the Trump-era standard limiting employers’ potential liability. The Final Rule goes into effect on December 26, 2023. Continue reading.
FTC Amends Safeguards Rule and Data Breach Notification Obligations
Steven G. Stransky, Thomas F. Zych, Thora Knight
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved an amendment to its Safeguards Rule that requires non-banking financial institutions to report certain data breaches and other security events to the agency. This data breach notification obligation is separate and distinct from the cybersecurity and risk management rule recently promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which requires certain publicly traded companies to make public disclosures related to security incidents impacting their business. The FTC and SEC regulations present organizations with an important opportunity to reassess their data security incident plans to ensure they align with evolving information security threats and new data breach notification obligations. Read more.
Check out the latest Employment Legislation Outlook. This monthly digest is designed to keep you apprised of upcoming major state law changes in areas including paid sick and safe leave laws, family and parental leave, recreational and medicinal marijuana use, workplace gun laws, asking candidates about salary history and unpredictable scheduling.
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Chemical Industry Regulatory Update is compiled by Thompson Hine lawyers on behalf of The Adhesive and Sealant Council. It should not be construed as legal advice, and the views and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the ASC or its members.