1. United States
2. Tenn.
3. Letter

The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recently finalized rule to ban trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a critical step in protecting public health and the environment. TCE is a potent toxic chemical linked to serious health hazards like cancer, developmental issues, and neurological effects. For too long, communities across the nation have faced unacceptable risks from exposure to this toxic substance. A nationwide ban is necessary to safeguard vulnerable populations and prevent further harm. The EPA conducted extensive scientific reviews and engaged with stakeholders before determining that banning TCE is both warranted and critical to addressing the unreasonable risks it poses. This rule aligns with EPA's mission of ensuring our air, water, and land are protected for current and future generations. Overturning this commonsense regulation would undermine years of rigorous study and disregard overwhelming scientific evidence on TCE's dangers. I urge you to uphold the EPA's lawful authority under TSCA to regulate chemicals that present serious risks. Allowing this misguided resolution to move forward would leave communities needlessly exposed to a hazardous substance and set an irresponsible precedent that threatens public health protections. Prioritize science and the well-being of your constituents over special interests by rejecting this attempt to overturn the EPA's vital TCE ban.