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Twitterview: Richard Denison

Posted on July 20, 2010

RichardDenison Welcome to this (my first!) Twitterview; bear with me. Questions on #TSCA and chemicals are welcome. #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:00:57 +0000 2010
NotAGuineaPig @RichardDenison Can u tell us the latest activity on the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act 2010 that's currently on the floor of the House? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:06:19 +0000 2010

RichardDenison @notaguineapig Hearing to be held this Th on the new bill EPA American Chem Council and I are among the witnesses #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:07:48 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @notaguineapig The bill is not yet on the floor — it's in the subcomm chaired by Rep. Bobby Rush of the Energy & Commerce Cmte #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:09:24 +0000 2010
NotAGuineaPig @RichardDenison What do orgs working on toxic chemical issues think about the current bill? #NAGP #TCSA Tue Jul 27 19:09:20 +0000 2010
SaferChemicals @notaguineapig Health EJ enviro groups pleased with the bill strikes right balance bet protection and promoting innovation #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:13:52 +0000 2010
gblink101 Labtests standards applied today also must be reevaluated for productive review of chem safety. Will #TSCA can include guidance how? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:11:31 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @gblink101 Yes bill requires EPA to periodically review its test standards and update to reflect latest science #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:13:27 +0000 2010
NotAGuineaPig From EDF's Action Network: Are there any canned goods that do not use BPA as a liner? #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:11:57 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @notaguineapig That's been hardest use of BPA to replace but some cans BPA-free. Most recently id'd BPA use: ATM CC receipts #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:14:41 +0000 2010
NotAGuineaPig From EDF's Action Network: Is there a direct link between chemicals in home cleaning products and cancer? #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:49:40 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @notaguineapig Hard to link specific chems in people but lab studies show chems cause cancer; same chems found in people #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:27:16 +0000 2010
JDMoreland If #TSCA is reformed how will new/increased regulations on specific chemicals be rolled out? All at once or individually over years? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:13:15 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @JDMoreland For new chems new reqts apply immediately. For chems already on mkt data due in 5 yrs safety detn's in 15 #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:17:07 +0000 2010
Healthy_Child @RichardDenison What r the chances of getting out of committee and onto the floor? #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:14:25 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @Healthy_Child Time is getting short for this yr but we hope to get at least a markup and subcmte vote in this Congress #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:18:48 +0000 2010
changeca @RichardDenison What are some of the things to be excited about the new bill? #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:15:25 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @changeca EPA would be tasked to id PBT chems and take action to reduce exposure as much as possible no risk assessment req'd #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:21:33 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @changeca For other chems EPA must consider all exposures protect most vulnerable – kids workers residents in hot spots #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:22:56 +0000 2010
changeca @RichardDenison That's great news about the new #tsca bill with strong protections! #nagp Tue Jul 27 19:27:16 +0000 2010
Vote4Autism @RichardDenison there is evidence that ppl w/ #autism maybe esp. sensitive to chems. How will new #TSCA help? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:18:40 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @Vote4Autism When deciding chem safety EPA must consider most vulnerable and consider other conditions affecting health #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:25:51 +0000 2010
Vote4Autism @RichardDenison Thanks! #NAGP #TSCA #SaferChem Tue Jul 27 19:27:45 +0000 2010
theredfox10 @RichardDenison How can the public help to support the #TSCA reform? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:25:42 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @theredfox10 Educate yourself then your Senators and Reps; more at our Not a Guinea Pig website http://bit.ly/9yUO62 #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:29:23 +0000 2010
gblink101 EPA appear to lack funding to do even the basics as of now- how to fund largely expanded work to justify removal of hazardous chems? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 20:06:06 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @gblink101 Bill provides for user fees where companies pay fees to cover EPA costs to assess safety etc. — would suppl tax $ #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:24:50 +0000 2010
gblink101 Lot's of ppl has decreased tolerance for current everyday chem environment many can become disabled. Will it be looked at t decide? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:30:54 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @gblink101 Yes. Factors such as pre-existing conditions increased vulnerability must be accounted for in safety decisions #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:32:44 +0000 2010
NotAGuineaPig From EDF's AN: Why is it that the US doesn't ban chems toxins & harmful practices that R banned in most other developed countries? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:31:58 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @notaguineapig US has fallen behind. EuropeCanadaJapan even China have reformed their laws in the last decade we're overdue #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:37:48 +0000 2010
Vote4Autism @RichardDenison Autism rates now 1 in 110. Are there other conditions with large increases that could/do relate to chems? #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:33:49 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @Vote4Autism Yes chem links exist to other rising diseases-childhood cancers fertility problems asthma some birth defects #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:36:34 +0000 2010
changeca @RichardDenison #BPA in receipts all over twitter today. Would new #TSCA bill address that? #nagp Tue Jul 27 19:32:09 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @changeca Yes BPA in food cans reg'd by FDA use in receipts is TSCA use. Bill reqs EPA to look at all uses to decide safety #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:34:38 +0000 2010
gblink101 Is it feasible to expect over 60k plus many new chems individually tested within a reasonable timeframe? Will be grouping or else? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:37:29 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @gblink101 Many possible methods to get data are being developed: incl categories high thruput methods; new science can help #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:42:26 +0000 2010
BanAsbestos What do you think are the biggest obstacles to push this through? And any others we'll face moving fwd if/once this is passed? #TSCA #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:36:30 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @BanAsbestos In this Congress too little time left in leg calendar in House and gridlock in Senate #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:39:35 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @BanAsbestos Even once we have good new law real work begins: making sure implementation of law into regs is protective #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:40:33 +0000 2010
Vote4Autism What are your questions for @RichardDenison about TSCA Reform? #NAGP #TSCA #SaferChem Ask now! Tue Jul 27 19:42:48 +0000 2010
Healthy_Child @notaguineapig: From EDF's AN: Is there a way to know which skin care and cosmetics products we use are safe? #NAGP #tsca nagp Tue Jul 27 19:37:13 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @Healthy_Child These products regulated by FDA not TSCA but another new bill – Safe Cosmetics Act — would address these #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:44:09 +0000 2010
Vote4Autism @RichardDenison What about chems in both cosmetics and other things? #NAGP #TSCA #SaferChem Tue Jul 27 19:45:13 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @Vote4Autism Where there are dual uses and one is TSCA EPA must assess safety of both in aggregate request other agency act #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:48:04 +0000 2010
NotAGuineaPig Checkout @SaferCosmetics and @safercosmetics.org for more information on personal care products. #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:49:40 +0000 2010
gblink101 How to resolve the corporate hide and seek around safety behind the label of "proprietary"? Removal of this protection will be fought. #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:46:21 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @gblink101 Bill would require chems that are subject of health data to be id'd so public knows what chems cause what effects #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:49:59 +0000 2010
changeca One reason we need #tsca reform–cadmium shouldn't be in kids jewelry: http://bit.ly/b6NBgP #nagp Tue Jul 27 19:48:40 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @changeca Yes: Lead was first in kids jewelry Congress banned then cadmium showed up-dangerous game of whack-a-mole #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:51:16 +0000 2010
Vote4Autism @RichardDenison Which chems are currently the hardest to avoid? #TSCA #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:51:57 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @Vote4Autism Persistent bioaccumulative chemicals because they stick around longer and raise chance of exposure #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:56:40 +0000 2010
NotAGuineaPig From EDF's AN: Can you test without using lab animals? #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:52:10 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @notaguineapig Some effects can be tested for w/out animals others currently cannot; we need to advance science in this area #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:54:23 +0000 2010
NotAGuineaPig From EDF's AN: Should we be concerned about #nano particles having the same affects as toxic chemicals? #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:54:05 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @notaguineapig Yes — nanoparticles can have diff. biol activity AND greater exposure because of small size or other props #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:59:39 +0000 2010
gblink101 In your opinion will bill shift from view 'innocent til proven guilty" to precaution until chem judged safe by reliable standards? #NAGP Tue Jul 27 19:55:56 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @gblink101 Yes shift in burden from govt to prove harm to industry to prove safe critical–that's how we handle drugs #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 19:57:51 +0000 2010
thesmartmama @RichardDenison practically how do handle determining safety of the 65000 chemicals deemed safe when TSCA first implemented? #tsca #nagp Tue Jul 27 19:59:42 +0000 2010
RichardDenison @thesmartmama It'll take time bill would dig ourselves out of that hole over a 15 year period starting with worst chems first #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 20:01:39 +0000 2010
Vote4Autism @RichardDenison Thanks for your insights! Very cool twitterview #NAGP #SaferChem #Autism #TSCA Tue Jul 27 20:02:31 +0000 2010
RichardDenison Thanks for being here. Look for more on our Not A Guinea Pig website http://bit.ly/9yUO62 and stay tuned to @NotaGuineaPig #NAGP #TSCA Tue Jul 27 20:03:48 +0000 2010

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