Government Activity

The Chlorine Institute is actively engaged in the regulatory process and representing members on issues that affect the chlor-alkali industry.  The Product Stewardship Issue Team primarily covers issues related to the EPA's Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and Clean Water Act (CWA).  For other EPA issues, such as RMP and TSCA, and CI’s engagement with OSHA, DHS, and CSB visit the HESS Government Activity Page. CI is also active with transportation-related issues; visit the Transportation Government Activity Page for our latest activities.

 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) & Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA)

Many members of the Institute are Registrants involved in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of pesticide products.

Chlorine Gas Registration Review Docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0242)

Sodium & Calcium Hypochlorite Registration Review Docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0004)

Sodium Hydroxide Registration Review Docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0152)

EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)  

CI Mission Chemicals chlorine and sodium hypochlorite are the most widely used drinking water disinfectants in North America. In addition, acids and alkalines are used for important pH balance.

National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Perchlorate (EPA-HQ-OW-2018-0780)

Perchlorate Peer Review Materials / Comments to EPA (EPA-HQ-OW-2016-0438)

EPA’s Clean Water Act (CWA)

Many members of the Institute hold NPDES Permits and are subject to compliance obligations under the Clean Water Act. In addition, CI Mission Chemicals play an important role in wastewater disinfection and pH balance.

Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning & Facility Response Plans (EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0585)