ACI Responds to EPA Letter on Confidentiality Claims

July 6, 2010 -  ACI responses to a June 2010 EPA letter requesting that companies limit the number of confidential business information (CBI) claims made under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

ACI supports EPA’s efforts to bring further discipline to CBI claims made under TSCA, but says it is essential that transparency demands be balanced with the need to protect valuable proprietary information that would be of great interest to foreign and domestic competitors.

"The protection of legitimate CBI claims allows companies to realize the fruits of their investments in innovations in areas such as green chemistry and sustainability (e.g. reduction of energy and water use, reduced packaging and lower greenhouse gas emissions), which are aligned with the overall EPA mission." 

ACI's complete comments are available by clicking here.