EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe thanked TRSA members gathered at TRSA’s recent Leadership & Legislative Conference for adhering to their voluntary schedule for phasing out nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) from detergents. Perciasepe, a veteran environmental administrator, cited the effort as a “remarkable accomplishment” and “a symbol of partnership” between the agency and private interests.
 
Speaking on March 26 in Washington, DC, Perciasepe said the EPA was pleased with TRSA’s report that 85% of members are now using NPE-free formulas and the other 15% are on schedule to make this change. He acknowledged TRSA member efforts and warned that ...