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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new rules for the use of certain chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These rules, known as Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), require entities to notify EPA at least 90 days before starting activities considered significant new uses of these chemicals. The EPA will then assess these uses for potential risks. The proposed rules aim to ensure new chemical substances are safely manufactured and processed, protecting human health and the environment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances identified in premanufacture notices (PMNs). These rules, known as Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), require companies to notify the EPA 90 days before beginning to manufacture or process these chemicals in ways considered a "significant new use," giving the EPA time to evaluate potential risks. The rules include specific requirements for workplace safety, such as ventilation and protective equipment, as well as guidelines for hazard communication. This regulation aims to prevent risks to human health and the environment before these new uses of chemicals are fully developed or used commercially.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewed a petition requesting testing of 54 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) produced by Chemours Company in North Carolina. The petition, submitted by several health and environmental groups, also asked for a National Academy of Sciences panel to oversee the testing. After considering the information, EPA denied the request, stating that the petition didn't provide enough specific facts to warrant a new rule or order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA highlighted ongoing actions and research addressing PFAS risks and noted that some existing projects may already cover the requested testing.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a final risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for formaldehyde, finding that it poses an unreasonable risk to human health. This risk includes both non-cancer effects from short-term skin and inhalation exposure and cancer risks from long-term inhalation exposure. The EPA is required to initiate risk management actions to address these risks. The decision was made based on comprehensive scientific studies and evaluations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a request from several companies, including International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) and DRT America, Inc. (DRT), to conduct a risk evaluation of a chemical known as OTNE under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This evaluation aims to determine if OTNE poses an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. The EPA invites feedback on the potential conditions of OTNE's use and any other relevant information that may assist in its evaluation. Comments must be submitted by April 5, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers to submit unpublished health and safety studies on 16 specific chemicals. This rule, effective January 13, 2025, aims to collect important data to help the EPA understand potential risks associated with these chemicals and manage them appropriately under TSCA guidelines, especially for prioritization and risk evaluation purposes. The rule includes details on which studies need to be reported, exemptions, and how to submit the information; it is intended to address market failures by ensuring the EPA can make informed decisions based on actual data rather than assumptions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the deadline for public comments related to the potential risks of certain chemicals, specifically N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) and its transformation product, 6PPD-quinone. Originally, comments were due by January 21, 2025, but the deadline has been moved to March 24, 2025, to give stakeholders more time to provide valuable input. The extension comes in response to requests for more time to prepare comments about regulatory options and potential alternatives under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Anyone interested can submit their comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks posed by trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The rule includes prohibitions on the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of TCE across various industrial and commercial applications, with certain phase-outs and exemptions focusing on critical uses such as in lead-acid battery separators and essential aerospace operations. All consumer uses of TCE are prohibited, and strict workplace controls are mandated for remaining uses until prohibition is fully implemented. These measures aim to eliminate the unreasonable health risks associated with TCE exposure, while providing time for affected industries to transition to safer alternatives.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final risk evaluation for diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA has found that DIDP presents an unreasonable risk to human health, particularly to female workers of reproductive age, due to non-cancer effects like reduced offspring survival linked to inhalation exposure. The EPA will propose regulatory actions to manage these risks, focusing on preventing high exposure levels in certain work scenarios. This review and the ensuing actions are guided by TSCA's requirement to use the best available science to ensure chemical safety.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated five chemicals as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This designation means these chemicals may pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment, prompting further investigation and evaluation. The five chemicals identified are acetaldehyde, acrylonitrile, benzenamine, vinyl chloride, and 4,4′-methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MBOCA). EPA's decision follows a public consultation process, during which it received thousands of comments and additional information from the public and various organizations.