Search Results for keywords:"Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act"

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  • 2021-02728 — Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for December 2020
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8898
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), announced the publication of information regarding new chemical submissions in the Federal Register. Between December 1 and December 31, 2020, the EPA received various notices including Premanufacture notices (PMNs), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs), and Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs). The EPA also provided test marketing exemptions and notices of commencement for new chemical substances. They encourage the public to submit comments by March 12, 2021, and offer guidelines for submitting information, including confidential business details.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is like a big safety officer that makes sure new chemicals are safe to use. In December 2020, they announced some new chemicals they are checking, and they want people to share their thoughts about these chemicals by March 12, 2021.

  • 2024-27859 — Record of Decision for the Long-Term Management and Storage of Elemental Mercury and Designation of a Long-Term Management and Storage Facility
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95189
    Reading Time:about 42 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to designate Waste Control Specialists (WCS) in Andrews County, Texas, as the long-term management and storage facility for elemental mercury in the United States. This decision, part of the Mercury Export Ban Act of 2008 and its updates, aims to safely store up to 7,000 metric tons of mercury. Using an existing, permitted facility like WCS is seen as the most efficient solution to meet statutory responsibilities, avoid construction delays, and minimize costs. The designation allows DOE access and oversight, ensuring compliance with environmental and health safety standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Energy has picked a special place in Texas to safely keep a lot of mercury, which is a shiny, liquid metal that could be harmful if not stored correctly. They decided using this spot is faster and cheaper than building a new one.

  • 2024-28870 — Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102773
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to improve the review process for new chemicals. These changes match the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act updates from 2016, aiming to make the process more efficient and clear. Significant adjustments include requiring more detailed information from those submitting new chemical notices, extending requirements for exceptions known as "low volume" and "low release and exposure" to certain chemicals, and ensuring all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) go through a full review. The modifications seek to enhance EPA's ability to assess and manage chemical risks to health and the environment.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is updating some rules to make sure new chemicals are checked properly for safety. They want to be sure that certain harmful stuff, like PFAS, can't skip the safety check.