Search Results for keywords:"High-Priority Substances"

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  • 2024-29830 — High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Initiation of Risk Evaluation on High-Priority Substances; Notice of Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102900
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA, which helps keep the environment healthy, is going to check five chemicals to see if they are dangerous, like having a toy checked to make sure it's safe to play with. They're doing this because some people think these chemicals might cause problems, just like how a watchful adult makes sure everyone is safe during playtime.

  • 2024-29829 — Initiation of Prioritization Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102903
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is starting the process to prioritize five chemical substances as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These chemicals are 4-Tert-Octylphenol, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Naphthalene, and Styrene. The EPA is looking for public comments and information about these chemicals over a 90-day period, which ends on March 18, 2025. The agency is also seeking information about other chemicals considered but not selected for this round of prioritization to ensure a thorough evaluation of potential risks.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is checking if five chemicals might be risky and is asking people to share what they know about them by March 18, 2025. They're like detectives trying to find out more so they can keep everyone safe.

  • 2024-30930 — Preliminary Lists Identifying Manufacturers Subject to Fee Obligations for Five Chemical Substances Undergoing EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 107099
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for public comments on draft lists of companies responsible for fees related to evaluating the risks of five chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These substances are labeled as High-Priority due to potential health or environmental risks. Companies that make or import these chemicals must self-identify to ensure they're correctly listed for fee payments, but they can also claim exemptions or correct errors. The final list, setting out those liable for fees, will be released alongside the risk evaluation's scope documents.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to check if some chemicals are safe, and they need help from companies that make or bring in these chemicals. They are asking these companies to tell them who they are and to help pay for this checking.