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.
Simple Explanation
The EPA wants to check if a chemical called OTNE is safe to use and is asking people to share what they know about it. They want to hear from everyone by April 5, 2021, to make sure they make the right decision.