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.