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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks from carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule will establish workplace safety requirements and prohibit certain manufacturing and commercial uses of CTC where evidence shows these uses have ceased. It also introduces recordkeeping and notification responsibilities. The rule supports broader environmental goals, like those in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment, aimed at reducing substances harmful to the ozone layer.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has authorized SRC, Inc., a contractor from North Syracuse, NY, to access certain information under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of this information may be considered Confidential Business Information (CBI). SRC, Inc. will assist the EPA in evaluating various aspects of chemical substances. This access will begin no sooner than December 20, 2024, and is necessary for the contractor to perform its duties as specified in their contract. The access to this information will follow strict security protocols and is expected to continue until October 22, 2029, unless the contract is extended.

The Department of Justice has extended the public comment period for a proposed consent decree involving Home Depot by 30 days. This extension gives the public until February 22, 2021, to submit their comments. The lawsuit claims Home Depot violated the Toxic Substances Control Act by performing renovations without using EPA-certified firms. The proposed agreement requires Home Depot to pay a $20,750,000 penalty and start a compliance program.

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) is proposing new rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances previously submitted for premanufacture notices. These rules, known as Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), will require any person planning to manufacture or process these chemicals in a way that has been identified as a significant new use to notify the EPA at least 90 days before starting. This allows the EPA to assess the potential risks and decide on any necessary actions before the activity begins. Additionally, the chemicals must not be manufactured or processed for these new uses until they receive EPA approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice concerning the review of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Between September 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019, the EPA reviewed certain chemical notices and determined that the new chemical substances or significant new uses do not pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. This involves the analysis of premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs). Manufacturers or processors intending to produce these chemicals must file notices to the EPA 90 days prior to their activities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of 30 days for the public to comment on proposed updates to a rule about fees under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Originally, the comment period was set to end on February 25, 2021, but it will now close on March 27, 2021. This extension was granted to give stakeholders more time to understand how the fee changes could affect them in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. Those interested are encouraged to submit their comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

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.

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 released a notice about the receipt and status of certain chemicals for January 2021 under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This report covers Premanufacture Notices (PMNs), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs), and Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs), including any amendments and test information. It also provides updates on exemption applications, test marketing exemptions, and notices of commencement for new chemical substances under review or those whose review has been recently concluded. The information is available online and is updated weekly to inform the public and interested parties.