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  • 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.

  • 2021-01229 — C.I. Pigment Violet 29; Final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Evaluation; Notice of Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6322
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a final risk evaluation for the chemical C.I. Pigment Violet 29, used in various products like paints and inks. This evaluation checks if the chemical poses any unreasonable risks to health or the environment under certain conditions of use. The EPA found some uses of the chemical do pose unreasonable risks, and they plan to address these through management measures. Information and related documents are available on the EPA's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has checked if a chemical named C.I. Pigment Violet 29, found in things like paints, is harmful to people or nature. They found that some uses are not safe, so they plan to fix those.

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