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Search Results: keywords:"Significant New Use Notice"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8898
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10492
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the receipt of new chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including various types of notices and applications related to the manufacture and use of new chemical substances. This notice covers the period from January 1, 2025, to January 31, 2025, and invites public comments by March 26, 2025. Details on these submissions, such as the type of notice, manufacturer, uses, and chemical identity, have been made available online, although some information may be confidential. These updates aim to keep the public informed about the latest chemical reviews and decisions by the EPA.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is checking new things people want to make or use that could affect the environment, like chemicals, and they want to know what people think about it by March 26, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102895
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released information about new chemicals under review for November 2024. This report includes details about Premanufacture Notices (PMNs), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs), Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs), and Test Marketing Exemptions (TMEs). Additionally, it provides updates on the status of new chemical substances, including any comments or notices recently concluded. The public is encouraged to submit comments online by January 17, 2025, although they should avoid sharing confidential business information on the platform.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants everyone to know about new chemicals they are looking at in November 2024. They want people to say what they think, but they should not share secret information.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 567
    Reading Time:about 26 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued significant new use rules (SNURs) for certain chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These rules require companies to notify the EPA 90 days before manufacturing or processing these chemicals for any newly designated significant uses. The purpose is to allow the EPA to assess potential risks and take necessary actions before these activities start. Businesses that want to use these chemicals in a significant new way must submit a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) and wait for EPA review and approval.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has made some new rules about certain chemicals, saying that if anyone wants to use them in a new way, they have to tell the EPA 90 days before they start, so the EPA can check if it might be bad for people or the Earth.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10485
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a notice concerning new chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the period from December 1 to December 31, 2024. This notice provides public information about new chemical substances submitted to the EPA, including Premanufacture Notices (PMNs), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs), and Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs). The EPA is looking for public comments by March 26, 2025, and has shared details on how these substances are being handled on their website. The notice aims to keep the public informed about the receipt and status of these chemicals.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sharing updates about new chemicals they are looking at from December 2024, and they want people to share their thoughts on these updates by March 2025.