The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend their existing information collection mandate under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(b) for TSCA Inventory Notifications. This extension is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as the current approval is valid until January 31, 2025. The request seeks public comments by February 3, 2025. The extension aims to continue recording chemicals manufactured or processed in the U.S., and the EPA must label these substances as “active” or “inactive” in commerce. The process involves minimal changes, resulting in a reduced time burden for respondents.
Simple Explanation
The EPA wants to keep track of which chemicals are being made or used in the U.S. They have asked for more time to do this by filling out forms that sort chemicals into "active" or "inactive." They also want to hear what people think about this by February 3, 2025.