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  • 2025-03531 — Vinyl Chloride; Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment; Reopening of Comment Period
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11315
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reopening the comment period for public feedback on the draft scope of the risk evaluation for vinyl chloride, a chemical under review by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This extension provides an additional 30 days for comments, with the new deadline being April 2, 2025. People are encouraged to submit their comments online and can find more detailed instructions on the EPA website. The aim is to give stakeholders more time to review the relevant materials and provide their input.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to hear from people about a chemical called vinyl chloride, and they've given everyone more time to say what they think, until April 2, 2025. They're doing this so they can make sure they understand how safe or risky it is.

  • 2024-29830 — High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Initiation of Risk Evaluation on High-Priority Substances; Notice of Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102900
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated five chemicals as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This designation means these chemicals may pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment, prompting further investigation and evaluation. The five chemicals identified are acetaldehyde, acrylonitrile, benzenamine, vinyl chloride, and 4,4′-methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MBOCA). EPA's decision follows a public consultation process, during which it received thousands of comments and additional information from the public and various organizations.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA, which helps keep the environment healthy, is going to check five chemicals to see if they are dangerous, like having a toy checked to make sure it's safe to play with. They're doing this because some people think these chemicals might cause problems, just like how a watchful adult makes sure everyone is safe during playtime.

  • 2025-00948 — Vinyl Chloride; Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4738
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the draft scope of a risk evaluation for vinyl chloride, a chemical used in making PVC. This evaluation, conducted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), aims to assess the potential dangers this chemical might pose to health or the environment. The EPA is interested in feedback about the conditions in which vinyl chloride is used, the populations that might be exposed, and the hazards involved. Public comments are accepted until March 3, 2025, and the agency plans to finalize the scope by June 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to make sure a chemical called vinyl chloride is safe for people and the Earth. They are asking everyone to share their thoughts about how it's used and if it might harm anyone.

  • 2025-03865 — Certain Existing Chemicals; Request To Submit Unpublished Health and Safety Data Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Extension of Submission Deadline
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11899
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the reporting deadlines for manufacturers of certain chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Originally set for March 13, 2025, the new deadlines are June 11, 2025, for vinyl chloride and September 9, 2025, for 15 other chemicals. This change was made to allow companies more time to comply with the reporting requirements due to unexpected difficulties and to ensure that EPA receives necessary health and safety data to evaluate and manage potential risks these chemicals may pose. The extension does not alter the existing requirements but provides additional time for better compliance and guidance from EPA.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is giving companies more time to send important health and safety information about certain chemicals so they can make sure these chemicals are safe; they set new deadlines to help businesses that were having trouble getting the information together on time.