EPA Proposes TSCA Chemical Review Prioritization Procedures

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing regulations (here) establishing the criteria and procedures for identifying chemicals as high- or low-priority for risk evaluations required by the recent Toxic Substances Control Act reform legislation. The proposed prioritization procedures are “the initial step in a new process of existing chemical substance review and risk management activity established under recent amendments to TSCA” under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, signed into law in June (see 1606220023). “This proposed rule does not propose to establish any requirements on persons or entities outside of the Agency,” EPA said. “This action may, however, be of interest to entities that are or may manufacture or import a chemical substance regulated under TSCA.” Comments are due March 20.