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EPA Withdraws Proposed Restrictions on Vinylidene Esters

The Environmental Protection Agency is backtracking on significant new use rules (SNURs) it proposed for vinylidene esters. SNURs it proposed in April 2013 would have imposed notification requirements on importers, manufacturers, and importers of the chemicals (see 13041804). The proposed…

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rule came after EPA tried to unilaterally impose SNURs on vinylidene esters without prior public comment in 2012, but withdrew its interim final rule after receiving adverse comments. EPA now says its fears that the chemicals are toxic for aquatic life were misplaced, and is withdrawing its proposal.