EPA Sets SNURs for 27 Chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency is setting new significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 27 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs), in a direct final rule. As a result of the SNURs, persons planning to manufacture, import or process any of the chemicals for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule are required to notify EPA at least 90 days in advance. The final rule takes effect Oct. 16. EPA also issued a proposed rule on the new SNURs that it will consider if any adverse comments on the direct final rule are received by Sept. 17.