EPA Sets SNURs for 29 Chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing two direct final rules setting new significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 29 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). One notice sets SNURs for 19 chemicals, and the other for 10. 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 rules take effect Oct. 26. EPA also issued two respective proposed rules on the new SNURs that it will consider if any adverse comments on the direct final rule are received by Sept. 26.