EPA Sets SNURs for 28 Chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency issued a direct final rule setting new significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 28 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). 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 Nov. 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 Oct. 17.