The Environmental Protection Agency is withdrawing significant new use rules (SNURs) (here) it set for thirty chemicals in October (see 1410240012). EPA had issued the SNURs in a direct final rule without a notice and comment period, but is withdrawing them effective Dec. 26 after several parties submitted comments against the SNURs. The agency will now issue the SNURs as proposed rules and allow for a formal comment period, it said.
The Environmental Protection Agency is reissuing a final rule on labeling of pesticide products for export (here). Under the new regulations, pesticide products and devices intended solely for export will be able to meet EPA export labeling requirements by attaching a label to the immediate product container or by providing collateral labeling that is either attached to the immediate product being exported or that accompanies the shipping container of the product being exported at all times when it is shipped or held for shipment in the United States. EPA in July retracted an identical direct final rule after receiving comments in opposition to the new regulations (see 14071019), and issued a proposed rule at the same time to gather more input. EPA made no changes from its proposed rule.
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to revoke a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) on two metal salts of complex inorganic oxyacids (here). The agency said it has received test data that shows the two chemicals are not toxic. If the SNUR is revoked, notification will no longer be required before manufacture, processing or importation of these chemicals for a significant new use. Comments are due Jan. 16.
The Environmental Protection Agency is setting a significant new use rule (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for seven ethylene glycol ethers (here). As a result of the SNUR, persons planning to manufacture, import, or process any of these seven chemicals for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule are to notify EPA at least 90 days in advance. The final rule is effective Feb. 17.
The Environmental Protection Agency recently updated its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Work Plan for Chemical Assessments, adding several new chemicals and removing others that are no longer in commerce or that are already subject to risk reduction efforts. The October update adds 18 new chemicals for risk assessment by the agency, including bisphenol A, barium carbonate, molybdenum, and several phthalates. The risk assessments will be used to inform agency decisions on whether and how to regulate these chemicals. The updated Work Plan is (here).
The Environmental Protection Agency is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 52 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) (here). As a result of the SNURs, persons planning to manufacture, import, or process any of these 52 chemicals for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule are to notify EPA at least 90 days in advance. The final rule is effective Dec. 26.
On Oct. 14 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
The Environmental Protection Agency is withdrawing significant new use rules (SNURs) it set for six chemicals in July (see 14070719 and 14070810). EPA had issued the SNURs in a direct final rule without a notice and comment period, but is withdrawing them effective Sept. 8 after it was notified that several parties intended to submit adverse comments. The agency will now issue the SNURs as proposed rules and allow for a formal comment period, it said.
The Environmental Protection Agency is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 37 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 these 37 chemicals for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule are to notify EPA at least 90 days in advance. The final rule is effective Nov. 3.
The Environmental Protection Agency is extending until Sept. 18 the deadline for comments on potential reporting requirements for chemicals used for hydraulic fracking, a method of extracting oil and gas from rock. EPA’s May 19 advance notice of proposed rulemaking said the agency is thinking about setting rules under Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(a) and 8(d) that would require manufacturers and importers of these chemicals to maintain records and submit information to EPA, including health and safety studies (see 14051618). Before it proposes any regulations, EPA is seeking comments on issues including what information should be reported; how much reporting should be voluntary; and who should have to report.