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EPA/OPPTS | RIN: 2070-AD16 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals | |
Abstract: EPA is developing test rules under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require testing and recordkeeping requirements for certain high production volume (HPV) chemicals (i.e., chemicals which are manufactured (including imported) in the aggregate at more than 1 million pounds on an annual basis) that have not been sponsored under the voluntary HPV Challenge Program. Although varied based on specific data needs for the particular chemical, the data generally collected under these rules may include: acute toxicity, repeat dose toxicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity, mutagenicity, ecotoxicity, and environmental fate. The first rule proposed testing for 37 HPV chemicals with substantial worker exposure. When finalized on March 16, 2006, the number of chemicals included in the first final rule was reduced to 17 based on new information on annual production volumes, worker exposure, and commitments to the voluntary HPV Challenge Program. A second test rule, published in July 2008 for 19 chemicals, is expected to be finalized in late 2009. Subsequent test rules, including a third proposed rule scheduled to be published in early 2009 are expected to require similar screening level testing for additional unsponsored HPV Challenge Program chemicals. | |
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799 | |
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: SAN No. 3990; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2000/December/Day-26/t32497.htm; ; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0033 | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest. | |
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/chemtest | |
Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Paul Campanella Environmental Protection Agency Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 564-8091 Email: Campanella.Paul@epa.gov John Schaeffer Environmental Protection Agency Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 564-8173 Fax:202 564-4765 Email: schaeffer.john@epa.gov |