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EPA/OPPTS RIN: 2070-AJ21 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Clarification on TSCA Inventory Status of Activated Phosphors 
Abstract: EPA is clarifying the chemical identification of activated phosphors for purposes of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory (TSCA Inventory). When an activated phosphor chemical is electrically excited, it emits light and the chemicals are then used in applications such as televisions, identifying counterfeit bills, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Specifically, the Agency is clarifying that an activated phosphor not currently listed on the TSCA Inventory is considered a new chemical under TSCA. Prior to initiating the manufacture or import of a new chemical, TSCA section 5 requires a company to submit a premanufacture notice (PMN) to EPA. Apparently the Inventory status of activated phosphors has not been well understood by industry and several firms have initiated the manufacture of activated phosphor materials that are not listed on the TSCA Inventory without having submitted the required PMN. EPA has sought public comment through a clarification proposed in the Federal Register on draft interpretation in this area to ensure that the necessary clarity is provided. EPA intends to complete this activity with a Final notice in late 2009. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704    40 CFR 720 and 721    40 CFR 723   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice; Proposed Clarification  01/16/2008  73 FR 2854   
Reopening of Comment Period  05/02/2008  73 FR 24187   
Final Clarification  07/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 4984; EPA publication information: Notice; Proposed Clarification - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2008/January/Day-16/t681.pdf; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-0392
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/pubs/invntory.htm  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
David Schutz
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7405M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-9262
Fax:202 564-9490
Email: schutz.david@epa.gov

Greg Schweer
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7405M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-8469
Fax:202 564-9094
Email: schweer.greg@epa.gov