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EPA/OCSPP RIN: 2070-AJ34 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Test Rule; Nonylphenol (NP) and its Ethoxylates (NPE) 
Abstract: This rulemaking proceeding was initiated in response to a citizen's petition filed in June 2007 under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requesting that EPA require manufacturers and importers of nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) to conduct certain health and safety studies under TSCA section 4. Based on its review of the information submitted in support of the petition, additional information obtained by EPA, and public comments. EPA granted the request to initiate a proceeding to require chronic aquatic toxicity testing. In order to develop a properly tailored test requirement that would provide EPA with sufficient data to make a reasoned evaluation of the environmental effects of NPEs, EPA commenced the proceeding by issuing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on June 15, 2009 that solicits public comment on several testing issues prior to the issuance of any proposed rule. The public comment period for the ANPRM ended on September 15, 2009 and EPA is now evaluating the need to propose a TSCA section 4 Test Rule. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  06/17/2009  74 FR 28654   
NPRM  12/00/2011    
Additional Information: EPA Docket information: EPA–HQ–OPPT–2007–0490
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/chemtest  
Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
John Schaeffer
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
7405M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-8173
Fax:202 564-4765
Email: schaeffer.john@epa.gov

Karen Chu
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
7405M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-8773
Fax:202 564-4765
Email: chu.karen@epa.gov