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EPA/OCSPP RIN: 2070-AJ66 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: High Production Volume Chemicals; 4th Group of Chemicals; Test Rule and Significant New Use Rule 
Abstract: EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4(a)(1)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of TSCA for the fourth group of high production volume (HPV) chemicals identified under the HPV Program (see RIN 2070-AD16). Of the 45 chemicals in the fourth group of HPV chemicals, currently the test rule is expected to apply to 23 chemicals. The SNUR is expected to include the other 22 chemicals. HPV chemicals are manufactured (including imported) in the aggregate at more than 1 million pounds on an annual basis. For the chemical substances to which it applies, the SNUR would require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process the chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. This required notice would provide EPA the opportunity to evaluate intended significant new uses and associated activities before they occur and, if appropriate, to prohibit or limit those uses or activities. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/2011    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5419
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/  
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Paul Campanella
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
7405M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-8091
Email: Campanella.Paul@epa.gov

Amy Breedlove
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
7405M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-9823
Fax:202 564-4775
Email: breedlove.amy@epa.gov