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RIN: 2070-AC61

Publication ID: Fall 1995

Title: TSCA Chemical Use Inventory Project
Abstract: This action would require chemical manufacturers to report to EPA the industrial and consumer end uses of chemicals they produce. Currently, EPA requires chemical manufacturers to report the names of the chemicals they produce, as well as the locations of manufacturing facilities and the quantities produced. About 4,000 facilities reported data on about 8,000 unique chemicals during the last reporting cycle under the TSCA Inventory Update Rule (IUR). Data obtained would be used by EPA and others to: Better understand the potential for chemical exposures and then screen the chemicals now in commerce and identify those of highest concern; Establish priorities and goals for their chemical assessment, risk management and prevention programs and monitor their progress; Encourage pollution prevention by identifying potentially safer substitute chemicals for uses of potential concern; and Enhance the effectiveness of chemical risk communication efforts. EPA has held meetings with representatives of the chemical industry, environmental groups, environmental justice leaders, labor groups, State governments and other Federal agencies to insure public involvement in the (cont.) of the Chemical Use Inventory project.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 710
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a)

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	03/00/1996

Additional Information: SAN No. 3301. ^Pof the Chemical Use Inventory project. EPA plans to hold additional meetings with stakeholders to further discuss technical issues associated with the development of a chemical use inventory. ^PRFA: Y
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
Agency Contact: Ward Penberthy Environmental Protection Agency Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances 7405M, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 564-8171 Fax:202 564-4765 Email: penberthy.ward@.epa.gov