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EPA/OPPTS | RIN: 2070-AB61 | Publication ID: Fall 1997 |
Title: Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microbial Products (Biotechnology) Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) | |
Abstract: EPA is promulgated a regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the oversight of certain microbial products of biotechnology. The rule was issued under the authority of section 5 of TSCA, which generally requires that new chemical substances must be reviewed by EPA before they are introduced into commerce. The rule contains mechanisms for exemption as well as actual exemptions, guidance on how the TSCA Inventory will be used, and EPA's approach to Research and Development with biotechnology microorganisms. | |
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 700 40 CFR 720 40 CFR 721 40 CFR 725 | |
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 Toxic Substances Control Act sec 5 |
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Additional Information: SAN No. 2326. ^PRFA: Y | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
Agency Contact: David Giamporcaro Environmental Protection Agency Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances 7408M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 564-8107 Email: Giamporcaro.David@epa.gov |