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EPA/OCSPP | RIN: 2070-AK59 | Publication ID: Spring 2021 |
Title: 2,4,6-Tris(tert-butyl)phenol (TTBP); Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h) | |
Abstract:
Section 6(h) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) directs EPA to issue regulations under section 6(a) for certain persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemical substances that were identified in the 2014 update of the TSCA Work Plan. EPA selected among the available prohibitions and other restrictions in TSCA section 6(a), in order to address risks of injury to health or the environment that the Administrator determines are presented by the chemical substances and reduce exposure to the chemical substances to the extent practicable. EPA took final action on all of the chemicals that were addressed in the proposed rule that published on July 29, 2019 (i.e., the following persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals identified pursuant to TSCA section 6(h): decabromodiphenyl ether; phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1), also known as tris(4-isopropylphenyl) phosphate; 2,4,6-tris(tert-butyl)phenol; pentachlorothiophenol; and hexachlorobutadiene). Although addressed in a single proposed rule, EPA issued separate final rules. As such, the original Regulatory Agenda entry (RIN 2070-AK34) was split into five separate Regulatory Agenda entries. This particular entry is for 2,4,6-tris(tert-butyl)phenol (TTBP). 2,4,6-TTBP is an antioxidant that can be used as a fuel or lubricant additive, as an intermediate in the manufacture of other compounds, and as a waste fuel. The final rule prohibits the distribution in commerce of 2,4,6-TTBP and products containing 2,4,6-TTBP at concentrations above 0.3% in any container with a volume of less than 35 gallons for any use, in order to effectively prevent the use of 2,4,6-TTBP as a fuel additive or fuel injector cleaner by consumers and small commercial operations (e.g., automotive repair shops, marinas). The final rule also prohibits processing and distribution in commerce of 2,4,6-TTBP, and products containing 2,4,6-TTBP at concentrations above 0.3% by weight, for use as an oil or lubricant additive, regardless of container size. EPA also requires affected persons to maintain, for three years from the date the record is generated, ordinary business records related to compliance with the restrictions, prohibitions, and other requirements. For information about the other chemical substances, see the Regulatory Agenda entries identified as RIN 2070-AK34 (decabromodiphenyl ether); RIN 2070-AK58 (tris(4-isopropylphenyl) phosphate. PIP (3:1)); RIN 2070-AK60 (pentachlorothiophenol); and RIN 2070-AK61(hexachlorobutadiene). |
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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 751 | |
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2605 "TSCA 6" |
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Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0080 | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/frank-r-lautenberg-chemical-safety-21st-century-act-0#pbt | |
Sectors Affected: 324 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 324110 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing; 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing; 424720 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals); 424910 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Related RINs: Related to 2070-AK34, Related to 2070-AK58, Related to 2070-AK60, Related to 2070-AK61 | |
Agency Contact: Peter Gimlin Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 566-0515 Fax:202 566-0473 Email: gimlin.peter@epa.gov Erik Winchester Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 564-6450 Email: winchester.erik@epa.gov |