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Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 5.09.2001

TSCA Section 21 Petition; Notice of Receipt

This notice announces receipt of a petition submitted by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and requests comments on the petition. The Foundation has petitioned EPA to initiate a rulemaking proceeding under section 6(a)(1)(A) of TSCA to prohibit the manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, use, and improper disposal of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), a group of naturally occurring microorganisms. The Petitioner believes that this action is necessary to "address the significant threat that these microorganisms pose to individuals with cystic fibrosis and other diseases that compromise the immune system." Under section 21 of TSCA, the Agency must respond to the petition by October 30, 2001. The Agency does not plan at this time to schedule a public hearing for this petition. However, if it is determined that a hearing is needed, the Agency will hold a public hearing in the future.

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