Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 29/12/2014

EPA Promulgates Significant New Use Rules for Benzidine-Based Chemical Substances, Di-n-pentyl Phthalate, and Alkanes

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) to regulate the use of nine benzidine-based chemical substances, di-n-pentyl phthalate (DnPP), and alkanes, C12-13, chloro, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The rules require manufacturers and processors to notify EPA at least 90 days prior to commencing a significant new use, allowing the agency to evaluate potential risks and take protective action if necessary.