Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0360

EPA Proposes Extension of TSCA Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule Deadline

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend the reporting deadline for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by one year. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics - Chemical Information, Prioritization, and Toxics Release Inventory Division - Scope of Rule Extension: - Applies to manufacturers and importers of 16 specific chemical substances - Entities must submit copies and lists of certain unpublished health and safety studies to EPA - Extension is intended to delay compliance while EPA reconsiders the rule - EPA is seeking public comment on the proposed extension and its impact - Products/Chemicals Affected (with part numbers where available): - Acetaldehyde (75070) - Acrylonitrile (107131) - 6PPD-quinone (2754428185) - Benzenamine (71432) - Benzene (80057) - Bisphenol A (100414) - Ethylbenzene (7664393) - Hydrogen fluoride (101144) - 4,4-Methylene bis(2-chloraniline) (793248) - 6PPD (62533) - Naphthalene (91203) - Styrene (100425) - 4-tert-octylphenol (140669) - Tribromomethane/Bromoform (2451629) - Triglycidyl isocyanurate (75014) - Vinyl chloride (75252) - Unique Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the rule applies broadly to all relevant chemical manufacturers and importers - The extension provides an additional year for compliance, moving the deadline to May 21, 2027 - EPA is requesting stakeholder input regarding the proposed change - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend the reporting deadline for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) by one year to May 21, 2027. This extension aims to delay compliance during EPA's ongoing reconsideration of the rule. The EPA is seeking public comment on this proposed extension, including stakeholder considerations and concerns, with comments due by April 29, 2026. The rule affects manufacturers and importers of 16 specific chemical substances who must submit health and safety data reports.

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