Federal Register #2026-07172

EPA Seeks Peer Review and Public Input on Chemical Risk Evaluations and Hazard Assessments

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking scientific peer review and public comments on draft risk evaluations and hazard assessments for several chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention - Science Advisory Committee Branch - Chemicals under review: - 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran (HHCB, also known as Galaxolide) - Phthalic anhydride - o-dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) - p-dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) - Services Requested: - Peer review of draft risk evaluations for HHCB and phthalic anhydride - Peer review of draft hazard assessments for o-DCB and p-DCB - Review of technical support documents, risk characterization, hazard and exposure assessments - Evaluation of novel scientific approaches, including new approach methods (NAMs), transcriptomic studies, and computational models - Unique Requirements: - Public and expert participation is encouraged, especially from those in chemical manufacturing, processing, distribution, disposal, and toxicology - Meetings and reviews will be conducted virtually - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as the procurement is for scientific review services and public input, not products

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing two virtual public meetings of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) to peer review draft risk evaluations for HHCB and phthalic anhydride, and draft hazard assessments for o-DCB and p-DCB. The preparatory meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026, and the peer review meeting will be held June 8-12, 2026. EPA is soliciting public comments on the draft documents and charge questions, which are prepared under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The peer review will focus on critical inputs and novel approaches, including the use of new approach methods (NAMs) and transcriptomic studies.

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