Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-08012
EPA Proposes New Use Rules for Cobalt Lithium Manganese Nickel Oxide Chemicals in Batteries
Buyer
Environmental Protection Agency
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
2026-08012
NAICS
541690
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances used in battery manufacturing. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics - Products/Chemical Substances Covered: - Cobalt lithium manganese nickel oxide, metals-doped (generic) - Part numbers: P2573, P25152 - Metal cobalt lithium manganese nickel oxide, metals-doped (generic) - Part numbers: P25137, P25151 - Key Requirements: - Any manufacturer or processor intending to use these substances for a significant new use must notify EPA at least 90 days in advance - Notification is required for uses not conforming to protective measures in existing TSCA orders - Protective measures include dust controls, labeling, respiratory protection, and disposal restrictions - Compliance with workplace safety and environmental release limits is mandatory - Rules apply to all manufacturers and processors; no specific OEMs or vendors are named - Notable Details: - The SNURs are open for public comment and designate a cutoff date for ongoing uses, after which new uses require EPA approval - The EPA is the sole government agency involved - Place of Performance/Delivery: - EPA Headquarters, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to EPA Orders. These SNURs require notification to EPA at least 90 days before commencing manufacture or processing of these substances for any significant new use. The rule aims to ensure EPA evaluates the conditions of new uses and takes appropriate regulatory actions before such activities begin. Comments on the proposed rule are due by May 26, 2026.