Federal Register #2026-15193

EPA Notice: Status of New Chemical Submissions under TSCA (April-May 2026)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a notice regarding the receipt and status of new chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for April and May 2026. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Duksan Electera America, Inc. - Momentive Performance Materials - Mojia, Inc. - Inkbit - Eastman Chemical Company - Clariant Corporation - Evonik Corporation - Products and Substances Referenced: - Battery electrolytes - Genetically engineered yeast - Fatty acids and amines - Perfluorosulfonic acid polymers - Cobalt and nickel compounds - Silanes and monomers - Flame retardant additives - Pigment dispersants - Cathode active materials for batteries - Notable Requirements and Details: - Submissions include Premanufacture Notices (PMNs), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs), Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs), amendments, test information, biotechnology exemption applications, test marketing exemption applications, and notices of commencement of manufacture (NOC) - Status reports are provided for submissions that have passed initial screening and are complete - Some chemical names and manufacturers are withheld as Confidential Business Information (CBI) - Test information received includes hydrolysis studies and other chemical testing data - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers are provided, as this is a regulatory status notice rather than a procurement of finished goods

Description

This document announces the Environmental Protection Agency's receipt of new chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the period from May 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026. It includes information about Premanufacture Notices (PMNs), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs), Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs), amendments to previously submitted notices, test information, biotechnology exemption applications, test marketing exemption applications, and notices of commencement of manufacture (NOC) for new chemical substances. The document provides status reports on these submissions that have passed initial screening and were determined to be complete. Comments on this notice must be received by August 27, 2026.

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