Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0444

EPA Requests Public Comment on Draft Risk Evaluations for o-Dichlorobenzene and p-Dichlorobenzene

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting public comment on draft risk evaluations for o-dichlorobenzene (CASRN 95-50-1) and p-dichlorobenzene (CASRN 106-46-7) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). - Government Buyer: - United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are referenced; this is a public comment opportunity, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Public input and detailed feedback on draft risk evaluations for o-dichlorobenzene and p-dichlorobenzene - Evaluations cover environmental hazard, occupational exposure, dermal absorption, and other risk factors - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Stakeholders are asked to provide feedback on exposure scenarios, process descriptions, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and risk assessment methodologies - Input is sought from industry, NGOs, and the public to inform final risk evaluations and potential risk management actions - No products or purchase quantities are requested; this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of and seeking public comment on the draft risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for o-dichlorobenzene and p-dichlorobenzene. These evaluations aim to determine whether these chemicals pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment under their conditions of use. The draft evaluations include considerations of environmental hazard, occupational exposure, dermal absorption, and other factors. EPA is inviting public comments until October 9, 2026, to inform the final risk evaluations and potential risk management actions.

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