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EPA Requests Public Comment on Draft Risk Evaluation for Ethylene Dibromide under TSCA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting public comment on its draft risk evaluation for ethylene dibromide under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory review, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - EPA requests facility-specific information, exposure monitoring data, and input on occupational and consumer use patterns related to ethylene dibromide - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The evaluation assesses risks to workers, consumers, the general population, and environmental species - EPA seeks data and information to inform its final risk evaluation and potential regulatory actions - This is a request for information, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of and seeking public comment on the draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for ethylene dibromide. The evaluation aims to determine whether ethylene dibromide presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under its conditions of use, including risks to susceptible subpopulations. The draft risk evaluation assesses human health risks to workers, consumers, and the general population, as well as environmental risks to aquatic and terrestrial species. EPA is requesting public feedback on the draft evaluation by October 19, 2026, to inform the final risk evaluation and potential regulatory actions.

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