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EPA Requests Public Comment on Draft Risk Evaluation for trans-1,2-dichloroethylene under TSCA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting public comment on its draft risk evaluation for trans-1,2-dichloroethylene under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Purpose: - Assess whether trans-1,2-dichloroethylene poses unreasonable risks to health or the environment - Scope of Evaluation: - Risks to workers, consumers, general population, aquatic and terrestrial species - Requested Input: - Occupational exposure scenarios - Facility information - Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage - Relevant studies or data sources - Procurement Details: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested - No purchase quantities or part numbers specified - Notable Requirements: - Focused on regulatory feedback, not procurement - Part of EPA's ongoing TSCA regulatory process

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 trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. The evaluation aims to determine whether the chemical presents an unreasonable risk to health or the environment under the conditions of use, including risks to potentially exposed or 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. Comments on the draft risk evaluation are due by October 26, 2026.

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