Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17431
Notice of Petition to Add Acrylate Monomer Synthetic Rubber (ACM Rubber) to Superfund Tax List
Buyer
Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
2026-17431
This notice from the Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service announces a petition to add acrylate monomer synthetic rubber (ACM Rubber) to the list of taxable substances under the Superfund Tax. - Government Buyer: - Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service - Petition Details: - Petition submitted by Zeon Chemicals L.P. - ACM Rubber chemical composition: (C5H8O2)x-(C7H12O2)y-(C6H10O3)z-(C35H62O3)a; x=587.30, y=583.29, z=258.18, a=1.58 - Classification numbers: - HTSUS: 4002.99.0000 - Schedule B: 4002.99.0000 - CAS: 93410243 - Product Information: - ACM Rubber is primarily used for automotive parts such as hoses and transmission gaskets - Unique Requirements: - Notice requests public comments on the petition - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement or contract opportunity - No products or services are being procured; the notice is for stakeholder input only - OEM Highlight: - Zeon Chemicals L.P. is the petitioner and manufacturer of ACM Rubber
Description
This notice announces that a petition has been filed requesting that acrylate monomer synthetic rubber, also known as ACM Rubber, be added to the list of taxable substances under the Superfund Tax on Chemical Substances. The petition includes detailed chemical composition and production process information. The notice requests public comments on the petition and clarifies that it does not modify the list of taxable substances. Comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by October 26, 2026.