Federal Register #2026-20964

EPA proposal to extend certain trichloroethylene compliance deadlines

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to compliance requirements for trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. - Opportunity type: Proposed regulatory action, not a procurement; no goods or services are being purchased. - Government agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). No sub-agency or office is identified. - Proposed changes: Extend certain compliance deadlines for chemical processors handling TCE as a reactant or intermediate, specified industrial and commercial uses of TCE as a processing aid, and related wastewater disposal. - Additional topics: The proposal addresses the phase-down of TCE feedstock used in HFC-134a production and updates downstream notification requirements, including related safety data sheet information. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. - Products, quantities, and part numbers: None; no product line items are specified. - Services: None; no service line items are specified. - Notable requirements: The EPA is seeking public comment on the proposed changes and alternative compliance timeframes.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to extend certain compliance dates for entities regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act for trichloroethylene (TCE). The proposed extensions would move to December 31, 2027, certain deadlines for chemical processors regarding TCE processing, specified industrial and commercial uses as a processing aid, and related wastewater disposal. EPA also proposes an extension concerning refrigerant manufacturers phasing down TCE feedstock in HFC-134a production. Comments are due November 13, 2026.

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