Federal Register #2026-22576

EPA finalizes significant new use rules for certain chemical substances

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized significant new use rules for certain chemical substances. - Government agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. - Action: The rules apply to certain chemical substances covered by premanufacture notices and EPA orders under the Toxic Substances Control Act. - Key requirement: Anyone planning a designated significant new use must notify EPA at least 90 days before manufacturing, including importing, or processing a covered substance. - Restriction: The activity may not begin until EPA completes its review, makes a determination, and takes any required actions. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory action, not a request to buy products or services. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

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The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing significant new use rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act for certain chemical substances covered by premanufacture notices and EPA orders. The rules require at least 90 days’ advance notice to EPA before manufacturing (including importing) or processing a substance for a designated significant new use. The activity may not begin until EPA reviews the notice, makes a determination, and takes any required actions. The final rule is effective January 4, 2027.

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