🛢️EPA Denies TSCA Petition on Hydrogen Fluoride Use in Refineries
Hydrogen Fluoride; TSCA Section 21 Petition for Rulemaking Under TSCA Section 6; Reasons for Agency Response; Denial of Requested Rulemaking
Summary
This action announces the availability of the EPA's response to a petition received on February 11, 2025, from the Clean Air Council, Communities for a Better Environment, and Natural Resources Defense Council (petitioners). The petition requests that EPA establish a TSCA rule prohibiting the use of hydrogen fluoride (HF) in domestic oil refining to eliminate unreasonable risks to public health and the environment. After careful consideration, EPA has denied the TSCA petition for the reasons set forth in this notice.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The regulation directly addresses the prohibition of hydrogen fluoride (HF) in domestic oil refining, impacting manufacturers and refiners who use this chemical. The denial of the petition could lead to ongoing compliance with existing regulations and potential future liabilities relating to public health and safety.