⚖️New EPA Rules Affecting Chemical Substance Manufacturers
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (19-5.F)
Summary
EPA is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). The SNURs require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use in the SNUR. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the use, under the conditions of use for that chemical substance, within the applicable review period. Persons may not commence manufacture or processing for the significant new use until they have submitted a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN), and EPA has conducted a review of the notice, made an appropriate determination on the notice, and has taken any risk management actions as are required as a result of that determination.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The rule establishes significant new use rules (SNURs) for certain chemical substances, requiring businesses to notify the EPA 90 days before commencing manufacture or processing. This imposes compliance and potential financial costs, including estimated submission fees of $14,500 for small businesses and $45,000 for large businesses. The rules directly impact manufacturers and importers within specific NAICS codes.