⚗️Proposed SNURs for Chemical Substances by EPA
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (24-4.5e)
Summary
EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons who intend to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or process any of these chemical substances for an activity that is proposed as a significant new use by this rulemaking to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the conditions of that use for that chemical substance. In addition, the manufacture or processing for the significant new use may not commence until EPA has conducted a review of the required notification, made an appropriate determination regarding that notification, and taken such actions as required by that determination.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed SNURs require manufacturers and processors of certain chemicals to notify the EPA 90 days before engaging in new uses, increasing regulatory compliance costs with estimated fees up to $45,000 per notification. This can significantly impact business operations and financial planning in industries relying on these substances.