| Title: Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals |
| Abstract: EPA is issuing test rules under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require testing and recordkeeping requirements for certain high production volume (HPV) chemicals (i.e., chemicals that are manufactured (including imported) in the aggregate at more than 1 million pounds on an annual basis) that have not been sponsored under the voluntary HPV Challenge Program. Although varied based on specific data needs for the particular chemical, the data generally collected under these rules may include: Acute toxicity, repeat dose toxicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity, mutagenicity, ecotoxicity, and environmental fate. The first rule proposed testing for 37 HPV chemicals with substantial worker exposure. When finalized on March 16, 2006, the number of chemicals included in the first final rule was reduced to 17 based on new information on annual production volumes, worker exposure, and commitments to the voluntary HPV Challenge Program. Subsequent test rules, including a proposed rule scheduled to be published in spring of 2008 are expected to require similar screening level testing for additional unsponsored HPV Challenge Program chemicals. |
| Priority: Other Significant | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule |
| Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
| CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
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| Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 |
| Legal Deadline: None |
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Action
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Date
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FR Cite
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| | NPRM
| | 12/26/2000
| | 65 FR 81658
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| | Final Action
| | 03/16/2006
| | 71 FR 13709
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| | Direct Final Action; Revocation; Coke-Oven Light Oil (Coal)
| | 12/08/2006
| | 71 FR 71058
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| | NPRM 2
| | 05/00/2008
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| Additional Information: SAN No. 3990; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2000/December/Day-26/t32497.htm; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0033 |
| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal |
| Small Entities Affected: Business | Federalism: No |
| Energy Affected: No |
| RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/opptintr/chemtest |
| Sectors Affected: 325; 32411 |
Agency Contact: Paul Campanella Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
7405M
Washington
,
DC
20460
Phone:
202 564-8091
FAX:
202 564-4765
E-Mail:
campanella.paul@epa.gov
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Agency Contact: John Schaeffer Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
7405M
Washington
,
DC
20460
Phone:
202 564-8173
FAX:
202 564-4765
E-Mail:
Schaeffer.John@epamail.epa.gov
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