Assessing and Managing Chemicals under TSCA

EPA Identifies 40 Chemicals to Prioritize for Risk Evaluation
March 20, 2019 - EPA is initiating the process to designate chemicals as "high priority" or "low priority" for upcoming risk evaluations. The dockets for the chemicals undergoing prioritization will close on June 19, 2019.
- Read the press release.
- Learn more.
EPA Finalizes Rule to Protect Consumers from Methylene Chloride in Paint Removers
The Agency issued a final rule prohibiting methylene chloride in paint removers for consumer use and is seeking public input on a training, certification and limited access program to protect workers.
- Read the press release.
- Learn more.
EPA Releases First Draft Chemical Risk Evaluation under Amended TSCA
On November 14, 2018 EPA completed another major milestone by releasing the draft risk evaluation for Pigment Violet 29 (PV29), one of the first 10 chemicals undergoing risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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EPA Finalizes Fees Rule
The rule will collect fees from certain chemical manufacturers, including importers, to provide funding to a portion of TSCA implementation costs.
- Read the final fees rule Federal Register notice.
- Learn more about TSCA administration fees.

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