Laws & Regulations

Federal Register Notice Announcing the Availability of the Problem Formulation Documents and Application of Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations

Documents announcing the availability of the problem formulation documents and EPA’s application of systematic review in risk evaluations.

Biennial Environmental Compliance Report (2010-2012)

This Biennial Environmental Compliance Report (BECR) documents United States (U.S.) Department of Energy (DOE) compliance with environmental regulations applicable to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) facility.

DOE's Notification of Planned Change to the EPA 40 CFR Part 194 Certification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant: Remote-Handled Transuranic Waste Characterization Plan

The U.S. Department of Energy's Carlsbad Field Office (DOE/CBFO) provided the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this Notification of Planned Change to accept remote-handled (RH) transuranic (TRU) waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Evaluation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Public Outreach Program during the Certification Process at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico

The EPA Office of Radiation and Indoor Air (ORIA) contracted with Phoenix Environmental and EnviroIssues to evaluate the effectiveness of its public outreach program during its certification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, NM.

DOE's Remote-Handled TRU Waste Characterization Program: Implementation Plan

Remote-handled (RH) transuranic (TRU) waste characterization, which involves obtaining chemical, radiological, and physical data, is a primary component of ensuring compliance of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) with regulatory requirements.

Enclosure (from letter from EPA to DOE sent 3/26/04) - Technical and Regulatory Support Document: EPA's Remote Handled Waste Characterization Determination

Based on the requirements presented in 40 CFR 194.24(c )(2) to (4) and 194.22(a)(1) and using experience gained as part of the CH waste characterization program, EPA examined the DOE's RH Waste Characterization Proposal as presented in the WCPIP.

Subpart W Rulemaking Activity: 2011 Non-Privileged Records

Non-privileged records related to Subpart W rulemaking in 2011.

E-Submission for Terrestrial and Aquatic Plant Studies

Guidance information about electronic submissions for terrestrial and aquatic plant studies.

Guidance for Use of Food-Grade Shell-Egg Sanitizers

Formulations must be cleared under 21 CFR 178.1010 as sanitizing solutions for food contact surfaces or have a tolerance or exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR Part 180 that covers use as a sanitizing solution for food contact surfaces.

Inert Reassessment Document for Adenosine - CAS No. 58-61-7

Adenosine is classified as a 4B inert ingredient. Based on the reasonable certainty of no harm safety finding and the existing 40 CFR 180.920 use limiation, the List 4B classification for adenosine is affirmed.

Public Meeting - Risk Evaluation Scoping Efforts under TSCA for 10 Chemical Substances

Meeting agenda for the February 14, 2017 Public Meeting - Risk Evaluation Scoping Efforts under TSCA for 10 Chemical Substances.

CFR Section 799.2500 Testing Guidelines for Mesityl Oxide

This document outlines testing guidelines for Mesityl Oxide.

Section 799.2175 C9 Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fraction

This document outlines the specific TSCA Section 4 final test rule requirements for C9 Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fraction.

Federal Register Notice - Trichloroethylene (TCE): Regulation of Certain Uses under Toxic Substances Control Act; Extension of Comment Periods

FR notice extending the comment periods for 2 proposed rules for TCE