Science & Technology

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Regulate Lead in Shot and Bullets

This petition requests EPA to regulate bullets and shot containing lead for use in hunting and shooting sports.

Green Chemistry Challenge: 2019 Small Business Award

Green Chemistry Challenge 2019 award winner, Kalion, Inc. is commercializing the first microbial fermentation process to produce glucaric acid.

Bisphenol A (BPA) Summary

A summary of EPA's review of Bisphenol A (BPA).

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Ban Lead for Shot, Bullets, and Fishing Sinkers

This petition requests EPA to promulgate regulations to "prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of lead for shot, bullets, and fishing sinkers."

EPA Letter Denying TSCA Section 21 Petition

Letter denying TSCA Section 21 petition requesting EPA to regulate Anthropogenic Emissions Carbon Dioxide.

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Regulate Cadmium in Consumer Products, Especially Toy Metal Jewelry

This petition requests EPA to require producers, importers, and processors of cadmium and cadmium compounds to provide health and safety reporting.

EPA Response to TSCA Section 21 Petition

This document provides the reasons for EPA’s denial of a petition it received under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

TSCA Section 21 Petition to Prohibit the Use of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid (HFSA) as a Water Fluoridation Agent

This petition requested that EPA take action under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit the use of hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA) as a water fluoridation agent.

Toluene Diisocyanates (TDI) Action Plan

This Action Plan addresses the use of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and related compounds
in products that may result in consumer and general population exposures, particularly in or around buildings, including homes and schools.

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) Action Plan

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been widely used as flame retardants in a number of applications. EPA is concerned that some of the component congeners are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Lower Lead Dust Hazard Standards and Modify the Definition of Lead-based Paint in its Regulations

This petition requests EPA to lower lead dust hazard standards and modify the definition of lead-based paint in its regulations promulgated under sections 401 and 403 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

OPPT Antimony Trioxide (ATO) Risk Assessment - Draft Comments of Seven-Member Peer Review Panel

Comments on the draft risk assessment for Antimony Trioxide (ATO).

Summary of External Peer Review and Public Comments and Disposition

This document summarizes the public and external peer review comments that the EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) received for the draft work plan risk assessment for n-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP).

TSCA Section 8(e) Reporting Guide

This "reporting guide" has been compiled by EPA's Office of Toxic substances (OTS) to assist potential respondents who manufacture, import, process or distribute chemical substances in complying with Section 8(e).

Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs) and Other Chlorinated Paraffins Action Plan

A summary of EPA's review of Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs) and Other Chlorinated Paraffins.

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Establish Regulations Prohibiting the Manufacture, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce of Lead Wheel Balancing Weights.

This petition requests EPA to establish regulations prohibiting the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of lead wheel balancing weights (“wheel weights”).

CDX Registration Webinar

This webinar provides instruction on how to register in the CDX system.

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Promulgate TSCA Section 4 and 8 Rules Concerning Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Chemicals and Mixtures

This petition requests EPA to promulgate regulations under TSCA Section 4 and 8 rules requiring toxicity testing and reporting of health and safety studies on oil and gas exploration and production chemicals.

Best Practices for Mitigating Potential Harm and Community Benefits of Reclamation and Destruction of HFCs

There are many ways that potential harms may be reduced or avoided.

Best Practices and Considerations for HFC Reclamation and Destruction

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are potent greenhouse gases (GHGs) developed and manufactured as replacements for ozone-depleting substances (ODS).