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    Learn about EPA's recent actions on pollution prevention and toxic chemicals.

Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, EPA evaluates potential risks from new and existing chemicals and acts to address any unreasonable risks chemicals may have on human health and the environment. Use this site to get information on how recent EPA actions, view our major milestones in implementing amended TSCA, and find other TSCA-related resources.

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  • 4/30/25: EPA Requests Public Comments on Candidates Being Considered as Peer Reviewers for Phthalates DBP, DEHP, and DCHP
  • 4/25/25: EPA Releases New Resources for Companies Submitting New Chemical Notices
  • 3/24/25: Update on the Status of TSCA Risk Management Rule for TCE
  • 3/10/25: EPA Announces Path Forward on Chemical Reviews to Protect Public Health, Increase Efficiency and Follow the Law

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