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Announcements
February 7, 2012 -- A federal enforcement action requires Dover Chemical to pay $1.4 million and to cease manufacturing certain PBT chemicals, known as short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs), and to submit pre-manufacture notices to EPA for various medium- and long-chain chlorinated paraffins, which also are persistent and bioaccumulative. SCCPs are used in metalworking operations, as plasticizers and flame retardants in plastics, and as an additive in paints. Read more and read the press release.
November 28, 2011 -- EPA reported its progress reviewing and declassifying the identities of chemicals claimed as confidential under TSCA. This two-year effort is part of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson's commitment to increase public access to chemical information. The declassified and newly available information can be found under a new "declassified tab" using the Chemical Data Access Tool. Read more about transparency. Read the press release.
Highlights
Submit your CDR Form U! The CDR submissions period is from February 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012. Learn more.
EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use. The Agency uses statutory authorities including the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Pollution Prevention Act as well as voluntary activities in its implementation of these programs. This site provides information on EPA’s programs for existing chemicals. More about "existing chemicals."
On September 29, 2009, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced the release of a set of Essential Principles for Reform of Chemicals Management Legislation. These principles are provided to help inform efforts underway in Congress to reauthorize and significantly strengthen the effectiveness of TSCA.
In parallel with that announcement, EPA initiated a comprehensive approach to enhance the Agency’s current chemicals management program within the limits of existing authorities. As a key part of the program, EPA has been developing action plans outlining the risks that specific chemicals may present and identifying the specific steps the Agency is taking to address those concerns. Read more about the action plans.
