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Burkholderia Cepacia Complex; Significant New Use Rule

chemical-tsca · Rule · Published 2003-06-13 · Effective 2003-08-12 · 68 FR 35315

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Document number
03-15010
Federal Register citation
68 FR 35315
CFR reference
40 CFR 725
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
chemical-tsca
Publication date
2003-06-13
Effective date
2003-08-12
EPA docket
OPPT-2002-0041

Abstract

EPA is issuing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), a group of naturally-occurring microorganisms. Bcc microorganisms, when encountered in sufficient numbers through an appropriate route of exposure by a member of a sensitive population, such as a cystic fibrosis (CF) patient, have the potential to cause a severe infection, resulting in significantly increased rates of mortality. This rule would require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process any individual member of Bcc for a significant new use to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacturing (including import) or processing of Bcc for a use designated by this SNUR as a significant new use. The required notice would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended new use and associated activities and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs.

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