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Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates; Significant New Use Rule

chemical-tsca · Rule · Published 2007-10-09 · Effective 2007-11-08 · 72 FR 57222

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Document number
E7-19828
Federal Register citation
72 FR 57222
CFR reference
40 CFR 721
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
chemical-tsca
Publication date
2007-10-09
Effective date
2007-11-08
EPA docket
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0015

Abstract

EPA is amending a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to include certain additional perfluoroalkyl sulfonate (PFAS) chemicals. EPA is amending the PFAS SNUR at 40 CFR 721.9582 by adding a new Table 3 which includes the PFAS chemicals currently on the public TSCA Inventory that are not already covered by the SNUR. This rule requires manufacturers, including importers, to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture or import of the PFAS chemicals listed in Table 3 of the regulatory text for the significant new uses described in this document on or after November 8, 2007. EPA believes that this action is appropriate because these chemical substances may be hazardous to human health and the environment. This required notice will provide EPA the opportunity to evaluate intended significant new uses and associated activities before they occur and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit those uses or activities.

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