United States of America | Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h); Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Further Compliance Date Extension

Title of documentRegulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h); Phenol, isopropylated, phosphate (3:1); Further Compliance Date Extension (10 page(s), in English)

DescriptionProposed rule - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the regulations applicable to phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Specifically, EPA is proposing to extend the compliance date applicable to the processing and distribution in commerce of certain PIP (3:1)-containing articles, and the PIP (3:1) used to make those articles until 31 October 2024, along with the associated recordkeeping requirements for manufacturers, processors, and distributors of PIP (3:1)-containing articles. EPA is also announcing its intention to commence a new rulemaking effort on PIP (3:1) and four other persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals that have been regulated under TSCA section 6(h). EPA is anticipating issuing a proposal to this end in 2023.

Notifying member: United States of America

Notification: G/TBT/N/USA/1792

Objective tagProtection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment

Documents

• 2021-23337.pdf
• 21_6881_00_e.pdf

Agency responsibleEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) [1821]

Timing:

• Submission: 28/10/2021
• Reception: 29/10/2021
• Distribution: 01/11/2021
• Final date for comments: 27/12/2021
• Proposed date of adoption: N/A