The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting comments through Aug. 7 on a proposed rule that would require persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process any of the following three specified chemical substances for an activity designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify the EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity.
- isocyanate terminated polyurethane resin (generic)
- n-alkyl propanamide (generic)
- n-alkyl acetamide (generic)
Under this rule imports, manufacturing, and processing for a significant new use could not be commenced until the EPA has conducted a review of the advance notice, made an appropriate determination, and taken such actions as are required with that determination.
Importers would have to certify that shipments of these substances comply with all applicable rules and orders under the Toxic Substances Control Act, including any SNUR requirements. In addition, any persons who export or intend to export any of these substances on or after Aug. 7 would be subject to the export notification provisions of 15 USC 2611(b) and have to comply with the export notification requirements in 40 CFR part 707, subpart D.
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