EPA evaluates risk on 1st new chemicals under reformed TSCA

摘要

This story was updated at 2:24 p.m. EDT. U.S. EPA on Friday took its first formal chemical regulatory action since reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act were signed into law last month. The agency published premanufacture notices (PMNs) for four new chemicals -- three lubricants and one finishing agent -- drawing the conclusion that all are "not likely to present an unreasonable risk" to human health or to the environment. If any had presented an unreasonable risk, that finding would have triggered a risk evaluation process that could have lasted years, during which time prohibitions or restrictions would be imposed on the chemical.