USA/1742/Add.2
WTO/TBT
US United States of America
  • 13 - Environment and health protection, Safety
  • 71 - Chemical technology
2022-12-27
2022-12-01

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances; Environmental protection (ICS 13.020), Production in the chemical industry (ICS 71.020), Products of the chemical industry (ICS 71.100)

TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of and soliciting comment on an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) and Updated Economic Analysis following the completion of a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) proposed rule for reporting and recordkeeping requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The EPA seeks public comment on all aspects of the IRFA and Updated Economic Analysis, including underlying data and assumptions in developing its estimates, as well as on certain items presented in the IRFA for public comment and related to the protection of Confidential Business Information.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before 27 December 2022.