Chemical Data Reporting; Guidance for Preparing and Submitting a Petition; Notice of Availability

Issuing agencies

Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of and soliciting public comment on guidance on the processes applicable to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) regulations: Petitions for full exemption of byproduct substances that are recycled or otherwise used within site-limited, physically enclosed systems and Petitions for partial exemption of chemicals for which the CDR processing and use information has been determined to be of "low current interest" by the Agency. This guidance is designed to elucidate the process and requirements of CDR-specific petitions and is consistent with both existing regulations and guidance. The CDR regulations require manufacturers (including importers) of certain chemical substances included on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory (TSCA Inventory) to report data on the manufacturing, processing, and use of the chemical substances.