EPA Proposes TSCA Significant New Use Rules for Certain Colorants
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing significant new use rules (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act for the chemical substances rutile, tin zinc, calcium-doped (CAS No. 389623--01--2) and rutile, tin zinc, sodium-doped (CAS No. 389623--07--8), which…
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were the subject of premanufacture notices and TSCA section 5(e) consent orders issued by EPA and are used as colorants for polymers and industrial coatings. The proposed SNURs on these substances, which are based on and consistent with the provisions of the underlying consent orders, would designate as a significant new use the absence of the protective measures required in the consent orders. This action would require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process either of the chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity, allowing EPA to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, prohibit or limit the activity before it occurs. Comments are due by approximately January 27, 2012.