Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Review of CBI Claims for the Identity of Chemicals in the TSCA Inventory; Extension of Review Period
Published Date: 1/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA is giving itself more time—until February 19, 2026—to finish checking secret claims about the identities of certain chemicals listed in the TSCA Inventory. This affects companies that make, import, or process chemicals who claimed their chemical identities as confidential. No new fees are mentioned, but the extra review time means everyone should stay tuned for updates.
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CBI Identity Review Extended to 2026
EPA is extending its deadline to finish reviewing Confidential Business Information (CBI) claims about the specific identities of chemicals on the TSCA Inventory until February 19, 2026. This affects companies that submitted a Notice of Activity Form A under TSCA section 8(b)(4) (for example, manufacturers, importers, or processors in NAICS 325 and 324110) and also people who seek information about those submissions.
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