Government Eyes Tax on Weird Chemical: Linear Nonyl Phthalate
Published Date: 5/13/2025
Notice
Summary
A petition wants to add linear nonyl phthalate to the list of chemicals that get a Superfund tax. If approved, companies dealing with this chemical might pay new taxes to help clean up pollution. The government is asking for your thoughts before making any decisions, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Potential Superfund Tax on Linear Nonyl Phthalate
A petition has been filed asking that linear nonyl phthalate be added to the list of chemicals subject to the Superfund tax. If that addition is approved, companies that deal with this chemical might have to pay a new Superfund tax to help fund pollution cleanup. This notice asks for public comments but is not a final decision to add the chemical to the taxable list.
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