EPA Seeks Renewal for Tracking TSCA Trade Secret Access
Published Date: 3/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA is asking to keep collecting info about who can access secret business details under a law called TSCA. This affects companies sharing confidential info and the government folks who handle it. They’re giving the public until April 27, 2026, to share thoughts before renewing this paperwork process—no big costs, just keeping things running smoothly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Who May See TSCA Confidential Info
The TSCA law changes (effective June 22, 2016) allow EPA to share confidential business information (CBI) with state, tribal, and local governments, environmental and health professionals, and emergency responders under certain conditions. Requesters must show a need related to their job, sign an agreement, may have to submit a statement of need, must not re-disclose the CBI (doctors and nurses may tell their patient), and EPA must notify the company that claimed CBI at least 15 days before disclosure except in emergencies.
Paperwork Burden and Annual Cost
EPA estimates that this information collection will involve 6 respondents total, with a combined burden of 89 hours per year and a total annual cost of $6,585. The agency states there is no change in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the current OMB approval.
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