EPA Extends Paperwork for Toxic Chemical Secrecy Claims
Published Date: 8/27/2026
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Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Confidential Business Information Claims under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (EPA ICR Number 2706.03, OMB Control Number 2070-0223) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through August 31, 2026. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on April 27, 2026 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory CBI Reporting Under TSCA
If your company submits Confidential Business Information (CBI) to the EPA under TSCA, responding to this information collection is mandatory under 15 U.S.C. 2713 and 40 CFR 703. The submission estimates 1,504 total respondents, 623 hours of respondent burden per year, and a total annual cost of $53,050.
Option To Extend CBI Claims Ten Years
EPA's renewed information collection reflects TSCA provisions that allow submitters the option to request an extension of confidentiality (CBI) claims for up to 10 additional years. EPA will review time limitations for claims and notify submitters about impending expirations as specified in 40 CFR 703.
Reduced Administrative Burden Estimate
The ICR shows a decrease of 709 hours in total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB; the renewed ICR lists total estimated burden as 623 hours per year. The notice cites EPA's implementation of Lautenberg and the June 7, 2023 TSCA CBI rule as reasons for the decrease.
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