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SOCMA Guidance Document: Proposed TSCA New Chemicals Procedural Rule

This members-only document outlines EPA's proposed TSCA New Chemicals Procedural Rule pertaining to EPA review of PMNs, SNUNs, MCANs, LVEs, LoREXs exemptions.

July 12, 2023

SOCMA Guidance Document: EPA TSCA CBI Submission

This members-only document outlines the process for submitting a claim of confidentiality for proprietary business reasons. The submission process will follow more specific rules and mandate the submission of additional information.

June 27, 2023

Member Alert: Positive Amendments to TSCA Reflected in House Bill

Yesterday, The House of Representatives passed a bill titled H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act, which focuses on securing energy supply for the U.S.

March 31, 2023

Issue Summary: TSCA Fees Rule

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) including the 2016 Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (LCSA) amendments grant the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to collect fees from chemical manufacturers and importers to offset up to 25% of the costs associated with the overall implementation and administration of TSCA.

January 20, 2023

SOCMA Meets with OMB to Share Industry Perspective on Forthcoming TSCA Fees Rule

On September 7, SOCMA staff and three member companies met with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to present the specialty chemical industry’s unique perspective on the soon to be released proposed TSCA Fees Rule.

September 8, 2022

Blog: SOCMA Provides Comments to EPA on Proposed Revisions to TSCA User Fee Rules

In December 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed triennial updates to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule. SOCMA has responded to EPA's proposed TSCA fee revisions, addressing major aspects of the proposal.

April 23, 2021

SOCMA Launches Policy Webinar Series in April

As the specialty chemicals industry anticipates new policy and regulations coming under the Biden Administration, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is hosting its Policy Webinar Series throughout April to focus these key topics that are crucial to its membership and the value chain.

March 30, 2021

2020 Spring Regulatory Agendas

The federal agencies have released their Spring 2020 Regulatory Agendas, which contain agency-by-agency priorities and timelines for upcoming regulatory actions. SOCMA has reviewed the agendas and summarizes upcoming policy activities relevant to SOCMA members.

July 9, 2020

FAQ: TSCA Risk Evaluation Fees

The following frequently asked questions address fee requirements for manufacturers and importers identified in preliminary lists as fee-obligated entities for the next 20 high priority chemical substances undergoing Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluations by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

April 6, 2020

TSCA CBI Substantion

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its procedural rule for the review of TSCA CBI claims. This guidance document outlines and addresses the substantiation requirements for manufacturers and processors who seek to maintain CBI claims for specific chemical identities listed on the confidential portion of the TSCA Inventory.

March 18, 2020

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