Advocacy Provides Public Comment on EPA’s Proposed Risk Management for Perchloroethylene under the Toxic Substance Control Act

By Office of Advocacy On Aug 15, 2023

On June 16, 2023, EPA published a proposed rule to restrict the use of perchloroethylene (PCE) under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). PCE is used as a solvent in a wide range of occupational and consumer applications including fluorinated compound production, petroleum manufacturing, dry cleaning, and aerosol degreasing. The Office of Advocacy has filed public comments on this proposed rule.

For more, read the public comment letter and fact sheet, which highlights Advocacy’s concerns and recommendations.

Documents

Comment Letter, Perchloroethylene; Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (PDF, 281 KB)
Fact Sheet, Advocacy Provides Public Comment on EPA’s Proposed Risk Management for PCE under the TSCA (PDF, 100 KB)

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