EPA Reopens Comment Period for Draft Scope for the Risk Evaluation of Vinyl Chloride Under the TSCA
What: On March 5, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reopened the comment period for the draft scoping document for the risk evaluation of vinyl chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The scope document contains the conditions of use, hazards, exposures, and potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations that EPA expects to consider in the risk evaluation of a chemical substance. This is the first scope document for the five chemicals EPA designated as high priority in December 2024.
Why: Vinyl chloride is a gas primarily used in the manufacture and processing of plastic materials like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), plastic resins, and other chemicals. Many of these materials are used for pipes, insulating materials, and consumer goods.
Action: Submit comments on the proposed rule by April 2, 2025.
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FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE:
Vinyl Chloride; Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chloride | US EPA
SUBMIT COMMENTS:
Regulations.gov – Vinyl Chloride; TSCA Review
CONTACT: Emily Jones
EMAIL: emily.jones@sba.gov