Webinars to Preview Chemicals EPA Is Considering Next for Prioritization Under TSCA

EPA will soon accept input on the next round of chemicals it may prioritize for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The agency describes prioritization as the first step under its authority to regulate chemicals that are currently on the market and in use. According to EPA, prioritization is intended to designate chemical substances as “high priority for immediate further risk evaluation” or low priority, which refers to substances the agency has determined do not currently warrant evaluation. The process to prioritize the next chemicals for risk evaluation under TSCA is set to begin in December 2024. EPA will hold two webinars on Zoom on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 so stakeholders can learn about the 25 to 30 chemicals it is considering for the next round of prioritization. Of these chemicals, five may be selected.

The webinars will both provide an overview of the prioritization process and a list of the chemicals being considered. Any individual who is interested in providing oral comments during one of the webinars must email their name, affiliation, and contact information to EPA’s Sarah Soliman by Sept. 25. Links to register for these events and further details can be found on EPA’s website.

A 30-day public comment period to collect additional stakeholder feedback ahead of the December 2024 prioritization process will open on Oct. 1. EPA’s two webinars will cover details about the public comment period.

For more information, please refer to the EPA website.