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EPA Introduces Finalised Revisions to TSCA Fees Rule

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February 2024
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The finalised rule introduces reduced fees for EPA-initiated risk evaluations and new chemical submissions.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled finalised revisions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule. Initially established in 2018, these adjustments aim to fortify the EPA's implementation of the act, ensuring a more robust and financially sustainable framework for chemical safety evaluations.

The 2016 modifications to TSCA expanded the EPA's mandate to safeguard the public and the environment from harmful chemicals. Although these amendments granted the EPA authority to levy fees covering up to 25% of the TSCA implementation costs, the 2018 Fees Rule saw the agency recuperating less than half of the permissible expenses. This shortfall underscored the challenges of inadequate funding on the program's effectiveness.

The newly finalised rule addresses these issues head-on, updating fee collection mechanisms to align with Congressional directives. By securing 25% of the authorised implementation costs, the EPA aims to enhance the efficiency and outcome of chemical reviews, ensuring timely interventions for health and safety risks.

Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, hailed the move as a testament to the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to improving national chemical safety laws. Freedhoff emphasized that the rule change would allow the EPA to expedite the review of chemicals, offering quicker protections against toxic substances while fostering innovation in chemical development.

The necessity for these amendments was underscored by reports from both the EPA's Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Government Accountability Office, which pointed out the resource strains on the TSCA program. Additionally, an October 2022 EPA report to Congress highlighted the agency's initial underestimation of the resources required for effective TSCA implementation.

Following a comprehensive analysis in 2021, which took into account several years of implementation data, the EPA proposed the rule in November 2022. The analysis led to a significant reduction in the total estimated program cost by over 19%, down to approximately $146.8 million from the projected $181.9 million.

The finalised rule introduces reduced fees for EPA-initiated risk evaluations and new chemical submissions, setting them at $4.3 million (down from $5.1 million) and $37,000 (down from $45,000), respectively. These adjustments, driven by identified efficiencies and a more focused approach to data collection, underscore the EPA's commitment to a cost-effective and protective regulatory framework.

Scheduled to take effect 60 days post-publication in the Federal Register, this rule marks a pivotal advancement in the EPA's ongoing efforts to safeguard public health through diligent chemical safety oversight and fiscal responsibility.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled finalized revisions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule. Initially established in 2018, these adjustments aim to fortify the EPA's implementation of the act, ensuring a more robust and financially sustainable framework for chemical safety evaluations.

The 2016 modifications to TSCA expanded the EPA's mandate to safeguard the public and the environment from harmful chemicals. Although these amendments granted the EPA authority to levy fees covering up to 25% of the TSCA implementation costs, the 2018 Fees Rule saw the agency recuperating less than half of the permissible expenses. This shortfall underscored the challenges of inadequate funding on the program's effectiveness.

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