Regulatory Actions for Year 2016
| Year | Agency | Title | CASRN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EPA |
Trichloroethylene; Regulation of Certain Uses Under TSCATrichloroethylene (TCE) is a volatile organic compound widely used in industrial and commercial processes and has some limited uses in consumer and commercial products. EPA identified significant health risks associated with TCE use in aerosol degreasing and for spot cleaning in dry cleaning facilities. EPA has preliminarily determined that these risks are unreasonable risks. To address these unreasonable risks, EPA is proposing under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of TCE for use in aerosol degreasing and for use in spot cleaning in dry cleaning facilities; to prohibit commercial use of TCE for aerosol degreasing and for spot cleaning in dry cleaning facilities; to require manufacturers, processors, and distributors, except for retailers of TCE for any use, to provide downstream notification of these prohibitions throughout the supply chain; and to require limited record keeping. NTP Information Cited NTP (National Toxicology Program). 2014. Report on Carcinogens, Thirteenth Edition. Research Triangle Park, NC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service. https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/roc
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79-34-5 |
| 2016 | EPA |
Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood ProductsEPA is issuing a final rule to implement the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, which added Title VI to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The purpose of TSCA Title VI is to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products, which will reduce exposures to formaldehyde and result in benefits from avoided adverse health effects. This final rule includes formaldehyde emission standards applicable to hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard, and finished goods containing these products, that are sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured (including imported) in the United States. This final rule includes provisions relating to, among other things, laminated products, products made with no-added formaldehyde resins or ultra low-emitting formaldehyde resins, testing requirements, product labeling, chain of custody documentation and other recordkeeping requirements, enforcement, import certification, and product inventory sell-through provisions, including a product stockpiling prohibition. This final rule also establishes a third-party certification program for hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard and includes procedures for the accreditation of third-party certifiers and general requirements for accreditation bodies and third-party certifiers. NTP Information Cited NTP (National Toxicology Program). 2014. Report on Carcinogens, Thirteenth Edition. Research Triangle Park, NC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service. https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/roc
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50-0-0 |
| 2016 | OEHHA |
Chemical Listed Effective October 21, 2016 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer: Pentachlorophenol and By-Products of its Synthesis (Complex Mixture)Effective October 21, 2016, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is adding pentachlorophenol and by-products of its synthesis (complex mixture) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of Proposition 65. NTP Information Cited
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87-86-5 |
| 2016 | OEHHA |
Final Technical Support Document on Updated Public Health Goal for Antimony in Drinking WaterThe Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) of the California Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the publication of the updated Public Health Goal (PHG) for antimony in drinking water. A PHG is the level of a drinking water contaminant at which adverse health effects are not expected to occur from a lifetime of exposure. The California Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996 requires OEHHA to develop PHGs based exclusively on public health considerations. PHGs published by OEHHA are considered by the State Water Resources Control Board in setting drinking water standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels, or MCLs) for California. NTP Information Cited
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123-31-9 28300-74-5 |
| 2016 | VA |
Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp LejeuneThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its adjudication regulations relating to presumptive service connection to add certain diseases associated with contaminants present in the base water supply at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Camp Lejeune), North Carolina, from August 1, 1953 to December 31, 1987. The chemical compounds involved have been associated by various scientific organizations with the development of certain diseases. This proposed rule would establish that veterans, former reservists, and former National Guard members, who served at Camp Lejeune for no less than 30 days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) during this period, and who have been diagnosed with any of eight associated diseases, are presumed to have a service-connected disability for purposes of entitlement to VA benefits. In addition, VA proposes to establish a presumption that these individuals were disabled during the relevant period of service, thus establishing active military service for benefit purposes. Under this proposed presumption, affected former reservists and National Guard members would have veteran status for purposes of entitlement to some VA benefits. This proposed amendment would implement a decision by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that service connection on a presumptive basis is warranted for claimants who served at Camp Lejeune during the relevant period and for the requisite amount of time and later develop certain diseases. The Secretary’s decision is supported by the conclusions of internationally recognized scientific authorities that strong evidence exists establishing a relationship between exposure to certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that were in the water at Camp Lejeune and later development of certain disabilities. NTP Information Cited
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79-01-6 |
| 2016 | HUD |
Requirements for Notification, Evaluation and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Federally Owned Residential Property and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance; Response to Elevated Blood Lead LevelsThis proposed rule would amend HUD’s lead-based paint regulations on reducing blood lead levels in children under age 6 who reside in federally-owned or -assisted pre-1978 housing and formally adopt the revised definition of ‘‘elevated blood lead levels’’ in children under the age of 6 in accordance with guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and establish more comprehensive testing and evaluation procedures for the housing where such children reside. In 2012, the CDC issued guidance revising its definition of elevated blood lead level in children under age 6 to be a blood lead level based on the distribution of blood lead levels in the national population. Since CDC’s revision of its definition, HUD has applied the revised definition to funds awarded under its Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant program and its Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant program, and has updated its Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing to reflect this definition. CDC is continuing to consider, with respect to evolution of scientific and medical understanding, how best to identify childhood blood lead levels for which environmental interventions are recommended. Through this rule, HUD formally adopts through regulation the CDC’s approach to the definition of ‘‘elevated blood lead levels’’ in children under the age of 6 and addresses the additional elements of the CDC guidance pertaining to assisted housing. NTP Information Cited
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7439-92-1 |
| 2016 | OEHHA |
1-Bromopropane Listed Effective August 5, 2016, as Known to the State of California to Cause CancerEffective August 5, 2016, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is adding 1-bromopropane (CAS No. 106-94-5) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of Proposition 65. NTP Information Cited
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106-94-5 |
| 2016 | OEHHA |
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Listed Effective July 29, 2016 as Known to the State of California to Cause CancerEffective July 29, 2016, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is adding bromodichloroacetic acid (CAS No. 71133-14-7) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of Proposition 65. NTP Information Cited
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71133-14-7 |
| 2016 | DOE |
Chronic Beryllium Disease PreventionThe Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is proposing to amend its current chronic beryllium disease prevention program regulation. The proposed amendments would improve and strengthen the current provisions and continue to be applicable to DOE Federal and contractor employees who are, were, or potentially were exposed to beryllium at DOE sites. NTP Information Cited
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7440-41-7 |
| 2016 | OEHHA |
Notice of Intent to List Bromodichloroacetic AcidThe California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list the chemical bromodichloroacetic acid as known to the state to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. NTP Information Cited
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71133-14-7 |
| 2016 | OEHHA |
Styrene Listed Effective April 22, 2016 As Known To The State Of California To Cause CancerEffective April 22, 2016, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is adding styrene (CAS No. 100-42-5) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). The listing of styrene is based on formal identification by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), an authoritative body, that the chemical causes cancer. The criteria used by OEHHA for the listing of chemicals under the “authoritative bodies” mechanism can be found in Title 27, Cal. Code of Regs., section 25306. NTP Information Cited
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100-42-5 |
| 2016 | OEHHA |
Proposed Amendment to Section 25705, Specific Regulatory Levels Posing No Significant Risk: StyreneThe listing of styrene is based on formal identification by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), an authoritative body, that the chemical causes cancer. The criteria used by OEHHA for the listing of chemicals under the “authoritative bodies” mechanism can be found in Title 27, Cal. Code of Regs., section 25306. NTP Information Cited
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100-42-5 |
| 2016 | OEHHA |
Notice Of Emergency Action To Amend Section 25603.3 Title 27, California Code Of Regulations Warnings For Exposures To Bisphenol A From Canned And Bottled Foods And BeveragesOn May 11, 2015, Bisphenol A (BPA) was added to the Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity based on the female reproductive endpoint. Female reproductive toxicity occurs when a chemical damages any aspect of the female reproductive system. BPA is commonly used in certain linings of metal cans and lids of glass bottles containing food and beverages. Under Proposition 65, one year after the listing, beginning May 11, 2016, warnings are required for all exposures to BPA unless the person causing the exposure can show that the exposure when multiplied by 1,000 times has no observable effect. NTP Information Cited
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80-05-7 |
| 2016 | OEHHA |
Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking, Amendment To Section 25805, Specific Regulatory Levels: Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity - Ethylene Glycol (Ingested)OEHHA reviewed the studies identified in the NTP-CERHR Monograph that provide the basis for the listing, and conducted a literature search for any other relevant studies or reports published after the NTP-CERHR review was completed. Additional relevant studies were identified and reviewed by OEHHA. This is discussed in more detail in the initial statement of reasons for this proposed regulatory amendment. NTP Information Cited
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107-21-1 |
| 2016 | EPA |
Diflubenzuron; Pesticide TolerancesThis regulation establishes tolerances for residues of diflubenzuron in or on multiple commodities which are identified and discussed later in this document. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR–4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). NTP Information Cited
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106-47-8 |
| 2016 | EPA |
Benzyl acetate; Exemption From the Requirement of a ToleranceThis regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of benzyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 140–11–4), when used as an inert ingredient (solvent) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops only under 40 CFR 180.920. Technology Sciences Group, on behalf of the Huntsman Corporation, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of benzyl acetate. NTP Information Cited
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140-11-4 |