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P2 Recognition Project 2008 Award Winners

Read about the awardees:

Clariant Corp.

Cognis Corp.

Colonial Chemical, Inc.

Vitech International Ltd.

Highlights

View the PowerPoint presentation from EPA's February 4, 2009 Webinar (MS PowerPoint, "Electronic Premanufacture Notice Submissions for New Chemicals," 02/04/09), demonstrating the proposed electronic PMN (ePMN) tool and Central Data Exchange (CDX) registration process.

Read about the New Chemicals program January 2007 - January 2009 accomplishments.

New Electronic PMN Software

December 22, 2008 -- EPA has issued a proposed rule that would enable manufacturers and importers to submit Premanufacture Notifcations (PMNs) and other TSCA section 5 documents to EPA electronically via the Central Data Exchange (CDX). Learn how to test the new software.

Important Information

WARNING - DO NOT e-mail any Confidential Business Information (CBI) to EPA. EPA's e-mail system is NOT secured to protect CBI.

New Address for PMN Fees

SNUN reminder: When submitting a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN), companies should include a cover letter. Read more information about SNUNs and what the cover letter should include.

The Environmental Protection Agency established the New Chemicals Program, located in the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, to help manage the potential risk from chemicals new to the marketplace. It is mandated by section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). TSCA, enacted by Congress in 1976, gives EPA broad authority to identify and control substances that may pose a threat to human health or the environment.

The New Chemicals Program functions as a "gatekeeper" that can identify conditions, up to and including a ban on production, to be placed on the use of a new chemical before it is entered into commerce. Anyone who plans to manufacture or import a new chemical substance for a non-exempt commercial purpose is required by section 5 of TSCA to provide EPA with notice before initiating the activity. This premanufacture notice, or PMN, must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the manufacture or import of the chemical. Find out about how to use the new chemicals program's computer models to screen your PMNs or exemption notices before you submit them to EPA, through our Sustainable Futures Initiative.

Select the links below to access information on the individual topics.

For more information: The Toxic Substances Control Act Hotline (tsca-hotline@epa.gov) is available to answer general questions about the PMN process or filing a PMN form. The TSCA hotline operates Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Call (202) 554-1404. FAX requests for documents are received every day, at all times, on (202) 554-5603.

 

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