TSCA Section 21
Highlights
June 23, 2008 -- In response to a Section 21 citizens’ petition, EPA is launching an effort to better understand the potential health risks of formaldehyde's use in pressed wood products. Read more in the Federal Register.
Under TSCA Section 21, any person may petition EPA to initiate a proceeding for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule under:
- Section 4 -- rules requiring chemical testing;
- Section 6 -- rules imposing regulatory controls on chemicals;
- Section 8 -- rules requiring information;
- Section 5(e) -- orders affecting new chemical substances, or
- Section 6(b) (2) -- orders affecting quality control procedures.