EPA Amends TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Requirements

According to the EPA, the Agency’s final rule amending the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) requirements under Section 8(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has three primary objectives. Make regulatory updates that align with new statutory requirements contained in the 2016 TSCA Amendments. Improve the CDR data collected to support the implementation of TSCA.
Reduce the burden for certain CDR reporters. “In addition, these regulatory modifications may result in additional information to EPA and the public that is currently not collected; improve the usability and reliability of the reported data; and ensure that data are available in a timely manner,” states the Agency. In a separate action, the EPA is extending the submission deadline for 2020 CDR submissions from September 30, 2020, to November 30, 2020. This is a onetime extension to provide additional time for the regulated community to familiarize itself with the changes to the CDR reporting requirements.