EPA extends deadlines for chemical safety compliance
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The Environmental Protection Agency is changing the deadlines for how certain businesses and federal agencies handle two chemicals: perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC). These chemicals are subject to specific risk-management rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Why it matters: This is an administrative change intended to align the schedules of private businesses and contractors with those already set for federal agencies. It gives companies more time to implement safety protocols for these specific chemicals.
Who it affects
- Non-federal business owners and operators who use PCE or CTC
This information comes from a final rule published by the EPA in the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document before making compliance decisions.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document