Chemical Safety and Regulatory Comments

Correspondence containing regulatory comments and requests concerning chemical management and safety standards.

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A letter dated January 27, 2025, from the American Chemistry Council to EPA Administrator-nominee Lee Zeldin critiques the IRIS program's scientific standards and its impact on regulatory decisions affecting American industries. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0000205–0000208
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Email correspondence between Mike Johnson, President & CEO of the American Coatings Association, and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses compliance concerns regarding the aerosol coatings rule, including a request for a two-year non-enforcement notice and the scheduling of a meeting with EPA officials. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0000537–0000539
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Email correspondence from Jim Cooper of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers to Lynn Dekleva at the EPA on March 19, 2025, regarding the submission of comments on chemical prioritization under TSCA, acknowledging a missed deadline. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0000544–0000545
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On March 24, 2025, a coalition of organizations, including the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, submitted comments to EPA Director Elissa Reaves regarding the proposed rule on PFAS additions to the Toxics Release Inventory. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0000962–0000964
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A March 7, 2025 letter from Brendan Mascarenhas of the American Chemistry Council to EPA's Abigale Tardif expresses concerns over the final rule for New Source Performance Standards and NESHAP for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry, citing economic impacts and requesting reconsideration. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0001111–0001112
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On February 27, 2025, the American Chemistry Council requested EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to withdraw proposed significant new use rules (SNURs) on 18 chemical substances due to concerns over scientific basis and regulatory appropriateness. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0006941–0006945
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Supplemental comments submitted by American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers and American Petroleum Institute on April 7, 2025, oppose a petition to prohibit hydrogen fluoride in domestic oil refining, asserting that the petition is legally and factually flawed. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0007159–0007188
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On February 24, 2025, the Arsenic Science Task Force, led by Chair Michal Eldan, requested EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to withdraw the January 13, 2025 toxicological review of inorganic arsenic due to concerns over its scientific validity and regulatory implications. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0007355–0007357
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On February 14, 2025, a coalition of industry organizations submitted a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin outlining principles and policy recommendations for the regulation and cleanup of PFAS, urging a differentiated approach to PFAS chemistries and faster remediation efforts. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0007492–0007495
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On February 27, 2025, the American Chemistry Council requested EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to withdraw proposed significant new use rules for 18 chemical substances due to concerns over scientific basis and regulatory appropriateness. 2025 2025-EPA-04193
0007687–0007691
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On May 6, 2025, Chuck Chaitovitz of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce emailed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin with a coalition letter recommending an integrated approach to PFAS policy, emphasizing the need for sound science and collaboration. 2025 2025-EPA-08249
0030512–0030515
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On February 26, 2025, Union Carbide Corporation submitted additional information to EPA's Mary Greene regarding their request for an extension of compliance time for ethylene oxide provisions related to two projects at their Seadrift, Texas operations. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
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Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC requested a two-year exemption from compliance with the HON Rule for its chemical manufacturing facilities, citing the critical role of Nylon 6,6 in military and civilian applications, in a letter dated March 31, 2025, signed by Senior Vice President Paul Cartlidge. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0005825
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Indorama Ventures submitted comments on the EPA's Final Rule regarding pressure relief devices (PRDs), detailing compliance challenges and safety concerns related to venting emissions from their Port Neches Facility, dated September 10, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
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Indorama Ventures submitted concerns regarding EPA's final rule on ethylene oxide production, citing increased emissions and safety risks from frequent shutdowns, as well as the infeasibility of fenceline monitoring requirements. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
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Shell Chemical LP, represented by Kevin J. Poch, requested a two-year extension to meet SOCMI HON requirements due to ongoing planning and capital expenditures, with potential for further extensions pending EPA's reconsideration of regulatory provisions. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
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On February 14, 2025, Chuck Chaitovitz of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce emailed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin proposing PFAS principles and policy recommendations, urging the withdrawal of hazardous substance designations for PFOA and PFOS under CERCLA. 2025 2025-EPA-04193 22
On July 7, 2025, the American Coatings Association submitted a letter to EPA officials Nancy Beck and Lynn Dekleva addressing delays in the TSCA New Chemical Review Program and requesting improvements to the PMN review process. 2024 2025-EPA-04193
0000531–0000534
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On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coalition submitted comments to EPA Assistant Administrator Michal Freedhoff regarding the proposed addition of certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory, expressing concerns about scientific justification and regulatory implications. 2024 2025-EPA-04193
0000965–0000978
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A March 17, 2025 letter from Meibao Zhuang, Senior Manager of the Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association, to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin requests urgent action on the Sterilizer Rule's emission standards, citing potential disruptions to the medical device supply chain. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
0014903–0014908
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Comments submitted by the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers on March 18, 2025, regarding the EPA's proposed pre-prioritization of 22 chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act, advocating for six chemicals, including hydrogen fluoride, to be classified as low priorities. 2023 2025-EPA-04193
0000999–0001007
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Comments submitted by Lee Salamone, Senior Director of the American Chemistry Council Plastics Division, on August 18, 2023, regarding proposed significant new use rules for certain chemical substances, emphasizing concerns about impurities and the definition of feedstocks. 2023 2025-EPA-04193
0007656–0007669
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Comments submitted by the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers on March 18, 2025, regarding the EPA's proposal to designate benzene as a high-priority substance under the Toxic Substances Control Act, raising concerns about exposure potential and prioritization criteria. 2018 2025-EPA-04193
0000984–0000988
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