[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 50 (Friday, March 13, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14677-14678]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05136]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0677; FRL-10006-03]


Preliminary Lists Identifying Manufacturers Subject to Fee 
Obligations for EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations Under Section 6 of the 
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request 
for Comment; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA is extending the comment period for a notice issued in the 
Federal Register of January 27, 2020, announcing the availability of 
the preliminary lists of manufacturers (including importers) of 20 
chemical substances that have been designated as a High-Priority 
Substance for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act 
(TSCA) and for which fees will be charged. This document extends the 
comment period and window for self-identification by an additional 60-
days, from March 27, 2020 to May 27, 2020.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 27, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in 
the Federal Register document of January 27, 2020 (85 FR 4661) (FRL-
10003-14).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Benjamin Dyson, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 774-8976; email address: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document extends the public comment 
period established in the Federal Register document of January 27, 2020 
(85 FR 4661) (FRL-10003-14) by an additional 60-days, from March 27, 
2020 to May 27, 2020. EPA is extending the comment period in response 
to several requests for additional time.
    In that document, EPA published preliminary lists identifying

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manufacturers (including importers) that may be subject to fee 
obligations under 40 CFR 700.45, associated with each EPA-initiated 
risk evaluation of 20 High-Priority Substances under TSCA section 6. 
That document also announced that EPA was providing an opportunity for 
public comment during which manufacturers (including importers) are 
required to self-identify as a manufacturer (including importer) of a 
High-Priority Substance, irrespective of whether they are listed on the 
preliminary list. During the comment period, manufacturers and 
importers may make certain certifications under 40 CFR 700.45(b) to EPA 
to avoid or reduce fee obligations. The public also has the opportunity 
to correct errors or provide comments on the preliminary lists.
    EPA's initial 60-day comment period, which is being extended by an 
additional 60-days, exceeds the minimum 30-day comment period 
established in the Fees Rule codified at 40 CFR 700.45(b)(4) to 
maximize public participation during the first comment period for an 
initial lists of manufacturers (including importers) subject to fee 
obligations for EPA-initiated risk evaluations under TSCA section 6. 
EPA expects to publish final lists of manufacturers (including 
importers) subject to fees no later than concurrently with the 
publication of the final scope document for risk evaluations of these 
20 High-Priority Substances. Manufacturers (including importers) 
identified on the final lists will be subject to applicable fees under 
40 CFR 700.45.
    To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the 
detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register 
document of January 27, 2020 (85 FR 4661) (FRL-10003-14). If you have 
questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2625.

    Dated: March 8, 2020.
Alexandra Dapolito Dunn,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2020-05136 Filed 3-12-20; 8:45 am]
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