The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for the draft scope document regarding the risk evaluation of vinyl chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This extension allows stakeholders more time to provide input on the evaluation process.
Key Details
• The original comment period, which began on January 16, 2025, was set to close on March 3, 2025.
• The new deadline for submitting public comments has been extended to April 2, 2025.
• The extension follows the release of the draft scope document, which outlines the conditions of use, potential hazards, and exposures of vinyl chloride that will be considered in the risk evaluation.
Public Participation
EPA will soon publish a notice in the Federal Register to officially announce the 30-day extension. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments via the EPA docket (EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0448) on regulations.gov.
This extension provides the public with additional time to contribute valuable insights, ensuring a thorough and inclusive evaluation of the potential risks associated with vinyl chloride.
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