EPA finalizes changes to strengthen implementation of Toxic Substances Control Act, improve chemical reviews

Summary:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, which aims to strengthen the implementation of the law and improve the efficiency of chemical reviews. The rule updates how the EPA will recover authorized costs of implementing TSCA, ensuring that collected fees provide 25% of authorized costs, as directed by Congress. The changes are expected to provide more resources for the EPA to review chemicals more efficiently, leading to better and faster protections for communities and improved support for American innovation. The final rule reduces the total program cost estimate by 19% and identifies efficiencies through experience implementing TSCA, including targeted data reviews and refined analyses.