As a result of a comprehensive analysis by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on ways to enhance the management program under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the EPA has developed Chemical Action Plans (CAPs) for several chemicals. One of the steps contemplated in these CAPs is the inclusion of eight chemicals including eight phthalates, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and bisphenol into a Chemicals of Concern list  under Section 5 (b)(4) of the TSCA in 2009. The proposed rule has been submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). This is the first time that the EPA has tried to use its authority under as it relates to the Chemicals of Concern list under the TSCA. The EPA is concerned about the hazards, as well as the magnitude of exposure to humans and the environment posed by these substances. The proposed regulation affects the chemical manufacturing sector. Companies and organizations representing this sector have voiced their opposition to the inclusion of the chemicals to the Chemicals of Concern list.As part of the review process, the OIRA has held several meetings with chemical companies, industrial groups and trade associations, as well as some nonprofit organizations. However, the final decision has not been reached yet by OIRA.   This poster will review the regulations of these eight �potentially� harmful chemicals in North America and Europe. This poster will focus on the analysis of finding a �middle� ground to determine chemicals that should be restricted accounting all the factors such as toxicology data, environmental factors and economy in assessment study.

Regulating hazard: Should the toxic substances control act be used to create a chemicals of concern list?

248th National Meeting (2014)

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