In September the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final fees rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that took effect on October 1, 2018.

TSCA provides the EPA with the authority to require payment from chemical manufacturers. Fees collected will go toward developing risk evaluations for existing chemicals as well as collecting and reviewing toxicity and exposure data and making determinations with respect to the safety of new chemicals before they enter the marketplace. Small businesses will be eligible to receive a substantial discount on their fees.

EPA will host a series of webinars focusing on making TSCA submissions and paying fees under the final rule. Upcoming webinars are October 24, and November 7, 2018. For a more detailed summary of the final rule and how it applies as well as other resources, see http://www.lawbc.com/regulatory-developments/entry/epa-issues-final-tsca-fees-rule.