SGIA Attends EPA Negotiated Rule-Making Committee on Chemical Data Reporting of Inorganic Byproducts

On June 8th and 9th, 2017, SGIA attended a negotiated rulemaking committee on chemical data reporting of inorganic byproducts. Under the recently amended TSCA regulations, the EPA must prioritize and assess existing chemical substances, including inorganic byproducts that are recycled, reprocessed, or reused. The committee, established by the EPA, aims to negotiate a proposed rule to limit the chemical  data reporting requirements for manufacturers of inorganic byproduct chemical substances. The committee discussed the timeline for the rulemaking, which is planned to go into effect in June 2020. The stakeholders involved also discussed their main interests and concerns for the rulemaking. Exemptions were a major discussion, as byproducts used for commercial purposes are exempt from reporting requirements. Stakeholders expressed the importance of having understandable and easy-to-use guidance for determining if a manufacturer is exempt or not. There were also calls to reduce the burden of reporting for manufacturers by providing clear and detailed guidance on other parts of the rule so that manufacturers will not need to do much consultation with the EPA. The next committee meetings will be held on August 16th and 17th, 2017. Sign up to recieve the most up-to-date regulatory and legislative information about specialty imaging.