EPA Announces SACC Peer Review Meetings and Draft Risk Evaluations for Select Chemicals
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The EPA will hold virtual public meetings to review draft risk evaluations and hazard assessments for certain chemicals, asking for public comments. This affects manufacturers and others in the supply chain of these chemicals, calling for industry feedback on the evaluations and methodologies used.
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Key Changes
- Public meetings scheduled for draft risk evaluations and hazard assessments
- Request for comments on assessments and methodologies
- Focus on specific chemicals: HHCB, phthalic anhydride, o-DCB, p-DCB
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit written comments on draft risk evaluations, draft hazard assessments, and technical support documents on or before May 29, 2026, identifying docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-1189 in the subject line
Register by noon (12 p.m. ET) on May 18, 2026 to request time for oral comments at the preparatory meeting, and submit written version of oral comments by noon (12 p.m. ET) on May 22, 2026
Register by noon (12 p.m. ET) on June 1, 2026 to request time for oral comments at the SACC peer review meeting, and submit written version of oral comments by noon (12 p.m. ET) on June 5, 2026
Do not submit Confidential Business Information (CBI) or restricted information through regulations.gov or email; contact the DFO for special instructions before submitting such protected information
Submit written transcript or copy of oral comments and any supporting materials (e.g., presentation slides) to the DFO prior to the meetings by the specified deadlines for distribution to SACC