EPA Submits Proposed TSCA Section 8(a) Reporting Rule for Nanoscale Materials to OMB for Review

On November 22, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a proposed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a) reporting rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. According to EPA’s April 26, 2010, Regulatory Agenda, the proposed rule would require persons who manufacture nanoscale materials notify EPA of certain information including available use, production volume, methods of manufacture and processing, exposure and release information, and available toxicity data pertinent to existing nanoscale materials. EPA states that the proposed reporting of these activities will provide it with an opportunity to evaluate the information and consider appropriate action under TSCA to reduce any risk to human health or the environment.