A final rule was issued in the Federal Register on February 4, 2014, that will allow the EPA under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) to monitor the use of five chemicals generally referred to as “complex strontium aluminate, rare earth doped.” This rule will require any person who intends to manufacture, import or process any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this final rule to notify the EPA at least 90 days in advance.

The five chemical substances that are the subject of this SNUR were the subject of PMNs and are identified as P-12-22, P-12-23, P-12-24, P-12-25 and P-12-26. This notification will provide the EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use of the above chemicals and possibly prohibit or limit the activity. This final rule becomes effective on April 7, 2014.

SMG conducts TSCA audits and can assist you with TSCA compliance.

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-02-04/pdf/2014-02223.pdf