Lawyers Say Upcoming PFAS SNUR Sets Basis For 'Article' Exemptions

Industry lawyers say EPA’s final significant new use rule for long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylate (LCPFAC) and perfluoroalkyl sulfonate (PFAS) chemical substances -- which is currently undergoing White House review -- will establish the basis for exempting “articles” from future TSCA rulemakings. “The final SNUR that is under OMB review is not publicly available, so it remains to be seen whether EPA has successfully established policies and procedures that both align with statutory requirements and also are workable, effective, predictable, transparent, and...