Document ID: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0321-0118
Agency: epa
Document Type: Rule
Title: TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Revisions Under TSCA Section 8(a)
Posted Date: 2020-04-09T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 69 (Thursday, April 9, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20122-20149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-06076]

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Vol. 85

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No. 69

April 9, 2020

Part IV

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40 CFR Part 711

 TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Revisions Under TSCA Section 8(a); Final 
Rule

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 711

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0321; FRL-10005-56]
RIN 2070-AK33

TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Revisions Under TSCA Section 8(a)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final Rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is finalizing a rule under the Toxic Substances Control 
Act (TSCA) to amend the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) requirements. The 
CDR rule requires manufacturers (including importers) of certain 
chemical substances listed on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory 
(TSCA Inventory) to report data on chemical manufacturing, processing, 
and use every four years. EPA is finalizing several changes to the CDR 
rule to make regulatory updates that align with new statutory 
requirements of TSCA, to improve the CDR data collected as necessary to 
support the implementation of TSCA, and potentially to reduce burden 
for certain CDR reporters. In addition, these regulatory modifications 
may result in additional information to EPA and the public that is 
currently not collected; improve the usability and reliability of the 
reported data; and ensure that data are available in a timely manner.

DATES: This final rule is effective May 11, 2020.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0321, is available at 
http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information 
about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Susan Sharkey, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-8789; email address: sharkey.susan@epa.gov.
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Executive Summary

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you manufacture 
(defined by statute at 15 U.S.C. 2602(9) to include import) chemical 
substances, including if you are a chemical user or processor who 
manufactures byproduct chemical substances. Any use of the term 
``manufacture'' in this document will encompass ``import,'' the term 
``manufacturer'' will encompass ``importer,'' and the term ``chemical 
substance'' will encompass ``byproduct chemical substance,'' unless 
otherwise stated.
    The potentially regulated community consists of entities that 
produce domestically or import into the United States chemical 
substances listed on the TSCA Inventory. The Agency's previous 
experience with TSCA section 8(a) collections has shown that most 
respondents affected by this collection activity are from the following 
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 
categories:
     NAICS 325--Chemical Manufacturing; and
     NAICS 324--Petroleum and Coal Product Manufacturing.
    In addition to the anticipated respondents from the NAICS listed 
previously, the potentially regulated community consists of 
manufacturers of byproducts that are required to report under certain 
TSCA section 8(a) rules, including CDR. Byproduct manufacturers may be 
listed under a different primary activity for a site, such as NAICS 
codes 22, 322, 327310, 331, and 3344, representing utilities, paper 
manufacturing, cement manufacturing, primary metal manufacturing, and 
semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing, 
respectively.
    The NAICS codes have been provided to assist you and others in 
determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. To 
determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, 
you should carefully examine the applicable provisions at 40 CFR 711.8. 
If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to 
a particular entity, consult the technical contact person listed under 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. What is the Agency's authority for taking this action?

    TSCA section 8(a)(1) authorizes the EPA Administrator to promulgate 
rules under which manufacturers and processors of chemical substances 
must maintain such records, and submit such information, as the EPA 
Administrator may reasonably require (15 U.S.C. 2607). TSCA section 
8(a) generally excludes small manufacturers and processors of chemical 
substances from the reporting requirements established in TSCA section 
8(a). However, EPA is authorized by TSCA section 8(a)(3)(A)(ii) to 
require TSCA section 8(a) reporting from small manufacturers and 
processors with respect to any chemical substance that is the subject 
of a rule proposed or promulgated under TSCA sections 4, 5(b)(4), or 6; 
that is the subject of an order in effect under TSCA sections 4 or 
5(e); that is subject to a consent agreement under TSCA section 4; or 
that is the subject of relief granted pursuant to a civil action under 
TSCA section 5 or 7.
    TSCA section 8(a)(5) requires the EPA Administrator, to the extent 
feasible, not to require unnecessary or duplicative reporting, and to 
minimize the cost of compliance for small manufacturers.
    TSCA section 14 imposes requirements for the assertion, 
substantiation, and Agency review of confidential business information 
(CBI) claims.

C. What action is the Agency taking?

    In this action, EPA is promulgating several amendments to the CDR 
rule, taking into consideration comments received on the proposed rule 
(EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0321). Although included in the proposal, EPA is 
addressing the proposed amendment to update the size standards 
definition for small manufacturers for reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements under TSCA section 8(a) in a separate final rule 
(identified by RIN 2070-AK57), as discussed in the proposed rule (Ref. 
1). The following is a brief listing of the primary amendments being 
finalized, some of which have been modified from the proposal, as 
described in this unit. EPA is finalizing these modifications based on 
comments received during the public comment period. These amendments 
are described in more detail in Unit III.
    1. Changing requirements for making confidentiality claims, 
including to identify when upfront substantiation is required (which is 
being finalized as proposed), update the substantiation

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questions, and identify data elements that cannot be claimed as 
confidential (which is being finalized as proposed), so as to align 
with the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act 
(2016 Amendments). The substantiation questions have been modified from 
the proposal based on comments received during the public comment 
period;
    2. Replacing certain processing and use codes (industrial function 
and commercial/consumer product use) with codes based on the 
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) 
functional use and product and article use codes. EPA is also adding 
the requirement to report the OECD-based functional use codes for 
consumer and commercial use information. This provision is being 
finalized as proposed with some modifications from the proposal: the 
new codes will be codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
rather than listed in guidance, codes associated with non-TSCA uses 
will be folded into the overarching non-TSCA use code, and reporting 
using the OECD-based codes will be required during the 2020 CDR 
submission period for the chemical substances designated in 2019 by EPA 
as a high priority for risk evaluation (84 FR 71924, December 30, 2019) 
(FRL-10003-15) and required for all chemical substances during the 2024 
CDR submission (reporting using the OECD-based codes would be voluntary 
for all reporters during the 2020 CDR submission period);
    3. Adding the requirement to report the NAICS code(s) for the site 
of manufacture, which is being finalized as proposed;
    4. Modifying the requirement to indicate whether a chemical is 
removed from the waste stream and recycled, remanufactured, 
reprocessed, or reused, by changing the requirement to indicate whether 
a chemical is removed from the waste stream and recycled. This 
modification is being finalized as proposed;
    5. Adding a voluntary data element to identify the percent total 
production volume of a chemical substance that is a byproduct. This 
proposed requirement is being finalized with modification from the 
proposal, by including that percent byproduct reporting be in ranges 
and making the reporting of the data element voluntary;
    6. Requiring that the secondary submitter of a joint submission 
report the specific function of the chemical along with the percentage 
of the chemical in the imported product. This requirement is being 
finalized as proposed;
    7. Modifying the reporting of ``parent company'' to require the use 
of a naming convention; add the requirement to report a foreign parent 
company, when applicable; and codify reporting scenarios in a new 
definition for ``highest-level parent company.'' These definitions, 
requirements, and reporting scenario codifications are being finalized 
with modification from the proposal;
    8. Simplifying the reporting process by providing two reporting 
mechanisms for co-manufacturers by enabling a multi-reporter process 
for reporters to separately report directly to EPA within the e-CDRweb 
reporting tool. These changes are being finalized with minor 
modification from the proposal, with the finalization of two separate 
reporting methodologies;
    9. Adding exemptions (1) for specifically identified byproducts 
that are recycled in a site-limited, enclosed system (which is being 
finalized as proposed with the addition of another chemical substance) 
and (2) for byproducts that are manufactured as part of non-integral 
pollution control and boiler equipment (which is being finalized as 
proposed); and
    10. Clarifying regulatory text by removing outdated text and making 
other improvements. These changes are being finalized as proposed.
    Some proposed provisions will not be finalized based on comments 
received during the public comment period. For a more detailed 
discussion of what was proposed but not finalized, please see Unit 
II.C., Public Comments and Other Public Input.
    As described in the proposal, EPA is taking other, non-regulatory 
steps to minimize the burden on reporters, by improving the reporting 
application and database to be user-friendly and dynamic, with 
straightforward questions that include fill-in-the-blank fields, check 
boxes, and drop-down menus. In addition, EPA is replacing the current 
pre-formatted Form U with a customized report that will be based on the 
actual information submitted by a site through e-CDRweb, the electronic 
reporting tool. This change will enable fields to expand or contract as 
needed to display the entered information in one spot, eliminating the 
need for continuation pages or for large empty spaces in the printed 
report. For example, some chemical names are very short and need only 
10 or 20 characters, while other chemical names are very long and use 
multiple lines of text. Although these changes are not discussed 
further in this final rule, they are an important component of the 
effort to reduce burden and modernize the data collection system.
    EPA is making this update as a result of feedback received from 
reporters and other stakeholders following the 2016 submission period 
(Ref. 2) and during an extensive negotiated rulemaking effort, which 
included participation by all stakeholder groups, and subsequent public 
comment period from October 12, 2017-December 11, 2017, at the 
conclusion of the negotiated rulemaking (Ref. 3 and Ref. 4). EPA is 
adding an addendum to the current CDR rule ICR (OMB Control Number 
2070-0162) for the regulatory changes finalized in this document (Ref. 
5). In addition to the changes outlined in this final rule, if needed, 
EPA will provide a second addendum to this ICR to address non-
regulatory changes. As was done for previous CDR collections, EPA will 
provide reporters with the opportunity to test and comment on the 
updated e-CDRweb reporting tool prior to the 2020 CDR submission 
period. The testing, by a group of volunteer reporters, will be 
conducted under a generic ICR for EPA software testing (OMB Control 
Number 2010-0042) (Ref. 6). EPA anticipates holding a webinar to 
introduce the revised e-CDRweb reporting tool to the regulated 
community directly following the publication of this rule. During the 
webinar, EPA will issue a general invitation to interested parties to 
participate in a short testing period of the revised e-CDRweb reporting 
tool. EPA will open the testing period shortly after publication of 
this rule. Because of resource constraints, the testing period will be 
limited to 25 participants. For additional information, contact the 
person under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Also, information will be 
posted on the CDR website (https://www.epa.gov/chemical-data-reporting).

D. Why is the Agency taking this action?

    EPA is revising the CDR rule for three primary reasons: First, 
aligning CDR reporting with the 2016 Amendments; second, improving the 
CDR data collected to support the implementation of TSCA; and third, 
potentially reducing burdens for certain CDR reporters pursuant to TSCA 
section 8(a)(5).
    The 2016 Amendments to TSCA changed requirements associated with 
confidentiality claims, including identifying the data elements 
eligible for confidentiality claims and identifying the situations 
under which substantiation of claims is required. EPA is revising the 
CDR rule to address these changes.
    As described in the proposed rule, EPA is also finalizing changes 
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collected is tailored to better meet the Agency's overall information 
needs and is aligned with specific needs for chemical substance 
prioritization and risk evaluation under TSCA section 6. TSCA section 2 
specifies that ``adequate information should be developed with respect 
to the effect of chemical substances and mixtures on health and the 
environment and that the development of such information should be the 
responsibility of those who manufacture and those who process such 
chemical substances and mixtures'' (TSCA section 2(b)(1)). EPA's 
changes include the addition of data elements that must be reported, 
such as site-specific NAICS codes; modification to multi-reporter 
submission requirements, including adding a process for jointly 
reporting co-manufactured chemicals; and changes to current data 
elements, such as codes used for reporting processing and use 
information and the addition of the percentage of a chemical that is a 
byproduct (in ranges) as a data element that can be reported 
voluntarily. In addition, changes to the parent company reporting 
requirements will increase EPA's ability to protect confidential 
information while better enabling EPA to make information publicly 
available. As described in the proposed rule, these changes should help 
to meet the Agency's requirement under TSCA section 26(h), in carrying 
out TSCA sections 4, 5, and 6, to make scientific decisions consistent 
with the best available science; to improve the CDR data collected to 
support the implementation of TSCA; and to improve EPA's ability to 
provide public access to the information. Furthermore, these changes 
should aid in meeting the Agency's objective to obtain new and updated 
information relating to potential exposures to a major subset of 
chemical substances listed on the TSCA Inventory.
    EPA is interested in streamlining reporting requirements and 
processes while maintaining the Agency's ability to receive the 
information it needs to understand exposure to these chemicals (TSCA 
section 8(a)(5)). As described in the proposed rule, EPA's proposed 
revisions were informed by information provided in 2016 and 2017 during 
the 2016 CDR submission period, public comment opportunities, and an 
extensive negotiated rulemaking effort, which included participation by 
all stakeholder groups, and subsequent public comment period from 
October 12, 2017, to December 1, 2017, at the conclusion of the 
negotiated rulemaking (Ref. 3 and Ref. 4).
    This final rule takes into account comments received on the 
proposed rule, from April 25, 2019, to June 24, 2019. EPA received 24 
comments from various stakeholders and the public that helped inform 
the finalization of this rule. In response to stakeholder input, EPA is 
finalizing the introduction of two new exemptions related to byproducts 
and a revised approach to reporting for co-manufactured chemicals. In 
addition, harmonizing the function and product codes with those used by 
OECD is expected to reduce potential confusion for those reporting 
under multiple country requirements.
    Additionally, EPA has received comments that modernizing the CDR 
data collection and public access to the database may reduce reporting 
burden and facilitate ease of use by reporters and the public. These 
comments were used to develop this final rule and will be used to 
inform other non-regulatory changes that EPA plans to make to the 
reporting process, such as the reporting tool modernization described 
in Unit I.C.

E. What are the incremental costs of this action?

    EPA has evaluated the potential costs and benefits of revising CDR 
reporting requirements as required by the rulemaking process. Some 
requirements in this rule increase burden and cost, while other 
requirements and flexibilities decrease burden and result in cost 
savings. Overall, EPA estimates that the combined impact of all the 
amendments would increase the total burden and result in a cost to 
industry and government reporters. This analysis, which is available in 
the docket (Ref. 7), is discussed in Unit III., and is briefly 
summarized here.
    The finalized amendments are estimated to result in an overall net 
increase in burden and costs. The estimated increases in burden and 
costs include rule familiarization, increases in compliance 
determination, and the duration of time for form completion. The next 
future cycle burden and costs or cost savings are listed by type of 
change:
    (1) For changes to claiming confidentiality (discussed in Unit 
III.A.), the incremental burden is expected to decrease by 14,000 hours 
with an associated cost savings of $1.1 million. The incremental burden 
and cost changed from the proposed rule due to a correction to a cell 
reference in the model used for the unit burden estimates (Ref. 8).
    (2) For changes to modify or add reportable data elements (e.g., 
processing and use codes, NAICS codes, byproduct percentage, chemical 
function, and parent company--discussed in Unit III.B.), the 
incremental burden is expected to increase by 188,000 hours with an 
associated cost increase of $14.5 million. The incremental burden and 
cost estimates changed from the proposed rule due to the elimination of 
the site public contact, the use of intelligent sorting and search 
functions in the reporting tool related to the reporting of processing 
and use information, and the addition of burden of the function 
category for consumer and commercial products (Table 4-13 in Ref. 7).
    (3) For changes to add byproducts exemptions (discussed in Unit 
III.D.), the incremental burden is expected to decrease by 68,000 hours 
with an associated cost savings of $5.2 million.
    In sum, the overall incremental impacts to industry and government 
reporters result in a net increase in burden and cost. Estimates 
include rule familiarization, compliance determination, and CDR form 
completion (Ref. 7). Estimated changes to recordkeeping burden and cost 
are negligible and estimated at zero. An estimated 5,660 sites are 
expected to report during the next CDR submission period in 2020. The 
total incremental burden and cost are estimated at 32,000 hours and 
$2.5 million for the CDR 2020 submission period (first cycle), 34,000 
hours and $2.7 million for the 2024 CDR submission period (second 
cycle), and 27,000 hours and $2.1 million for the 2028 CDR submission 
period (future cycles). On an annualized basis, using a 3 percent and a 
7 percent discount rate over a 10-year period, the annualized 
incremental cost both round to an estimated $2.5 million per year (Ref. 
7).

II. Background

A. What is the Chemical Data Reporting rule?

    As described in the proposed rule, the CDR rule requires U.S. 
manufacturers of certain chemicals listed on the TSCA Inventory to 
report to EPA every four years certain information about chemical 
substances manufactured for all years since the last principal 
reporting year. To minimize reporting burden, detailed information is 
required only for the principal reporting year (i.e., 2019), including 
a breakout of the production volume to provide separate volumes for 
domestically manufactured and imported amounts. Generally, reporting is 
required for substances whose production volumes are 25,000 pounds or 
more at any single site during any of the calendar years since the last 
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lower threshold applies for chemical substances that are the subject of 
certain TSCA actions (see 40 CFR 711.8(b)). The CDR rule generally 
excludes several groups of chemical substances from its reporting 
requirements, e.g., polymers, microorganisms, naturally occurring 
chemical substances, certain forms of natural gas, and water (see 40 
CFR 711.5 and 711.6). For the 2016 CDR cycle, EPA received CDR site 
reports (Form U's) from 5,660 sites with an associated 42,464 chemical 
reports, providing information on 8,717 unique chemicals.
    Persons domestically manufacturing or importing chemical substances 
are required to report information such as company name, site location 
and other identifying information, production volume of the reportable 
chemical substance, and exposure-related information associated with 
the manufacture of each reportable chemical substance, including the 
physical form and maximum concentration of the chemical substance, the 
number of potentially exposed workers at the reporting site, and 
certain processing and use information (40 CFR 711.15). Under CDR, 
submitters report information to the extent that it is ``known to or 
reasonably ascertainable'' (40 CFR 711.15), which means ``all 
information in a person's possession or control, plus all information 
that a reasonable person similarly situated might be expected to 
possess, control, or know'' (40 CFR 711.3, referencing 40 CFR 704.3). 
Reported information can be claimed as confidential, with certain 
exceptions (40 CFR 711.30).

B. EPA's Proposed Rule for Revisions to the CDR Rule

    On April 25, 2019, EPA proposed the rule ``TSCA Chemical Data 
Reporting Revisions and Small Manufacturer Definition Update for 
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under TSCA section 8(a)'' 
(Ref. 1). EPA proposed several changes to the CDR rule to make 
regulatory updates to align with new statutory requirements of TSCA and 
improve the CDR data collected as necessary to support the 
implementation of TSCA, which could have potentially reduced or 
increased burden for certain CDR reporters. In particular, EPA proposed 
to:
    1. Harmonize the CDR processing and use codes with OECD codes;
    2. Add the requirement to report the NAICS code(s) for the site of 
manufacture;
    3. Modify the requirement to indicate whether a chemical is removed 
from the waste stream and recycled, remanufactured, reprocessed, or 
reused to instead require an indication of whether a chemical is 
removed from the waste stream and recycled;
    4. Add a requirement to identify the percent total production 
volume of a chemical substance that is a byproduct; require that the 
secondary submitter of a joint submission report the chemical specific 
function along with the percentage of the chemical in the imported 
product;
    5. Add a voluntary data element to provide a public contact;
    6. Modify the definition of ``parent company'' to clarify the 
definition;
    7. Add the requirement to report a foreign parent company, when 
applicable, and codify reporting scenarios;
    8. Simplify the reporting process for co-manufacturers by enabling 
a multi-reporter process for reporters to separately report directly to 
EPA within the e-CDRweb reporting tool;
    9. Allow reporting in specified metal categories for inorganic 
byproducts;
    10. Add exemptions for specifically identified byproducts that are 
recycled in a site-limited, enclosed system and for byproducts that are 
manufactured as part of non-integral pollution control and boiler 
equipment;
    11. Clarify regulatory text by removing outdated text, 
consolidating exemptions, and making other improvements; and
    12. Update the size standards definition for small manufacturers 
for reporting and recordkeeping requirements under TSCA section 8(a) 
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    \1\ While the CDR revisions and the updates to the small 
manufacturer definition were proposed together in the same document, 
EPA is addressing the proposed small manufacturer definition in a 
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C. Public Comments and Other Public Input

    The proposed rule provided for a 60-day public comment period, 
ending on June 24, 2019. EPA received 24 comments. Commenters included 
industry trade associations (18 comments representing 23 
organizations), government entities (one comment), the National Tribal 
Toxics Council (one comment), and non-governmental organizations (three 
comments representing six organizations). Comments addressed many 
provisions of EPA's proposed rule and generally supported EPA's 
proposal. Of the 24 comments received, 23 addressed provisions in this 
rule. Specifically, EPA received 13 comments regarding some proposed 
changes to reportable data elements that either supported EPA's 
proposal or raised issues that EPA intends to address in the 
Instructions for Reporting (Ref. 9).\2\ Separately, EPA received 12 
comments that provided information on the reporting burden related to 
these or similar data elements.
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    \2\ These proposed changes addressed by the commenters included 
harmonizing the CDR processing and use codes with OECD codes; adding 
the requirement to report the NAICs code(s) for the site of 
manufacture; requiring reporting of the chemical-specific function 
in a joint submission; modifying the definition of parent company 
and requiring reporting of a foreign parent company; modifying the 
requirement to indicate whether a chemical is recycled, 
remanufactured, reprocessed, or reused, by changing the requirement 
to indicate whether a chemical is removed from the waste stream and 
recycled; and adding a requirement to identify the percent total 
production volume of a chemical that is a byproduct.
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    For the proposed co-manufacturing reporting mechanism, comments 
were generally supportive of the proposal but requested additional 
flexibility. EPA received 14 comments about the two proposed exemptions 
for byproducts, most of which were supportive. Commenters who were not 
supportive of the proposed exemptions for byproducts explained that the 
exemptions could increase the complexity of reporting and that the 
byproduct exemptions were not sufficiently expansive to meaningfully 
reduce reporting burden. EPA also received 12 comments on changes to 
existing exemptions and other potential future changes, all of which 
are outside of the scope of this action.
    EPA received eight comments about changes to requirements for 
claiming confidentiality. Five commenters did not support EPA's 
proposal regarding which data elements could not be claimed as 
confidential, while other commenters suggested that additional data 
elements should not be able to be claimed as confidential. Following 
consideration of the comments received, EPA is finalizing as proposed 
the following: (1) Barring certain processing and use data considered 
``general'' from confidentiality claims, and (2) requiring upfront 
substantiation for all CBI claims except for production volume. As 
described in Unit III., EPA is finalizing with some limited 
modifications the proposed substantiation questions for data elements 
requiring upfront substantiation. In consideration of comments received 
and with an interest in engaging with reporters' concerns about 
disclosure, EPA is modifying the proposed substantiation questions. An 
overview of the revisions to the substantiation questions in 40 CFR 
711.30 is in Unit III.A.1. Additionally, based on comments received, 
EPA is not finalizing the proposed voluntary public contact data 
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alternative reporting in specified categories for inorganic byproducts.
    In this preamble, EPA has responded to many of the comments 
relevant to the proposed revisions to CDR; EPA's comprehensive response 
to comments related to this final action is in the Response to Comments 
document (Ref. 10). EPA is finalizing in a separate action an amendment 
to update the size standards definition for small manufacturers for 
reporting and recordkeeping requirements under TSCA section 8(a), which 
includes a separate Response to Comment document addressing comments 
specific to the small manufacturing definition.
    In addition to public comments received on the proposal, EPA 
solicited information through other mechanisms. Specifically, EPA 
conducted two identical sessions as part of tribal outreach on the 
proposed rule to provide background information on the proposed rule 
and to obtain feedback (Ref. 11). EPA received no follow-up comments 
from the tribal outreach. EPA also met with IPC (Association Connecting 
Electronics Industries) at EPA headquarters, toured a printed circuit 
board manufacturing site (TTM Technologies, Inc.), and, with Lehigh 
Hanson Cement, toured a Portland cement clinker manufacturing site. 
(Ref. 12, Ref. 13, and Ref. 14). In the meetings and on these tours, 
EPA received information on how byproducts and wastes are stored and 
eventually transported offsite for recycling; this information was 
useful in the development of this final rule.

III. Detailed Discussion of the Modifications to the CDR Rule

    EPA is making a number of revisions to the CDR rule, as described 
in this Unit. The regulatory text of this document describes the 
specific CDR reporting requirements being amended and includes both the 
modified and selected unmodified portions of the regulatory text (see 
40 CFR part 711). EPA has also developed information for the public 
that includes specific reporting instructions, questions and answers, 
and case studies, and EPA intends to conduct webinars to help potential 
CDR submitters become familiar with the revised reporting processes and 
amended reporting requirements. The information sources and information 
on the webinars will be available on the CDR website (http://www.epa.gov/cdr).

A. What changes have been made to requirements for claiming 
confidentiality?

    EPA is finalizing changes to requirements related to claiming CDR 
data as confidential, so as to be consistent with the new statutory 
requirements in TSCA section 14. The 2016 amendments to TSCA included 
mandated new procedural requirements for the submission and Agency 
management of CBI claims, including new substantiation requirements, a 
certification requirement, and a requirement for Agency review of 
specified CBI claims within 90 days after receipt of the claim. The 
revisions to this rule implement and facilitate the new TSCA 
requirements. Specific changes are discussed in this Unit and in Unit 
III.A. of the proposed rule (Ref. 1). EPA estimates that the changes to 
the CBI substantiation requirements will result in a decrease in 
burden, which is explained in detail in Chapter 4.3.2 in the Economic 
Analysis (Ref. 7). Public comments regarding claims of confidentiality 
generally addressed: Data elements that are not eligible for 
confidentiality claims, data elements that are exempt from upfront 
substantiation, and substantiation questions.
    One commenter provided detailed comments on the proposed questions 
and additionally referenced a recent Supreme Court decision (Food 
Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media, 139 S. Ct. 2356 (2019)) 
addressing the test for determining whether commercial information 
qualifies as ``confidential'' for purposes of Exemption 4 of the 
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4). In that 
decision, the Court rejected the ``substantial competitive harm'' test 
that had long been applied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. 
Circuit, under which certain commercial information could not be deemed 
``confidential'' unless disclosure was likely to cause substantial harm 
to the competitive position of the person from whom the information was 
obtained. 139 S. Ct. at 2361, 2364-66. EPA also received a request to 
reopen the comment period to allow others to provide comment on this 
Court decision (Ref. 15).
    EPA determined that the Supreme Court decision did not impact the 
finalization of the substantiation questions or CBI review criteria 
that were proposed in this TSCA rulemaking because Congress amended 
TSCA section 14 in 2016 to, among other things, specifically require 
any person asserting a CBI claim under TSCA to include a certified 
statement that the person has ``a reasonable basis to conclude that 
disclosure of the information is likely to cause substantial harm to 
the competitive position of the person.'' TSCA section 
14(c)(1)(B)(iii), (c)(5); see also TSCA section 14(c)(1)(C)(ii)(II) 
(referencing substantial competitive harm). Based on these requirements 
in TSCA section 14, EPA determined that neither the ``substantial 
competitive harm'' review criterion nor any related substantiation 
question for the TSCA CBI claims addressed in this rulemaking should be 
removed based on the Supreme Court's decision. EPA accordingly decided 
not to reopen the comment period. See the Response to Comments document 
for additional discussion. (Ref. 10).
    1. Substantiations. EPA interprets TSCA section 14(c)(3) as 
requiring substantiation of any non-exempt CBI claim at the time the 
information claimed as CBI is submitted to EPA (Ref. 16). The Agency is 
finalizing the amendment of the CDR substantiation provisions to 
require substantiation for all confidentiality claims except for those 
types of information exempt from substantiation under TSCA section 
14(c)(2), which are described later in this Unit. EPA modified the 
proposed regulatory text to remove references to data elements that 
were proposed and not finalized, such as the public contact information 
discussed in Unit III.F.1., to change text for clarity, and to correct 
cross-references.
    EPA is finalizing revisions to the substantiation questions in 40 
CFR 711.30, with some changes between the proposed changes and those 
that are being finalized. In consideration of comments received and 
with an interest in engaging with reporters' concerns about disclosure, 
EPA is modifying the proposed substantiation questions. An overview of 
the revisions to the substantiation questions in 40 CFR 711.30 is as 
follows.
    A set of standard questions, set forth in 40 CFR 711.30(b), applies 
to all non-exempt CBI claims. In response to comments received, EPA 
modified the questions to facilitate clarity and understanding of the 
questions themselves and to help ensure that submitters are correctly 
and appropriately substantiating their confidentiality claims. For 
example, to the question about substantial competitive harm (40 CFR 
711.30(b)(1)), EPA has expanded the proposed statement ``If you 
answered yes, explain the substantial harm'' to a clearer description: 
``If you answered yes, describe the substantial harmful effects that 
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competitive position if the information is disclosed, including but not 
limited to how a competitor could use such information and the causal 
relationship between the disclosure and the harmful effects.'' 
Likewise, EPA added additional examples to the question about where the 
information may have been publicly disclosed (40 CFR 711.30(b)(3)), and 
split the question into three parts so that the first part discusses 
disclosure required under other Federal law, the second part addresses 
more general public documents, and the third part is specific to 
patents.
    EPA proposed additional questions that were targeted to specific 
data elements. An additional series of four questions for specific 
chemical identity CBI claims is set forth in 40 CFR 711.30(c). The 
first proposed question, at 40 CFR 711.30(c)(1), addresses whether the 
chemical substance is publicly known to be in commerce in the United 
States. EPA modified this question to remove language identified as 
confusing by a commenter and to clarify that the inquiry is intended to 
address knowledge by the public at large as well as by competitors 
within the industry. The second and third proposed questions, at 40 CFR 
711.30(c)(2)-(3), address the ability for others to reverse engineer 
the chemical identity. The second question has been slightly modified 
to be worded in a consistent manner with other questions. The third 
question has been modified to clarify EPA's expectation that the 
response takes into account existing technologies, and that it 
addresses whether a chemical identity is ``readily'' discoverable. The 
fourth proposed question, at 40 CFR 711.30(c)(4), addresses the release 
of confidential process information and has been finalized as proposed.
    Information about substantiating for company, site, and technical 
contact identity is finalized in 40 CFR 711.30(a)(6), proposed in 40 
CFR 711.30(d). As proposed, there was one additional question at 40 CFR 
711.30(d)(1) for the substantiation of these claims (Ref. 1). EPA did 
not finalize this question because it is substantially the same as the 
question finalized at 40 CFR 711.30(b)(3), which submitters must 
already answer for these data element claims. EPA is retaining the 40 
CFR 711.30(d) paragraph, finalized in 40 CFR 711.30(a)(6), because it 
explains when the submitter may assert a claim for the linkage between 
the company, site, or technical contact identity and the chemical 
substance.
    Requirements to substantiate confidentiality claims for certain 
processing and use information are set forth in 40 CFR 711.30(a)(7). As 
proposed, there were two additional questions for these claims. EPA did 
not finalize either question because EPA determined that these 
questions solicited the same information that claimants would already 
be required to provide in their responses to the substantiation 
questions applicable to all CBI claims, and would not provide 
additional information that is uniquely necessary for adjudicating CBI 
claims for these data elements. The question proposed at 40 CFR 
711.30(e)(1) is substantially the same as the question finalized at 40 
CFR 711.30(b)(3), and the question proposed at 40 CFR 711.30(e)(2) is 
substantially the same as the question finalized at 40 CFR 
711.30(b)(2), which submitters must already answer for these data 
element claims.
    EPA is finalizing, with some changes from the proposal, 40 CFR 
711.30(a)(3), which describes the data elements that are exempt from 
the requirement to provide substantiations at the time the data are 
submitted. EPA believes that the only data elements collected under CDR 
that may be subject to the TSCA section 14(c)(2) exemption from upfront 
substantiation requirements are (1) production volume (711.30(a)(3)(i)) 
and (2) supplier information associated with joint submissions, such as 
supplier identity and details of the full composition of a mixture 
(711.30(a)(3)(ii) and (iii)). In addition, EPA believes that a petition 
submitted under 40 CFR 711.6(b)(2)(iii) or 40 CFR 711.10(d)(1)(ii) may 
contain information that is described in TSCA section 14(c)(2) 
(711.30(a)(3)(iv)). However, the data elements that are exempted from 
upfront substantiation may still be subject to substantiation and CBI 
review under the circumstances described in TSCA section 14(f).
    a. Regarding production volume. EPA is finalizing its proposal not 
to require substantiation at the time the claim of confidentiality is 
made for five production volume data elements (so, for the 2020 
reporting cycle, the volume domestically manufactured in 2019, the 
volume imported in 2019, and the total production volume for each of 
the three years 2016 through 2018). For each reported chemical, total 
production volume is reported for each of the years since the last 
principal reporting year--except for the current principal reporting 
year, for which the production volume is reported as domestically 
manufactured and imported volumes.
    While commenters in general agreed with the proposal, some 
commenters wanted EPA to expand the exemption from upfront 
substantiation to include all data elements that contain a volume 
(i.e., volume used on site and volume directly exported) because such 
information relates to the production volume of a chemical substance. 
EPA disagrees with the suggestion that TSCA section 14(c)(2)(F), which 
exempts from upfront substantiation requirements ``[s]pecific 
production or import volumes of the manufacturer or processor,'' is 
intended to exempt any data element referencing a volume. Because 
volume used on site and volume directly exported provide information 
about the disposition of the chemical after it is produced or imported, 
rather than information about the total amount originally produced or 
imported by the manufacturer, these data elements are not the 
``production or import volumes'' listed in TSCA section 14(c)(2)(F). 
Therefore, EPA did not add these two data elements to the list at 40 
CFR 711.30(a)(3) of data elements that do not require substantiation of 
confidentiality claims at the time of submission.
    b. Regarding information associated with a joint submission. EPA is 
finalizing as proposed requirements associated with making 
confidentiality claims for joint submissions, described in 40 CFR 
711.30(d)(1). This includes the requirement that in a joint submission, 
the primary submitter identify whether the supplier information, 
including the supplier identity and chemical substance name (trade 
name), is confidential. Because EPA interprets these data elements as 
``[i]nformation identifying a supplier'' under TSCA section 
14(c)(2)(C), substantiation of the confidentiality claims for this 
information will not be required at the time of submission. The 
secondary submitter of the joint submission will provide its company 
name and location, a technical contact, trade name, chemical 
identity(ies), and percentage of each chemical substance in the 
composition of the substance or mixture represented by the trade name.
    The secondary submitter is responsible for asserting all 
confidentiality claims for the data elements that it submits directly 
to EPA and for substantiating those claims not exempt under 40 CFR 
711.30(a)(3)(iii). Secondary submitters should note that EPA is 
finalizing the requirement to collect the function of each chemical in 
the mixture in a joint submission, as described in Unit III.B.5. The 
function of the chemical is one of the processing and use data elements 
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from claims of confidentiality by 40 CFR 711.30(a)(2)(ii). Other data 
elements, such as the chemical substance identity, can be claimed as 
confidential by the secondary submitter following the provisions in 40 
CFR 711.30. Except for the percentage composition information, which is 
generally exempt from substantiation pursuant to TSCA section 
14(c)(2)(D), all other reported data elements are subject to 
substantiation at the time the information is submitted.
    2. Certification. The authorized official submitting 
confidentiality claims must certify that all claims for confidentiality 
are true and correct, and that all information submitted to 
substantiate such claims is true and correct. In addition, all persons 
asserting a confidentiality claim must include the statement described 
in TSCA section 14(c)(1)(B), and the authorized official must certify 
that this statement is true and correct. EPA previously combined these 
requirements into a single certification statement, which was 
implemented in the CDR electronic reporting tool in June 2016. EPA is 
finalizing as proposed the codification of the language of the 
certification statement in the CDR rule (see the final regulatory text 
for 40 CFR 711.30(a)(5)).
    3. Processing and use data not protected from disclosure: EPA is 
finalizing its proposal to bar confidentiality claims for certain data 
elements that are ineligible for confidential treatment pursuant to 
TSCA section 14(b)(3)(B). The finalized regulatory text includes a 
correction to the proposed regulatory text to match the Agency's intent 
as described in the preamble to the proposed rule.
    a. Final requirements. EPA is finalizing the codification that the 
following data elements cannot be claimed as confidential because they 
constitute general descriptions of processes, functions, and uses, 
including information that customarily would be shared with the general 
public or within an industry or industry sector, under TSCA section 
14(b)(3)(B):
     Certain Industrial processing and use data elements. The 
data elements directly related to how the chemical is used or 
processed, i.e., the type of process or use; the industrial sector; and 
the industrial function (40 CFR 711.15(b)(4)(i)(A), (B), and (C)).
     Certain Consumer and Commercial use data elements. The 
data elements directly related to how the chemical is used, i.e., the 
product category (40 CFR 711.15(b)(4)(ii)(A)); whether the chemical is 
used in commercial or consumer products (40 CFR 711.15(b)(4)(ii)(C)); 
whether the chemical is likely to be used in children's products (40 
CFR 711.15(b)(4)(ii)(D)); and the function of the chemical in the 
consumer or commercial product (40 CFR 711.15(b)(4)(ii)(B)) (the 
function is a new data element--see Unit III.B.1.a. for additional 
information).
    With the final regulatory text, EPA corrected the proposed 
regulatory text to include whether the chemical is likely to be used in 
children's products (40 CFR 711.15(b)(4)(ii)(D)) as a data element that 
is barred from confidentiality claims. The preamble to the proposed 
rule described the Agency's intent to include this data element as a 
general description of the use of the chemical substance (Ref. 1).
    Similarly, EPA is finalizing the proposal that submitters may 
continue to assert claims of confidentiality for the following 
processing and use data elements, because they do not offer a ``general 
description'' of a process or use and therefore do not fall within the 
limits of TSCA section 14(b)(3)(B):
     Certain Industrial Processing and use data elements. 
Percent production volume, number of sites, and number of workers (40 
CFR 711.15(b)(4)(i)(D), (E), and (F)).
     Certain Consumer and Commercial use data elements. Percent 
production volume, maximum concentration, and number of commercial 
workers (40 CFR 711.15(b)(4)(ii)(E), (F), and (G)).
    b. Discussion of TSCA section 14(b)(3)(B) and public comments 
received. TSCA section 14(b)(3)(B) limits protection from disclosure 
for general descriptions of process, function, and use information, 
including information that customarily would be shared with the general 
public or within an industry or industry sector. EPA proposed to codify 
in the regulatory text that several data elements could not be claimed 
as confidential because they constitute general descriptions of 
processes and uses that customarily would be shared with the general 
public or within an industry or industry sector. EPA received comments 
that supported and opposed the proposal to bar certain confidentiality 
claims.
    Some commenters opposed to barring confidentiality claims disagreed 
with the Agency position that TSCA section 14(b)(3)(B) categorically 
prohibits protection from disclosure for any particular information 
such as certain processing and use data elements. EPA disagrees with 
those comments, and believes that the statutory text in TSCA section 
14(b)(3) (entitled ``Other information not protected from disclosure'') 
and (b)(5) is clear that the information described in section 
14(b)(3)(B) is not eligible for the protections from disclosure 
afforded to businesses under TSCA section 14 or FOIA Exemption 4 
(pertaining to confidential business information).
    Other commenters opposed to barring these confidentiality claims 
agreed that these processing and use data elements do not typically 
require CBI claims, but asserted that with the proposed expansion to 
the more-specific OECD codes, there would be greater potential for some 
combinations of codes to reveal specific and unique use information 
that may be confidential. These commenters also asserted that in 
certain situations, chemicals can have unique functions in consumer/
commercial products, and therefore CBI claims should be permitted. 
However, none of the commenters offered examples to illustrate 
situations in which the combinations of generic category codes would 
reveal specific information about a use or function, as opposed to a 
general description. Following careful consideration of these comments, 
EPA determined that, even in combinations with the newly-finalized OECD 
harmonized codes, the information remains general and therefore not 
eligible for CBI status under TSCA section 14(b)(3)(B).
    Commenters that supported barring confidentiality claims for these 
data elements asserted that EPA needs to do more to prevent unjustified 
claims of confidentiality, advocated for increased transparency of CDR 
data, and asserted that other data elements also qualify as a ``general 
description of a process used in the manufacture or processing and . . 
. functions and uses'' under TSCA section 14(b)(3)(B) that should be 
barred from CBI status or alternatively are barred from CBI status 
because they are part of a health and safety study under TSCA section 
14(b)(2). EPA recognizes the importance of transparency and the need to 
enable submitters to protect information that meets the standards for 
confidentiality. Concerning the TSCA section 14(b)(3)(B) assertion, the 
commenters provided no support for why other data elements might be 
considered process information, a necessary part of the ``general 
description of a process . . .'' as described in TSCA section 
14(b)(3)(B). Concerning the TSCA section 14(b)(2) assertion, EPA 
disagrees with the suggestion that data in a CDR submission could be 
characterized as a health and safety study or information from a health 
and safety study. See the Response to Comments for additional 
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B. What changes have been made to the reportable data elements?

    1. Processing and use codes. The CDR rule requires manufacturers to 
report industrial, consumer, and commercial processing and use 
information for chemical substances manufactured during the principal 
reporting year. EPA is finalizing, with modification from the proposal, 
changes to the data elements comprising this processing and use 
information. Specifically, EPA is finalizing the replacement of the CDR 
industrial function and commercial/consumer product use codes with 
codes based on OECD function, product, and article use categories and 
adding the requirement to report the function of the chemical in 
commercial/consumer products. As a result of public comments received, 
EPA is phasing-in the implementation of the OECD-based codes, such that 
reporting during the 2020 CDR submission period for the chemical 
substances designated by EPA as a high priority for risk evaluation (84 
FR 71924, December 30, 2019) are required to use the OECD-based codes 
and reporters for all other chemical substances may report using either 
the OECD-based codes or the current CDR codes. Reporting using the 
OECD-based codes will be fully implemented and required for all 
chemical substances beginning with the 2024 CDR submission period. In 
addition, EPA proposed to list the updated codes in the instructions 
for CDR reporting. As a result of public comments received, EPA is 
codifying the updated codes in the CFR.
    Some commenters expressed concern with the level of understanding 
that manufacturers have for the downstream processing and use of 
chemicals. EPA recognizes that some manufacturers may have less 
knowledge than other manufacturers about the downstream processing and 
use of their reported chemical substances. As described in the 
Instructions for Reporting, submitters are to exercise certain levels 
of due diligence in gathering the information required by the CDR rule 
and, if the knowledge is not known or reasonably ascertainable, to 
indicate so on the reporting form by selecting ``NKRA.'' See the 
Instructions for Reporting for examples (Ref. 9). EPA recognizes that 
downstream processors and users may have better knowledge of the 
functions and uses than the chemical manufactures, but the agency is 
balancing the need for reduced reporting burden with maintaining the 
ability to receive the information needed to understand potential 
chemical exposure.
    Other public comments related to the proposed processing and use 
code amendments, and EPA's responses, can be found in the response to 
comment document (Ref. 10). These new codes can be found at 40 CFR 
711.15 in Tables 6 and 9.
    At the time of proposal, EPA did not develop burden estimates 
associated with replacing the current CDR codes with ones based on the 
OECD codes, because such estimates heavily rely on the e-CDRweb user 
interface that will feature burden-reducing guided data entry. EPA 
noted that the addition of the function categories for commercial/
consumer products is a new data element whose addition could 
potentially result in an increase in burden. Ultimately, EPA did not 
foresee a substantial increase in burden due to the use of the new 
codes and is finalizing the use of these new codes as proposed. To 
manage the potential burden increase, EPA planned to take non-
regulatory steps to reduce burden, including: (1) Incorporating 
intelligent sorting and a smart search option into the reporting tool, 
(2) publishing cross references to current codes, and (3) publishing 
detailed definitions and examples for each code. EPA has incorporated 
these features into the eCDRweb reporting tool and the Instructions for 
Reporting (Ref. 9). The intelligent sorting feature will be implemented 
into the eCDRweb reporting tool for 2024 reporting; the smart search 
option is implemented for the 2020 reporting. Although the number of 
codes has increased, the inclusion of these features results in a 
slight decrease in estimated burden once all features are fully 
implemented in the eCDRweb reporting tool (a decrease of 0.461 hours 
per report, see Appendix C of the Economic Analysis (Ref. 7) for 
further details).
    Under CDR, there are two main categories of use codes: Function 
codes and product codes. The function of a chemical, combined with the 
type of product that the chemical is used in, provides information 
about an exposure scenario with unique characteristics. Information 
about exposure scenarios is necessary for implementation of TSCA 
section 6 for prioritization and risk evaluations.
    a. Function codes (industrial and consumer/commercial). EPA is 
finalizing the requirement to report function categories for both 
industrial applications and commercial/consumer products and to adopt 
categories based on the OECD functional use categories. Under this 
final rule, the current 35 function codes have been replaced by 117 
OECD-based function codes. EPA finalized the function codes as 
proposed, with one modification. In response to a comment that there 
was not an appropriate code to report the function of a substrate metal 
in an alloy when the alloy is imported, EPA changed the definition for 
function code U040A from ``Alloying Element--Chemical substances that 
are added to materials/metals formulated to modify properties such as 
strength, hardness, or to facilitate treatment'' to ``Alloys--Chemical 
substances that are a combination of materials/metals formulated for 
specific properties such as strength, hardness, or to facilitate 
treatment.''
    In this final rule, not all of the OECD harmonized codes are 
adopted as individual CDR function codes because some are for 
functional uses not covered by TSCA (e.g., in the circumstances where, 
because of a chemical's particular use, it is not a ``chemical 
substance'' under TSCA section 3(2)(B)(vi)). For the proposal, EPA 
requested comments on whether all of the OECD harmonized codes should 
be listed so that the codes are an exact match, even if the uses are 
not covered by TSCA. After consideration of the public comments 
received, EPA has finalized the list as proposed, which does not 
separately list the functional uses not covered by TSCA and continues 
to include a non-TSCA code as a blanket code for these applications, 
such as for a food or cosmetic (other than soap), when the chemical is 
reportable to CDR because the chemical is also used in a way that falls 
under the jurisdiction of TSCA.
    EPA is listing these codes in the CFR at 40 CFR 711.15 Table 6. 
Additional details about the function categories, how they are related 
to the OECD functional use categories, and a crosswalk with the current 
CDR function codes are in the supplemental document Technical Support 
Document: Harmonizing CDR Functional and Product codes with OECD 
Functional, Product, and Article Codes (Ref. 17).
    b. Commercial/consumer product codes. Under this final rule, the 
current 33 consumer/commercial product categories have been replaced by 
96 OECD-based product categories. Under TSCA, the definition of 
``chemical substance'' excludes certain products, including pesticides, 
tobacco, and food. Some of the OECD harmonized product categories cover 
the TSCA-excluded products; those particular codes were not adopted in 
CDR. The former CDR codes contained a catch-all ``non-TSCA code'' for 
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will continue to provide the same ``non-TSCA'' code as a blanket code 
for these applications. EPA also agrees with one comment requesting 
``to exclude the use of the OECD code for articles intended for food 
contact'' and, as a result, is consolidating both C206A (Articles for 
food contact, including metal articles) and C301A (Articles intended 
for food contact including paper articles; plastic articles (soft); 
plastic articles (hard); rubber articles; metal articles; fabrics, 
textiles, and apparel) with CC990, the ``Non-TSCA use'' code (Ref. 10) 
For a more detailed discussion of these changes, see Unit III.B.1. of 
the proposed rule (Ref. 1).
    c. Implementation of the OECD-based codes. Under this final rule, 
EPA is phasing in reporting of the OECD-based codes. For reporting 
during the 2020 CDR submission period, (from June 1, 2020, to September 
30, 2020), submitters are required to use the OECD-based codes for the 
chemical substances designated by EPA as a high priority for risk 
evaluation and, for all other chemical substances, may use either the 
OECD-based codes or the CDR codes. The chemical substances designated 
by EPA as a high priority for risk evaluation are listed in 40 CFR 
711.15, Table 7. For reporting during the 2024 and future submission 
periods, submitters are required to use the OECD-based codes for all 
chemical substances for which the submitter is reporting processing and 
use information.
    2. NAICS codes for manufacturers. EPA is finalizing the requirement 
that submitters report the 6-digit NAICS code that best describes the 
manufacturing activities conducted at the reporting site. The NAICS was 
developed under the direction and guidance of the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) as the standard for use by Federal statistical 
agencies in classifying business establishments for the collection, 
tabulation, presentation, and analysis of statistical data. NAICS is 
based on a production-oriented concept, meaning that it groups 
establishments into industries according to similarity in the processes 
used to produce goods or services (Ref. 18). Use of the standard 
provides uniformity and comparability in the presentation and 
understanding of data. EPA estimates that this finalized change will 
result in a small increase in burden, which is explained in detail in 
Chapter 4.3.2 in the Economic Analysis (Ref. 7). For a more detailed 
discussion of this change, see Unit III.B.2. of the proposed rule (Ref. 
1).
    EPA received comments on the proposed rule regarding the addition 
of the NAICS codes for manufacturing sites that supported and opposed 
the revision. Commenters that supported the addition agreed with EPA 
that including NAICS codes provides practical utility for the Agency 
because the use of NAICS codes will enable industry-specific analysis 
and increase the ability to combine CDR data with other sources (e.g., 
TRI). Commenters that opposed the addition stated that identifying a 
single NAICS code for some reporters could be overly burdensome, 
especially for reporters that consolidate imports at the company 
headquarters, for which multiple NAICS codes could apply. In 
consideration of these comments, EPA is finalizing the requirement for 
reporting a 6-digit NAICS code, but will allow the reporter to indicate 
up to three NAICS codes to address the concerns expressed for some 
importers that identifying a single NAICS code would be difficult. 
Given that CDR data are higher-level data intended for screening 
purposes, EPA determined that three NAICS codes would be adequate. If 
more than three NAICS codes could apply, the reporter should identify 
and report the three more representative NAICS codes. EPA believes that 
the increase in burden caused by this change is minimal, compared to 
the increase in practical utility the information can provide to the 
Agency to better analyze the data by industry sector. In most 
situations, submitters will report the single NAICS code that best 
represents the activities associated with the site, to the extent that 
it is known or reasonably ascertainable. In situations where multiple 
NAICS could apply and the reporter is unable to identify a single 
NAICS, such as for reporters that consolidate imports for multiple 
sites, submitters will be allowed to report up to three NAICS codes 
that best represent the activities associated with the intended use of 
the imported chemical substances. See the Instructions for Reporting 
for examples (Ref. 9). For more information, see the EPA's Response to 
Comment Document (Ref. 10).
    3. Modifying recycled information. EPA is finalizing as proposed 
the requirement to report whether a reportable chemical substance is 
recycled or otherwise used for a commercial purpose, instead of being 
disposed of as a waste or included in a waste stream. In past CDR 
reporting periods, CDR submitters have identified whether their 
reportable chemical substance is recycled, remanufactured, reprocessed, 
reused, or otherwise used for a commercial purpose instead of being 
disposed of as a waste or included in a waste stream. EPA is finalizing 
the modification to this data element by removing the terms 
``remanufactured, reprocessed, reused,'' as these terms may be 
interpreted and applied too broadly to obtain the information of 
interest for this collection. These terms are also not necessarily 
synonymous with ``recycle'' in all scenarios. For a more detailed 
discussion of this changes, see Unit III.B.3. of the proposed rule 
(Ref. 1).
    For the proposed rule, EPA solicited comment on whether submitters 
should identify the percentage of total production volume of their 
chemical substance that is recycled, instead of only designating 
whether recycling occurred. While one commenter stated that modifying 
the required recycling data element to include the percentage of total 
production volume would be overly burdensome and impractical, other 
commenters supported reporting recycling by percentage if it is useful 
to the Agency in prioritization of chemicals for risk evaluation. EPA 
has determined that knowing whether any amount of the chemical is 
recycled or otherwise used for a commercial purpose, instead of being 
disposed of as a waste, is currently sufficient for TSCA purposes, and 
that the increased specificity of this data element may not warrant the 
associated potential increase in reporting burden. As a result of these 
comments, EPA is retaining a ``yes or no'' style of response and is not 
finalizing a requirement for reporters to identify the percent recycled 
when reporting to CDR.
    4. Percent byproduct. EPA is finalizing as a voluntary reporting 
element the reporting of the percent total production volume (by 
weight) for a chemical substance that is a byproduct within four 
ranges: 0 percent, greater than 0 but less than 50 percent, greater 
than or equal to 50 percent but less than 100 percent, or 100 percent. 
This is a modification from the proposal, which proposed to require 
that the data element be reported and that the percentages for the 
percent byproduct be rounded to the nearest 10 percent, unless the 
percentage is less than 5 percent, rather than as a larger range. EPA 
received comments that both supported and opposed the addition of 
reporting the percent byproduct. Those who supported the addition 
stated that knowing the percent byproduct was useful for the Agency in 
order to provide future exemptions for those who recycle their 
byproducts, as it will enable the identification of manufacturers, such 
as the printed circuit board fabricators, who report to CDR solely due 
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production. Other commenters stated that it is well-known that 
byproducts (organic and inorganic) can be important sources of exposure 
and risk and should be reported under the CDR rule so EPA can have 
information to aid with assessment of their health and environmental 
impact and be better able to ``understand a larger spectrum of 
potential exposure scenarios, by improving understanding of the 
connection between manufacturing and downstream activities for the 
purposes of substance life cycle assessments and risk evaluation'' 
(Ref. 10 and Ref. 19). Commenters who opposed the addition stated that 
this data element is unnecessary and could add complexity rather than 
reducing it.
    Due to the comments received on this proposed data element and the 
concern that determining the specific percent byproduct (to the nearest 
10 percent or more precisely if less than 5 percent) would be 
unnecessarily burdensome, EPA is finalizing the addition of this data 
element as a voluntary data element and to allow for reporting in 
ranges to reduce submitter burden. Rather than reporters providing the 
specific percent byproduct as proposed, EPA is finalizing a requirement 
that reporters provide information about the percent byproduct by 
selecting one of four ranges.
    A byproduct is a chemical substance that is produced without a 
separate commercial intent during the manufacture, processing, use, or 
disposal of another chemical substance(s) or mixture(s); because it is 
part of the manufacture of a chemical product for a commercial purpose, 
it is considered to be produced for the purpose of obtaining a 
commercial advantage and is therefore itself considered manufactured 
for a commercial purpose (40 CFR 704.3, definitions for byproduct and 
manufacture for commercial purposes). EPA is adding this voluntary data 
element to become more aware of which industries primarily manufacture 
byproducts and to be better able to understand a larger spectrum of 
potential exposure scenarios, for the purposes of chemical substance 
life cycle assessments and risk evaluation. In addition, EPA will use 
this information to inform future decisions about potential changes to 
CDR requirements.
    Some commenters who opposed this data element appeared to 
mistakenly interpret that the percent byproduct meant what percentage 
of the reported chemical substance, which was not itself a byproduct, 
had some percentage of a byproduct remaining with the reported chemical 
substance. EPA is not requesting the reporting of the byproducts within 
the intended product, which frequently are referred to by industry as 
contaminants, but rather the byproducts that are manufactured and then 
separated from the intended product; these byproducts are required to 
be reported separately unless the production volume is under the 
reporting threshold or another exemption identified in applies. EPA 
will clarify how to report the percent byproduct in the Instructions 
for Reporting (Ref. 9). EPA believes that additional clarification in 
the guidance will improve understanding reporting this data element and 
minimize associated reporting burden. For a more detailed discussion of 
this change, see Unit III.B.4. of the proposed rule (Ref. 1). Public 
comments related to the voluntary reporting of percent byproduct and 
EPA's responses can be found in the response to comment document (Ref. 
10).
    5. Chemical-specific function for imported mixtures. EPA is 
finalizing as proposed the requirement that the secondary submitter of 
a joint submission, typically the foreign supplier, report the 
chemical-specific function along with the already-required information 
on chemical composition of the imported product or mixture. A joint 
submission is most typically used when a substance or a mixture is 
imported and the supplier does not provide to the importer the specific 
chemical identity of the substance or substances that comprise the 
mixture. See Unit III.A. of the proposed rule for additional 
information about joint submissions (Ref. 1).
    EPA received a comment that supported requiring the secondary 
submitter of a joint submission to report the chemical-specific 
function along with information on chemical composition of the imported 
product or mixture. Another commenter stated that providing this 
information on each joint submission may require a significant time to 
complete. EPA recognizes that providing this information may require 
some burden. EPA had already accounted for the associated burden, 
because the rule requires the function be provided on a chemical-
specific basis but did not enable the appropriate party to provide such 
information. For example, for past submissions the primary submitter 
would report the function of the overall imported mixture, and that 
function would be applied to each chemical in the mixture. The comments 
suggested and our analysis supported having the primary or secondary 
submitter determine the function for each chemical in the mixture. Due 
to the suggestions received in public comments, EPA has sufficient 
support to justify support the secondary submitter determining the 
function for each chemical in the mixture. EPA's burden analysis for 
the final rule assumes that there is no difference in burden regardless 
of whether the primary submitter or the secondary submitter determines 
the function for each chemical in the mixture. Therefore, there is no 
increase in burden for the secondary reporter to determine the function 
for each chemical in the mixture. See footnote 14 in section 4.1.3 of 
the Economic Analysis for additional information (Ref. 7).
    A commenter stated that EPA should not require information on the 
chemical composition of the imported product or mixture. EPA notes that 
this is not a new requirement. The composition information, which is 
reported by the secondary submitter of a joint submission, is necessary 
to identify the chemicals that are included in the imported product and 
how much of the imported volume to attribute to each component chemical 
substance. EPA clarified the requirement to report the percentage of 
formulation for a chemical substance in an imported product in the 
regulatory text at 40 CFR 711.15(b)(3)(i)(A).
    6. Parent Company identity. EPA is finalizing as proposed two 
changes and finalizing with modifications one change associated with 
reporting the parent company under CDR: (1) To add the requirement to 
report a foreign parent company in addition to reporting the highest-
level U.S. parent company, when the ultimate parent company is located 
outside of the United States; (2) to remove the definition of U.S. 
parent company from 40 CFR 711.3 and replace it with a new definition 
for highest-level parent company; and (3) to add a requirement for 
reporters to report legal name(s) and to follow a naming convention for 
providing the parent company name(s), the details of which will be 
provided in the CDR Instructions for Reporting (Ref. 9; see 40 CFR 
711.35).
    EPA received one comment that supported the proposed changes to the 
parent company identity and another comment that expressed concern over 
the use of a naming convention and complications that will increase the 
burden. The naming convention is primarily a tool to streamline the 
processes of capitalization, punctuation, and so on when identifying a 
parent company, and does not significantly impact burden. EPA believes 
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significantly impact the burden because the reporter does not have to 
do anything to collect or generate this information, and is finalizing 
as proposed. EPA was interested in receiving comments on whether the 
guidelines and these examples encompass the representative range of 
scenarios for reporting under CDR, and whether the guidelines included 
in the proposed definition are sufficient; EPA did not receive any 
comment on this aspect of the proposal.
    EPA estimates that the addition of a foreign parent company will 
slightly increase the burden, which is explained in detail in Chapter 
4.3.2 in the Economic Analysis (Ref. 7). EPA did not estimate the 
burden reduction associated with the reduced need to contact companies 
for quality control purposes after data submission.
    a. Finalized changes to the definition of U.S. parent company. EPA 
is finalizing with modification from the proposal the replacement of 
the definition of U.S. parent company from 40 CFR 711.3 with a new 
definition for highest-level parent company that includes both U.S. and 
foreign parent companies and provides guidelines for different company 
structures. Under the new definition, highest-level parent company 
means the highest-level company(s) of the site's ownership hierarchy as 
of the date of the submission during which data are being reported 
according to specified instructions. The highest-level U.S. parent 
company is located within the United States, while the highest-level 
foreign parent company is located outside the United States. EPA 
modified the descriptions of site ownership scenarios contained in the 
new definition to enhance understanding of the scenarios.
    b. Finalized reporting of foreign parent company. In some 
situations, the highest-level parent company is outside of the United 
States. EPA is finalizing with modifications from the proposed the 
requirement that sites also identify the highest-level worldwide parent 
company, when applicable, and therefore is also finalizing the 
requirement to report the foreign parent company under 40 CFR 711.15. 
Under this final rule, reporters will continue to report their highest-
level U.S. parent company, but will also report their highest-level 
foreign parent company if applicable. EPA recognizes that there are a 
variety of ownership situations for manufacturers reporting under CDR. 
In Unit III.B.7. of the proposed rule (Ref. 1), EPA listed the 
scenario-specific guidelines. EPA is finalizing the guidelines as part 
of the finalized definition of highest-level parent company in 40 CFR 
711.3 with modifications to make the ownership situations easier to 
understand. The guidelines include how to populate the highest-level 
U.S. and foreign parent company data elements.
    c. Finalizing use of naming convention. EPA is also finalizing the 
requirement for sites to follow the CDR instructions regarding 
standardized conventions for the naming of a parent company. These 
naming conventions address common formatting discrepancies, such as 
punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviations (e.g., ``Corp'' for 
``Corporation''). The use of these naming conventions will reduce the 
number of inconsistencies with the Parent Company Name data field, and 
thus will increase the reliability and usability of the data and reduce 
the associated reporting burden due to the Agency's need to request 
corrections from reporting companies.

C. How has the reporting process for co-manufactured chemicals changed?

    EPA is finalizing two new methodologies for manufacturers to report 
co-manufactured chemicals. Although these finalized methodologies 
reduce co-manufacturer confusion and address other industry concerns, 
EPA estimates that it will have a minimal impact on the burden and 
therefore did not include an estimate in the analysis. See section 
4.1.3.2 in the Economic Analysis for additional information (Ref. 7). 
As discussed in the proposed rule, EPA is avoiding the use of the term 
toll manufacturer for this final rule, so as to add clarity for the co-
manufacturing situation. For a more detailed discussion of this change 
and additional background on co-manufacturing, see Unit III.C. of the 
proposed rule (Ref. 1).
    In the proposed rule, EPA proposed a primary solution to the co-
manufacturing mechanism, and requested comment on two potential 
alternatives to the reporting scenario. Commenters were supportive of 
EPA's approach to updating the mechanism that co-manufacturers report, 
but also requested more flexibility to enable the producing company to 
submit the CDR report on behalf of both companies. EPA agrees that 
additional flexibility is necessary and has chosen to finalize two 
different reporting methodologies for a co-manufacturing situation. The 
two following methodologies for reporting are based on the desire to 
reduce reporting burden and maintain flexibility for both the 
contracting and producing company. Contracting and producing companies 
must work together to select between the two following reporting 
methodologies for preparing their CDR submission.
    1. First reporting procedure. Under the first reporting 
methodology, the contracting company (as the primary submitter) has the 
responsibility to initiate a co-manufacturer report that will prompt 
the reporting requirements for the producing company (as the secondary 
submitter). The contracting company will start the chemical report for 
the co-manufactured chemical, identifying the chemical substance and 
the producing company. The contracting company will then initiate the 
co-manufacturer report using e-CDRweb reporting tool to send a 
notification to the producing company. Additionally, the contracting 
company is responsible for completing the volume manufactured (40 CFR 
711.15(b)(3)) and the processing and use-related section (40 CFR 
711.15(b)(4)). Upon receipt of the email, the producing company will 
have the information needed to begin its portion of the co-manufacturer 
report, which will include the manufacturing-related data elements from 
40 CFR 711.15(b)(3), including the production volume. Each party will 
complete its part of the co-manufacturer joint report as part of its 
overall CDR submission and will not have access to the information 
submitted by the other party. For example, the processing and use 
information submitted by the contracting company will not be viewable 
by the producing company.
    2. Second reporting procedure. To create more flexibility for 
reporters, EPA is also finalizing the alternative reporting methodology 
proposed for the co-manufacturing situation. This reporting methodology 
requires the contracting and producing company, upon written agreement, 
to work together to complete the reporting. For this second 
methodology, the producing company (instead of the contracting company) 
initiates and completes the reporting in e-CDR Web. The producing 
company would provide the exposure information from the manufacturing 
site. The producing company would then coordinate with the contracting 
company to obtain the additional information needed to complete the 
submission. For example, in a co-manufacturing situation, the producing 
company is not likely to know the processing and use information 
associated with the co-manufactured chemical, and therefore works with 
the contracting company to complete Part III of the CDR Form U. 
Therefore, any ``not known or reasonably ascertainable'' (referred to 
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Part III would refer to the knowledge of the contracting company and 
not the knowledge of the producing company. This coordination of 
information between the two parties must be done outside of e-CDRweb. 
Although the producing company would be submitting the report, both 
parties are responsible for the report. Therefore, if no report is 
filed, both the contracting company and the producing company can be 
held liable. This reporting mechanism would be most appropriate in a 
scenario in which the producing company has the majority of the 
information regarding the production of a specific chemical.
    3. Definition of site. EPA is finalizing an amendment to the 
definition of site by replacing the term toll manufacturer with the 
term producing company. This change makes terminology consistent 
between the CDR definitions of site and manufacture.
    4. Relationship of co-manufacturing to imports. Consistent with the 
past CDR rule, only a domestically produced chemical substance can be 
the subject of a co-manufacturing report; an imported chemical 
substance cannot be. Rather, a chemical substance manufactured via an 
arrangement with a foreign supplier will be considered an imported 
chemical substance, and the U.S. importer alone, as the reporting 
manufacturer, is responsible for reporting that substance.

D. How has the reporting of byproducts changed?

    EPA is finalizing two new exemptions associated with byproducts, 
the first finalized with a slight modification to add an additional 
substance and the second finalized as proposed. The finalized 
exemptions are (1) to exempt specifically-listed byproducts that are 
recycled in a site-limited, enclosed system and to provide for a 
petition process for the public to request additions to that list of 
exempted manufacturing processes and related byproduct substances; and 
(2) to exempt byproducts manufactured in pollution control and boiler 
equipment when that equipment is non-integral to the primary 
manufacturing process.
    EPA also proposed, but is not finalizing, an alternative method of 
reporting by category for inorganic metal byproducts. Several 
commenters expressed concern that the proposal to allow for categorical 
inorganic metal byproduct reporting may actually increase as opposed to 
decrease reporting burden and/or add complexity for the regulated 
community. EPA has determined that the issues raised in the public 
comments associated with this optional reporting method outweigh the 
potential benefits. More information is in Unit III.F.2.
    Nine commenters supported to various degrees EPA's proposals 
specific to byproducts, though some asserted that additional 
clarification through guidance would be needed for reporters before 
finalization, and that there would be limited time (i.e., less than a 
year) for familiarization with the changes before the next reporting 
cycle. Other commenters specifically opposed the proposed exemptions or 
changes for byproduct reporting, stating that these changes may 
constrain EPA's ability to obtain information it needs to carry out its 
duties under TSCA (i.e., conducting chemical prioritization, risk 
evaluation, and risk management responsibilities). EPA disagrees with 
the notion that the new reporting exemptions hinder EPA's ability to 
carry out its obligations under TSCA and believes that the reasons for 
exempting these byproducts, laid out in the Response to Public Comments 
and in the proposed rule, are sufficient (Refs. 1 and 10). The Agency 
carefully considers its needs for the information collected under CDR 
and the burden associated with providing such information. Some 
commenters opposed the exemption by expressing that the byproduct 
exemptions were not extensive enough, claiming that all byproducts 
should be exempted or that beneficially used byproducts should be 
exempted.
    1. Specific site-limited recycled byproducts. EPA is finalizing the 
proposal to exempt specifically identified byproducts that are recycled 
on-site from two particular industries, and is finalizing the petition 
process to make changes to this exemption list with some modifications 
to the proposal.
    In the proposed exemption, Portland cement manufacturers that 
manufacture Flue dust, portland cement (CASRN 68475-76-3) (referred to 
as cement kiln dust), and manufacturers using the Kraft pulping process 
to manufacture Sulfite liquors and Cooking liquors, spent (CASRN 66071-
92-9) (often comprised of what is referred to as black liquor) and 
Carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1) (CASRN 471-34-1) (referred to as 
calcium carbonate) would be exempted from reporting these byproduct 
substances when (1) these substances are recycled or otherwise used to 
manufacture another chemical substance within an enclosed system, 
within the same overall manufacturing process, and on the same site 
where the byproduct was originally manufactured and (2) the non-
exempted portion of the byproduct substance or a different chemical 
substance that was manufactured from the byproduct or manufactured in 
the same overall manufacturing process is still reported under CDR. For 
a more detailed discussion of the rationale for including these 
specific chemicals in this exemption, see Unit III.D.2. of the proposed 
rule (Ref. 1).
    Four commenters were strongly supportive of this exemption, 
although some believe the exemption is too narrow. One commenter 
indicated that instead of listing processes and substances, the 
exemption should be self-determining, when the site documents in its 
own records that its self-identified process meets the exemption 
conditions for its manufactured byproducts. EPA disagrees with this 
comment, concluding that self-determination, as this commenter 
describes it, is not appropriate for this exemption, which is based on 
a thorough understanding of the engineering processes and controls of 
the operation that EPA would need to review (i.e., via the described 
petition process) prior to allowing the exemption. However, for 
manufacturers that have evaluated EPA's detailed criteria for this 
exemption and have determined that their site meets these conditions, 
this exemption is in effect self-executing for the substances already 
listed at 40 CFR 711.10(d)(1)(i). For additional discussion, see the 
response to comments (Ref. 10).
    Another commenter requested that EPA provide a non-isolated 
intermediate exemption determination for five chemicals that they 
manufacture related to the two original chemicals listed from the Kraft 
pulping process. Because EPA did not propose changes to the non-
isolated intermediate exemption, this comment is largely out of scope 
for this rulemaking. However, EPA is taking this opportunity to address 
this comment because of its connection with the new byproduct exemption 
in an effort to help the commenter apply the updated CDR reporting 
requirements in its 2020 reporting. EPA concluded that two of these 
five chemicals (Green liquor (CASRN 68131-30-6, Sulfite liquors and 
Cooking liquors, green)) and Lime (CASRN 1305-78-8, Calcium oxide (CaO) 
may be an intermediate and, depending on certain site-specific 
conditions, may qualify for the non-isolated intermediate exemption. 
EPA also determined that another of these five chemicals (Black liquor, 
oxidized (CASRN 68514-09-0, Sulfite liquors and Cooking liquors, spent, 
oxidized)) is a byproduct, is eligible for this new byproduct 
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process exempted substances. If, in the future, new information is 
provided to EPA to further inform EPA's understanding of the liquors 
and the Kraft pulping process, EPA can revisit its understanding. For 
additional discussion, see the response to comments (Ref. 10).
    EPA also proposed a petition process to enable the public to 
request changes to the new list of specific exempted byproduct 
substances as produced in certain manufacturing processes. Because 
there may be other manufacturing processes and related byproduct 
substances that meet the criteria for this exemption, and because EPA's 
interest in these byproduct substances may change, EPA may amend the 
list of byproduct substances and processes that have been included in 
this exemption. The Agency may do this on its own initiative or in 
response to a request from the public, based on EPA's determination of 
whether the manufacturing process and related byproduct substance 
described meet the criteria explained in this Unit. Most commenters 
supported the proposed petition process for the exemption while also 
suggesting modifications and guidance. Some argued that the proposed 
process is too burdensome; others requested that EPA clarify how this 
process will operate, including by clarifying the criteria for seeking 
an amendment, how potentially sensitive information can be claimed 
confidential, and additional explanation and examples of what 
constitutes Agency ``interest'' in a byproduct substance. EPA agrees 
that clarification is needed regarding how the byproduct exemption 
petition process will operate and therefore will be providing enhanced 
guidance that will include examples of the types of information that a 
petition should include to assist EPA in its determination. The 
guidance will also clarify the confidentiality available for 
potentially sensitive information provided through the petition 
process, as well as what constitutes EPA's current interest. This 
guidance will be published prior to the start of the 2024 submission 
period.
    EPA intended the proposed regulatory text in 40 CFR 711.30(a)(1) to 
address confidentiality concerns; specifically, as proposed, ``Any 
person submitting information under this part may assert a 
confidentiality claim for that information at the time it is 
submitted.'' To emphasize how confidentiality will be addressed, EPA 
has included additional references to this petition process in the CBI 
substantiation procedures described in Unit III.A., as listed in 40 CFR 
711.30(a)(3) and 40 CFR 711.30(b), to further provide certainty that 
information submitted as part of any petition may be claimed as 
confidential, and to clarify that such confidentiality claims must be 
substantiated at the time of submission to the Agency, unless the 
information claimed as confidential is described in TSCA section 
14(c)(2). Additionally, EPA is requiring that if confidential 
information is submitted in a petition, the petitioner must also 
provide a sanitized version of the petition with the confidential 
information redacted, so that it may be publicly posted by the Agency.
    Another commenter emphasized that decisions to make any changes to 
the list of exempted manufacturing processes and substances need to be 
subject to public notice and a public comment opportunity. Because 
rulemaking is required to change the list of manufacturing processes 
and chemicals eligible for the exemption in 40 CFR 711.10(d)(1)(i), the 
public will receive notice of the change and could comment.
    This commenter also requested that the regulatory text clearly 
indicate that two of the listed considerations are requirements for the 
exemption. To better reflect the requirements of the exemption, EPA has 
revised the regulatory text at 40 CFR 711.10(d)(1)(ii)(B) to clearly 
indicate that two of the four listed considerations are requirements.
    Other commenters requested that EPA eliminate the second factor and 
stated a belief that the factors will result in additional analysis, 
tracking, and reporting. EPA disagrees that the second petition factor 
would result in more analysis, tracking or reporting than is already 
required. The second factor is a requirement that the byproduct 
substance itself (e.g., a portion of the byproduct is used for a 
different purpose and not recycled in an enclosed system) or another 
chemical substance from the same overall manufacturing process is being 
reported. If the site has previously reported under CDR, then the site 
will have the information needed to address this factor. Regarding the 
second factor specifically, EPA expects to be able to ascertain typical 
exposure scenarios for an exempted byproduct's manufacturing process 
based on information for other substances that are reported at the 
facility in the same manufacturing process. If no other substances are 
reported, EPA would not otherwise have any exposure-related information 
associated with the manufacturing site.
    2. Byproducts generated by specified non-integral processes. EPA is 
finalizing as proposed the exemption for byproducts manufactured in 
certain equipment via processes that are not integral to the production 
process. An integral process is the portion of the manufacturing 
process that is chemically necessary or provides primary operational 
support for the production of the intended product. For the purposes of 
this exemption, certain associated processes that are not chemically 
required to produce the intended product would be considered non-
integral. These may be required due to other regulations or the need to 
generate heat or electricity on-site, but are not specifically 
necessary for the manufacture of the intended product. In this final 
rule, byproducts manufactured due to the use of pollution control 
equipment and boilers that generate heat or electricity on-site, when 
such equipment is not part of the main production process, are exempted 
from reporting under CDR. For a more detailed discussion of this 
exemption, see Unit III.D.3. of the proposed rule (Ref. 1).
    Most commenters supported this proposed exemption; some commenters 
requested that EPA expand the exemption to include beneficially used 
byproducts (i.e., coal combustion residuals from utilities). However, 
the production of coal combustion residuals from utilities specifically 
is integral to the generation of electricity (the utility's product) 
and therefore is not applicable for this exemption, which is 
specifically for byproducts from non-integral equipment exemption. EPA 
disagrees with the suggestion that a designation under another statute 
(e.g., RCRA) of ``beneficially used'' should be an indication that the 
substance should be exempted under TSCA.
    Other commenters requested that EPA provide additional examples 
(i.e., wastewater treatment processes) and explanation through enhanced 
guidance. EPA is finalizing this exemption as proposed and will be 
providing guidance for this byproduct exemption in the Instructions for 
Reporting that will include examples of specific scenarios that meet 
the criteria of this exemption, such as wastewater treatment, flue gas 
desulfurization, and catalytic reduction systems. This guidance will be 
finalized prior to the start of the next submission period.

E. What technical modifications have been made to the regulatory text?

    1. Removing outdated regulatory text. EPA is finalizing the 
proposal to remove regulatory text specific to the 2012 CDR submission 
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period was completed more than five years ago, and all phased-in 
reporting requirements from the change from the IUR to CDR have been 
fully in effect since the 2016 reporting cycle. EPA did not receive any 
public comment on removing outdated regulatory text.
    2. Simplifying and clarifying regulatory text. EPA is finalizing 
the proposal to change or add regulatory text to simplify or clarify 
regulatory requirements throughout 40 CFR part 711. These changes are 
in addition to the finalized changes discussed elsewhere in this 
notice, and include revisions to the following provisions:
     40 CFR 711.1, to update the title to include 
``Enforcement'', to more clearly identify that the section discusses 
the scope, compliance, and enforcement of the CDR rule.
     40 CFR 711.1(a), to remove the discussion about compiling 
and keeping current the TSCA Inventory, including the discussion about 
adding new chemicals to the Inventory. This discussion is unnecessary 
for an understanding of the scope of the CDR rule.
     40 CFR 711.1(c), to include a statement about TSCA section 
11 subpoena authority, as a reminder that EPA has this authority for 
compliance purposes.
     40 CFR 711.3, to modify definitions for e-CDRweb, 
Manufacture, and Site for clarification purposes.
     40 CFR 711.6(a)(4), to reverse the order of ``certain 
forms of natural gas'' and ``water'' for clarification purposes.
     40 CFR 711.10, to remove duplicative wording and add 
clarity to the requirements.
     40 CFR 711.15(a), to add clarity to the reporting 
requirements.
     40 CFR 711.35(c)(1), to update references.

F. What proposed provisions are not being finalized?

    In consideration of the public comments received, EPA is not 
finalizing at this time the following proposed amendments to the 
current CDR rule.
    1. Public contact. EPA is not finalizing the proposal to enable the 
reporting of a public contact for each CDR submission as a voluntary 
data element. The addition of a public contact to handle public 
inquiries was modeled after TRI's approach to the public contact, 
albeit on a voluntary basis. For a more detailed discussion of this 
proposal, see Unit III.B.6. of the proposed rule (Ref. 1). EPA 
solicited comment on whether it would be helpful to have a public 
contact available, and whether it should be voluntary or required. One 
commenter stated that a new field for public contact is ``not necessary 
and could be misleading.'' The commenter explained that the reporter 
already provides a technical contact for each submission and that the 
purpose of CDR is not a ``right-to-know'' for the public which would 
necessitate a direct line of communication between individual companies 
and the public. EPA appreciates the feedback that the proposed field of 
a voluntary public contact may be misleading and, therefore, is not 
finalizing this proposed data element. See the response to comment 
document (Ref. 10).
    2. Alternative reporting in metal compound categories for inorganic 
byproducts. EPA is not finalizing the proposal to allow, but not 
require, CDR reporting within defined metal compound categories for 
certain elemental metals and inorganic metal compounds that are 
produced as inorganic byproducts. Manufacturers of these inorganic 
byproducts would have had the option to combine and report multiple 
inorganic byproduct metal substances, which otherwise would be reported 
individually as listed on the TSCA Inventory, into one or more 
specifically-listed categories (e.g., Chromium & Chromium Compounds). 
For a more detailed discussion of this proposal, see Unit III.D.1. of 
the proposed rule. Public comments related to the reporting in metal 
compound categories for inorganic byproducts and EPA's responses are in 
the response to comment document (Ref. 10).
    Three commenters supported the proposed optional method of 
reporting inorganic metal byproducts, while six commenters either 
stated that optional category reporting would add reporting complexity 
or expressed doubt that it would be used. Other commenters opposed the 
proposal outright, bringing a number of perspectives to EPA's 
attention. In consideration of the stakeholder comments, EPA has 
determined that the potential for additional complexity and burden 
associated with category reporting for inorganic metal byproducts 
outweighs the potential benefits. Accordingly, EPA is not finalizing 
the proposed provision for alternative reporting in metal compound 
categories for inorganic byproducts. Because this proposed reporting 
approach is not being finalized, EPA is also not finalizing a specific 
definition of ``inorganic chemical substance'' under CDR at 40 CFR 
711.3.
    3. Consolidating byproduct exemption regulatory text. EPA is not 
finalizing the proposal to consolidate regulations regarding byproduct 
exemptions that affect reporting under the CDR rule into 40 CFR 711.10, 
such that all the CDR reporting exemptions regarding manufacturer 
activities would be in one place. Specifically, EPA proposed that 
language from 40 CFR 720.30(g) and (h) that is currently incorporated 
by reference would be replicated in 40 CFR 711.10(c) without change.
    Industry and environmental advocacy commenters opposed bringing 
over the exemptions from 40 CFR 720.30 (the Premanufacture Notice (PMN) 
program) without changes, suggesting that EPA review the current 
definitions against the current TSCA and EPA data needs, justify 
exemptions that will continue, and provide an opportunity for public 
comment on the justification. If exemptions were retained, commenters 
suggested both regulatory and guidance changes (Ref. 10).
    The Agency has determined that guidance is currently sufficient to 
address these concerns. While there appears to be confusion surrounding 
the exemptions, that confusion in itself does not justify altering or 
removing the exemptions at this time. Obtaining information on percent 
byproduct in the next reporting cycle will further EPA's understanding 
of byproducts in commerce and will help to inform any future 
determination as to whether alteration of the existing exemptions is 
warranted.

IV. References

    The following is a listing of the documents that are specifically 
referenced in this document. The docket includes these documents and 
other information considered by EPA, including documents that are 
referenced within the documents that are included in the docket, even 
if the referenced document is not physically located in the docket. For 
assistance in locating these other documents, please consult the 
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    1. EPA. TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Revisions and Small 
Manufacturer Definition Updates for Reporting and Recordkeeping 
Requirements Under TSCA section 8(a); Proposed Rule, Federal 
Register, 84 FR 17692, April 25, 2019 (FRL-9982-16).
    2. EPA. Public Webinar to Obtain Feedback on Improving CDR; 
Outreach meeting. Attended by public, reporters to CDR, and EPA. 
Washington, DC. May 1, 2017.
    3. Amy D Kyle. ``Issues Raised by the Regulatory Negotiation on 
Inorganic Byproducts in the Toxic Substances Control Act as 
amended.'' December 13, 2017. (EPA Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0597-
0087).
    4. EPA. Chemical Data Reporting; Requirements for Inorganic 
Byproduct Chemical Substances; Notice of Public

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Meeting; Cancellation and Public Input Opportunity. Proposed Rule, 
Federal Register, 82 FR 47423, October 12, 2017 (FRL-9968-94).
    5. EPA (2020). Supporting Statement for an Information 
Collection Request (ICR) Addendum Under the Paperwork Reduction Act 
(PRA) (EPA ICR No. 1884.11; OMB Control Number 2070-0162). March 
2020.
    6. EPA. Request for Approval under the ``Generic Clearance for 
the Collection of Routine Customer Feedback.'' (OMB Control Number: 
2010-0042). February 2020.
    7. EPA. Economic Analysis for the Final Rule on TSCA Chemical 
Data Reporting (CDR) Revisions--(RIN 2070-AK33). Office of 
Pollution, Prevention, and Toxics. Washington, DC. December 2019.
    8. EPA. CBI Substantiation Estimator Correction September 17, 
2019. Office of Pollution, Prevention, and Toxics. Washington, DC. 
December 2019.
    9. EPA. TSCA CDR Instructions for Reporting. Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics. Washington, DC. February 2020.
    10. EPA. Response to Public Comments on the Final TSCA Chemical 
Data Reporting (CDR) Revisions Rule. Office of Pollution Prevention 
and Toxics. Washington, DC. February 2020.
    11. EPA. Meeting Memo--Tribal Outreach Sessions. Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Washington, DC. July 30, and August 
1, 2019.
    12. EPA. Meeting Memo--Meeting with IPC. Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics. Washington, DC. June 13, 2019.
    13. EPA. Meeting Memo--IPC/TTM Site Visit/Plant Tour. Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Sterling, VA. July 10, 2019.
    14. EPA. Meeting Memo--Lehigh Hanson Cement Site Visit/Plant 
Tour. Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Union Bridge, MD. 
August 9, 2019.
    15. Franz, Christina to Hartman, Mark, August 9, 2019. Letter to 
EPA: ``Request of the American Chemistry Council for EPA to Reopen 
CDR and CBI Rulemaking Comment Periods in Light of Supreme Court 
Decision.'' (EPA Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0320-0038). American 
Chemistry Council. Washington, DC.
    16. EPA. Statutory Requirements for Substantiation of 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) Claims Under the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA) (82 FR 6522, January 19, 2017). Office 
of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Washington, DC.
    17. EPA (2018). OPPT. Technical Support Document: Harmonizing 
CDR Functional and Product codes with OECD Functional, Product, and 
Article Codes. August 2018.
    18. EPA. 1997 North American Industry Classification System--
1987 Standard Industrial Classification Replacement. Notice, Federal 
Register, 62 FR 17288. April 9, 1997.
    19. Environment Defense Fund. ``Environmental Defense Fund 
Comments on TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Revisions and Small 
Manufacturer Definition Update for Reporting and Recordkeeping 
Requirements.'' June 24, 2019. (EPA Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0321-
0107).
    20. EPA. Economic Analysis for the Proposed Rule on TSCA Section 
8(a) Small Manufacturer Definition Update (RIN 2070-AK33). Office of 
Pollution, Prevention, and Toxics. Washington, DC. August 2018.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Additional information about these statutes and Executive orders 
can be found at https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations-and-executive-orders.

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive 
Order 13563: Improving Regulations and Regulatory Review

    This action is a significant regulatory action that was submitted 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under Executive 
Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, 
January 21, 2011). Any changes made in response to OMB recommendations 
have been documented in the docket for this action as required by 
section 6(a)(3)(E) of Executive Order 12866.
    EPA prepared an economic analysis of the potential costs and 
benefits associated with this action. A copy of this economic analysis, 
entitled Economic Analysis for the TSCA Chemical Data Reporting 
Revisions Final Rule (Ref. 7) is in the docket and is briefly 
summarized in Unit I.E.

B. Executive Order 13771: Reducing Regulation and Controlling 
Regulatory Costs

    This action is considered a regulatory action under Executive Order 
13771 (82 FR 9339, February 3, 2017). Details on the estimated costs of 
this final rule can be found in the Economic Analysis (Ref. 7) which is 
briefly summarized in Unit I.E.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    For CDR, the information collection requirements in 40 CFR part 711 
related to the submission of Form Us are already approved by OMB under 
the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. That Information Collection Request 
(ICR) has been assigned EPA ICR No. 1884 and OMB Control No. 2070-0162. 
Because this final rule involves new or revised information collection 
activities that require additional OMB approval, EPA has prepared an 
addendum to the currently approved ICR (ICR addendum) (Ref. 5). You can 
find a copy of the ICR addendum in the docket for this rule (EPA-HQ-
OPPT-2018-0321), and it is briefly summarized here.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this ICR include companies manufacturing (including importing) chemical 
substances listed on the TSCA Inventory and regulated under TSCA 
section 8.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory.
    Estimated number of respondents: 5,660.
    Frequency of response: The collection occurs every four years. The 
next CDR collection will occur in 2020.
    Total estimated burden: 26,469 hours per year. Burden is defined at 
5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated cost: $2,053,700 per year, includes $0 annualized 
capital or operation and maintenance costs.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's 
regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9. When OMB approves 
this ICR addendum, the Agency will announce that approval in the 
Federal Register and publish a technical amendment to 4 CFR part 9 to 
display the OMB control number for the approved information collection 
action contained in this final rule.

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    Pursuant to section 605(b) of the RFA, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., I 
certify that this action will not have a significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities. The Agency's basis is briefly 
summarized here and is detailed in the Economic Analysis (Ref. 7).
    Under RFA, small entities include small businesses, small 
organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions. For purposes of 
assessing the impacts of this rule on small entities, small entity is 
defined as:
    1. A small business, as defined by the SBA's regulations at 13 CFR 
121.201.
    2. A small governmental jurisdiction that is a government of a 
city, county, town, school district, or special district with a 
population of less than 50,000.
    3. A small organization that is any not-for-profit enterprise which 
is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field.
    For CDR, the regulated community does not include small not-for-
profit organizations. Therefore, the focus of the RFA analysis for this 
rule is on small businesses and small governments.
    The existing CDR requirements, at 40 CFR 711, generally exempt from 
reporting small businesses, defined at 40 CFR 704.3 as entities with 
annual sales of less than $40 million and less than 100,000 lb 
production of any given chemical at a site; or annual sales of less 
than $4 million. A small business would be required to report under the 
final rule, however, if it produces any

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chemical that is the subject of a regulation proposed or promulgated 
under TSCA sections 4, 5(b)(4), or 6, or that is the subject of an 
order under TSCA section 5(e), or that is the subject of relief that 
has been granted pursuant to a civil action under TSCA section 5 or 7. 
A small business may also report voluntarily. No exemption for small 
governments is provided in the existing CDR requirements.
    EPA estimates that 733 small industry parent entities and four 
small governmental entities would potentially be affected by this rule. 
Based on estimated maximum compliance costs annualized over a ten-year 
period and revenue data for parent entities, EPA estimates that the 
cost-to-revenue ratio of the CDR Revisions rule would be less than 1% 
for 727 (99%) of small industry parent entities subject to the rule. An 
additional two small industry parent entities are expected to incur 
cost impacts between 1 and 3%, and four small industry parent entities 
are expected to incur cost impacts above 3%. None of the small 
government parent entities are expected to incur cost impacts of 
greater than 1% of revenues. Therefore, EPA concludes that compliance 
costs associated with the CDR revisions final rule are not expected to 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

    This action does not contain an unfunded mandate of $100 million or 
more as described in UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, and would not 
significantly or uniquely affect small governments. According to the 
information derived using the 2016 CDR, there are government entities 
that report to CDR, including: Seven municipalities, one county-level 
public utility district, and one tribal entity. Impacts would not 
exceed $100 million for all governments. The final rule is not expected 
to result in expenditures by State, local, and Tribal governments, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (when 
adjusted annually for inflation) in any one year. Accordingly, this 
final rule is not subject to the requirements of sections 202, 203, or 
205 of UMRA.

F. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This action does not have federalism implications because it is not 
expected to have substantial direct effects on the states, on the 
relationship between the National Government and the states, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 
10, 1999). Thus, Executive Order 13132 does not apply to this action.

G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian 
Tribal Governments

    This action does not have tribal implications because it is not 
expected to have substantial direct effects on tribal governments, on 
the relationship between the Federal Government and the Indian tribes, 
or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the 
Federal Government and Indian tribes as specified in Executive Order 
13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). Thus, Executive Order 13175 does 
not apply to this final rule. On July 30 and August 1, 2019, EPA 
conducted two presentations as part of tribal outreach to provide 
background information on the proposed rule and to obtain feedback. Two 
identical outreach sessions were conducted, and EPA received no follow-
up comments.

H. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental 
Health and Safety Risks

    EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), 
as applying only to those regulatory actions that concern environmental 
health or safety risks, such that the analysis required under section 
5-501 of Executive Order 13045 has the potential to influence the 
regulation. This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because 
it would not establish an environmental standard intended to mitigate 
health or safety risks. Nevertheless, the information obtained by the 
reporting required by this final rule will be used to inform the 
Agency's decision-making process regarding chemical substances to which 
children may be disproportionately exposed. This information would also 
assist the Agency and others in determining whether the chemical 
substances covered in this final rule present potential risks, allowing 
the Agency and others to take appropriate action to investigate and 
mitigate those risks.

I. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That 
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' as defined in 
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) because it is not 
likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, 
distribution, or use of energy.

J. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)

    Because this action does not involve any technical standards, NTTAA 
section 12(d), 15 U.S.C. 272 note, does not apply to this action.

K. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental 
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

    This action is not expected to have high and adverse human health 
or environmental effects on minority populations, low-income 
populations, and/or indigenous peoples as specified in Executive Order 
12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). The Agency believes that the 
rule would improve the information collected under CDR and better 
assist EPA and others in determining the potential hazards and risks 
associated with the chemical substances covered by the CDR. Because the 
CDR is an information collection requirement, the information that 
would be improved through the final rule would enable the Agency to 
target educational, regulatory, or enforcement activities towards 
industries or chemical substances that pose the greatest risks and/or 
to target programs for geographic areas that are at the highest risk. 
Thus, the information to be gathered under this rule will help EPA make 
decisions that would benefit potentially at-risk communities, some of 
which may be disadvantaged.
    The rule is directed at manufacturers (including importers) of 
chemical substances. All consumers of these chemical products and all 
workers who come into contact with these chemical substances could 
benefit if data regarding the chemical substances' health and 
environmental effects were developed. Therefore, it would not appear 
that the costs and the benefits of the final rule would be 
disproportionately distributed across different geographic regions or 
among different categories of individuals.

VI. Congressional Review Act (CRA)

    This action is subject to the CRA, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., and EPA 
will submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and to the 
Comptroller General of the United States. This action is not a ``major 
rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 711

    Environmental protection, Toxic substances control act, TSCA 
chemical data reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

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    Dated: March 17, 2020.
Alexandra Dapolito Dunn,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
    Therefore, 40 CFR part 711 is amended as follows:

PART 711--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 711 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2607(a).

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2. Amend Sec.  711.1 by revising the section heading, and paragraphs 
(a) and (c), to read as follows:

Sec.  711.1  Scope, compliance, and enforcement.

    (a) This subpart specifies reporting and recordkeeping procedures 
under section 8(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (15 
U.S.C. 2607(a)) for certain manufacturers (including importers) of 
chemical substances. TSCA section 8(a) authorizes the EPA Administrator 
to require reporting of information necessary for the administration of 
TSCA.
* * * * *
    (c) TSCA section 15(3) makes it unlawful for any person to fail or 
refuse to submit information required under this part. In addition, 
TSCA section 15(3) makes it unlawful for any person to fail to keep, 
and permit access to, records required by this part. Section 16 of TSCA 
provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is 
liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally 
prosecuted. Pursuant to TSCA section 17, the Federal Government may 
seek judicial relief to compel submission of TSCA section 8(a) 
information and to otherwise restrain any violation of TSCA section 15. 
(EPA does not intend to concentrate its enforcement efforts on 
insignificant clerical errors in reporting.) TSCA section 11 allows for 
inspections to assure compliance, and the Administrator may by subpoena 
require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of 
reports, papers, documents, answers to questions, and other information 
that the Administrator deems necessary.
* * * * *

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3. In Sec.  711.3:
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a. Revise the definitions of ``e-CDRweb'' and ``Manufacture'';
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b. Add alphabetically the definition for ``Highest-level parent 
company''.
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c. Revise paragraph (1) of the definition for ``Site'';
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 d. Remove the definition for ``U.S. parent company'';
    The additions and revisions read as follows:

Sec.  711.3  Definitions.

* * * * *
    e-CDRweb means the electronic, web-based tool provided by EPA for 
the completion of Form U and submission of the CDR data.
* * * * *
    Manufacture means to manufacture, produce, or import, for 
commercial purposes. Manufacture includes the extraction, for 
commercial purposes, of a component chemical substance from a 
previously existing chemical substance or complex combination of 
chemical substances. A chemical substance is co-manufactured by the 
person who physically performs the manufacturing and the person 
contracting for such production when that chemical substance, 
manufactured other than by import, is:
    (1) Produced exclusively for another person who contracts for such 
production, and
    (2) That other person dictates the specific chemical identity of 
the chemical substance and controls the total amount produced and the 
basic technology for the manufacturing process.
* * * * *
    Highest-level parent company means the highest-level company of the 
site's ownership hierarchy as of the start of the submission period 
during which data are being reported according to the following 
instructions. The highest-level U.S. parent company is located within 
the United States while the highest-level foreign parent company is 
located outside the United States. The following rules govern how to 
identify the highest-level U.S. parent company and highest-level 
foreign parent company (if applicable):
    (1) If the site is entirely owned by a single U.S. company that is 
not owned by another company, that single company is the U.S. parent 
company.
    (2) If the site is entirely owned by a single U.S. company that is, 
itself, owned by another U.S.-based company (e.g., it is a division or 
subsidiary of a higher-level company), the highest-level domestic 
company in the ownership hierarchy is the United States parent company. 
If there is a higher-level parent company that is outside of the United 
States, the highest-level foreign company in the ownership hierarchy is 
the foreign parent company.
    (3) If the site is owned by more than one company (e.g., company A 
owns 40 percent, company B owns 35 percent, and company C owns 25 
percent), the company with the largest ownership interest in the site 
is the parent company. If a higher-level company in the ownership 
hierarchy owns more than one ownership company, then determine the 
entity with the largest ownership by considering the lower-level 
ownerships in combination (e.g., corporation x owns companies B and C, 
for a total ownership of 60 percent for the site).
    (i) If the parent company is a U.S. company owned by another U.S. 
company, then the highest-level domestic company in the ownership 
hierarchy is the U.S. parent company. If the U.S. parent company has a 
higher-level foreign company in the ownership hierarchy, then the 
highest-level foreign company in the ownership hierarchy is the foreign 
parent company.
    (ii) If the parent company is a foreign company, then the site is 
its own U.S. parent company and the foreign parent company is the 
highest-level foreign company in the ownership hierarchy.
    (4) If the site is owned by a 50:50 joint venture or a cooperative, 
the joint venture or cooperative is its own parent company. If the site 
is owned by a U.S. joint venture or cooperative, the highest level of 
the joint venture or cooperative is the U.S. parent company. If the 
site is owned by a joint venture or cooperative outside the United 
States, the highest level of the joint venture or cooperative outside 
the United States is the foreign parent company.
    (5) If the site is entirely owned by a foreign company (i.e., 
without a U.S.-based subsidiary within the site's ownership hierarchy), 
the highest-level foreign company in the ownership hierarchy is the 
site's foreign parent company.
    (6) If the site is federally owned, the highest-level federal 
agency or department is the U.S. parent company.
    (7) If the site is owned by a non-federal public entity, that 
entity (such as a municipality, State, or tribe) is the U.S. parent 
company.
* * * * *
    Sites * * *
    (1) For chemical substances manufactured under contract, i.e., by a 
co-manufacturer, the site is the location where the chemical substance 
is physically manufactured.
* * * * *

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 4. Amend Sec.  711.6 by revising the section heading, the introductory 
text and the paragraph (a)(4) subject heading to read as follows.

Sec.  711.6  Chemical substances for which information is not required.

    The following groups or categories of chemical substances are 
exempted from some or all of the reporting requirements of this part, 
with the

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following exception: A chemical substance described in paragraph 
(a)(1), (2), or (4), or (b) of this section is not exempted from any of 
the reporting requirements of this part if that chemical substance is 
the subject of a rule proposed or promulgated under TSCA sections 4, 
5(a)(2), 5(b)(4), or 6, or is the subject of an enforceable consent 
agreement (ECA) developed under the procedures of 40 CFR part 790, or 
is the subject of an order issued under TSCA sections 4, 5(e), or 5(f), 
or is the subject of relief that has been granted under a civil action 
under TSCA sections 5 or 7.
* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (4). Water and certain forms of natural gas. * * *
* * * * *

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 5. Amend Sec.  711.8 by revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as 
follows:

Sec.  711.8  Persons who must report.

* * * * *
    (a) Persons subject to recurring reporting. Any person who 
manufactured (including imported) for commercial purposes 25,000 lb 
(11,340 kg) or more of a chemical substance described in Sec.  711.5 at 
any single site owned or controlled by that person during any calendar 
year since the last principal reporting year.
    (b) Exceptions. Any person who manufactured (including imported) 
for commercial purposes any chemical substance that is the subject of a 
rule proposed or promulgated under TSCA section 5(a)(2), 5(b)(4), or 6, 
or is the subject of an order in effect under TSCA section 4, 5(e) or 
5(f), or is the subject of relief that has been granted under a civil 
action under TSCA sections 5 or 7 is subject to reporting as described 
in Sec.  711.8(a), except that the applicable production volume 
threshold is 2,500 lb (1,134 kg).

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 6. Revise Sec.  711.9 to read as follows:

Sec.  711.9  Persons not subject to this part.

    A person described in Sec.  711.8 is not subject to the 
requirements of this part if that person qualifies as a small 
manufacturer or small government as those terms are defined in 40 CFR 
704.3. Notwithstanding this exclusion, a person who qualifies as a 
small manufacturer or small government is subject to this part with 
respect to any chemical substance that is the subject of a rule 
proposed or promulgated under TSCA section 4, 5(b)(4), or 6, or is the 
subject of an order in effect under TSCA section 4 or 5(e), or is the 
subject of relief that has been granted under a civil action under TSCA 
section 5 or 7.

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7. Revise Sec.  711.10 to read as follows:

Sec.  711.10  Activities for which reporting is not required.

    A person described in Sec.  711.8 is not subject to the 
requirements of this part with respect to any chemical substance 
described in Sec.  711.5, when:
    (a) The person manufactured or imported the chemical substance 
solely in small quantities for research and development.
    (b) The person imported the chemical substance as part of an 
article.
    (c) The person manufactured the chemical substance in a manner 
described in 40 CFR 720.30(g) or (h).
    (d) The person manufactured the chemical substance in any of the 
following manners:
    (1) Byproduct substances listed in paragraph (i) of this section 
for the following manufacturing processes, when recycled or otherwise 
used within a site-limited, physically enclosed system that is part of 
the same overall manufacturing process from which the byproduct 
substance was generated, and when the site is reporting the byproduct 
or a different chemical substance that was manufactured from the 
recycled byproduct or manufactured in the same overall manufacturing 
process:
    (i) List of processes and certain related byproduct substances. (A) 
Portland Cement Manufacturing (i.e., CASRN 68475-76-3, Flue dust, 
portland cement).
    (B) Kraft Pulping Process (i.e., CASRN 66071-92-9, Sulfite liquors 
and Cooking liquors, spent; CASRN 68514-09-0, Sulfite liquors and 
Cooking liquors, spent, oxidized; and CASRN 471-34-1, Carbonic acid 
calcium salt (1:1)).
    (ii) Amendments. EPA may amend the exemptions list in paragraph 
(d)(1)(i) of this section on its own initiative or in response to a 
request from the public based on EPA's determination of whether the 
byproduct substance and process described meet the criteria explained 
in this paragraph (d)(1), based on the requirements and considerations 
listed in paragraphs (d)(1)(ii)(B) and (C) of this section.
    (A) Any person may request that EPA amend the chemical substance 
list in paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section. Your request must be in 
writing and must be submitted to the address provided in 40 CFR 
700.17(a). Please label your request as follows: Attention: TSCA 
Chemical Data Reporting--Byproduct Exemption Request. Requests must 
identify the manufacturing process and byproduct chemical substance in 
question, as well as its CASRN or other chemical identification number 
as identified in 40 CFR 711.15(b)(3)(i), and must contain a written 
rationale for the request that provides sufficient specific 
information, addressing the requirements and considerations listed in 
paragraphs (d)(1)(ii)(B) and (C) of this section, including citations 
and relevant documents, to demonstrate to EPA that the byproduct 
substance and process in question either does or does not meet the 
criteria explained in this paragraph (d)(1). If a request related to a 
particular byproduct substance and process is resubmitted, any 
subsequent request must clearly identify new information contained in 
the request. EPA may request other information that it believes 
necessary to evaluate the request. EPA will issue a written response to 
each request within 120 days of receipt of the request and will 
maintain copies of these responses in a docket that will be established 
for each reporting cycle.
    (B) In making its determination whether this exemption should apply 
to a particular manufacturing process and related byproduct substance, 
the following two requirements must be met:
    (1) The byproduct substance is recycled or otherwise used to 
manufacture another chemical substance within an enclosed system, 
within the same overall manufacturing process, and on the same site as 
that byproduct was originally manufactured.
    (2) The site is reporting under CDR other chemical substances, in 
particular a chemical substance other than the byproduct substance that 
was manufactured from the byproduct or manufactured in the same overall 
manufacturing process.
    (C) In addition to the requirements in paragraph (d)(1)(ii)(B) of 
this section, EPA will consider the totality of information available 
for the process and related byproduct substance in question, including 
but not limited to, one or both of the following considerations:
    (1) Whether EPA has a current interest in the byproduct substance.
    (2) Whether the byproduct substance must have already been reported 
under CDR, or would be expected to be reported if not exempted by this 
exemption.
    (D) After granting a petition, the Agency will initiate rulemaking 
to make revisions to the list of substances in paragraph (d)(1)(i) of 
this section.
    (E) To assist EPA in reaching a decision regarding a particular 
request prior to a given principal reporting year, requests must be 
submitted to EPA no later than 12 months prior to the start of the next 
principal reporting year.
    (2) A quantity of the byproduct that is manufactured solely in the 
following

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equipment when it is not integral to the chemical manufacturing 
processes of the site:
    (i) Pollution control equipment.
    (ii) Boilers used to generate heat or electricity for that site.

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8. Revise Sec.  711.15 to read as follows.

Sec.  711.15  Reporting information to EPA.

    Any person who must report under this part, as described in Sec.  
711.8, must submit the information described in this section for each 
chemical substance described in Sec.  711.5 that the person 
manufactured (including imported) for commercial purposes in an amount 
of 25,000 lb (11,340 kg) or more (or in an amount of 2,500 lb (1,134 
kg) or more for chemical substances subject to the rules, orders, or 
actions described in Sec.  711.8(b)) at any one site during any 
calendar year since the last principal reporting year (e.g., for the 
2020 submission period, consider calendar years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 
2019, because 2015 was the last principal reporting year). The 
principal reporting year for each submission period is the previous 
calendar year (e.g., the principal reporting year for the 2020 
submission period is calendar year 2019). For all submission periods, a 
separate report must be submitted for each chemical substance at each 
site for which the submitter is required to report. A submitter of 
information under this part must report information as described in 
this section to the extent that such information is known to or 
reasonably ascertainable by that person.
    (a) Reporting information to EPA. Any person who reports 
information to EPA must complete a Form U using the e-CDRweb reporting 
tool provided by EPA at the address set forth in Sec.  711.35. The 
submission must include all information described in paragraph (b) of 
this section. Persons must submit the chemical reports on a separate 
single Form U for each site for which the person is required to report. 
The e-CDRweb reporting tool is described in the instructions available 
from EPA at the website set forth in Sec.  711.35.
    (b) Information to be reported. The information described in 
paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this section must be reported for each 
chemical substance manufactured (including imported) in an amount of 
25,000 lb (11,340 kg) or more (or in an amount of 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) 
or more for chemical substances subject to the rules, orders, or 
actions described in Sec.  711.8(b)) at any one site during any 
calendar year since the last principal reporting year. The requirement 
to report information described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section is 
subject to exemption as described in Sec.  711.6.
    (1) A certification statement signed and dated by an authorized 
official of the submitter company. The authorized official must certify 
that the submitted information has been completed in compliance with 
the requirements of this part and that the confidentiality claims made 
on the Form U are true and correct. The certification must be signed 
and dated by the authorized official for the submitter company, and 
provide that person's name, official title, and email address.
    (2) Company and site information. The following currently correct 
parent company and site information at the date of CDR submission must 
be reported for each site at which a reportable chemical substance is 
manufactured (including imported) above the applicable production 
volume threshold, as described in this section (see Sec.  711.3 for the 
``site'' for importers and special situations).
    (i) The legal name, address, and Dun and Bradstreet D-U-N-S[supreg] 
(D&B) number for the highest-level parent company located in the United 
States and, if one exists, for the highest-level foreign-based parent 
company. A submitter under this part must obtain a D&B number for the 
parent company if none exists and must report using the standardized 
conventions for the naming of a parent company as provided in the CDR 
Instructions for Reporting identified in Sec.  711.35.
    (ii) The name of a person who will serve as technical contact for 
the submitter company who will be able to answer questions about the 
information submitted by the company to EPA, and that technical contact 
person's full mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
    (iii) The legal name and full street address of each site. A 
submitter under this part must include the appropriate D&B number for 
each site reported, and the county or parish (or other jurisdictional 
indicator) in which the site is located. A submitter under this part 
must obtain a D&B number for the site reported if none exists. For a 
co-manufacturing situation in which the contracting company initiates 
the report, the contracting company must report both the site 
controlling the contract and the producing company's site information.
    (iv) The six-digit NAICS code for the site. A submitter under this 
part must include the appropriate six-digit NAICS code for each site 
reported.
    (3) Chemical-specific information. The following chemical-specific 
information must be reported for each reportable chemical substance 
manufactured (including imported) above the applicable production 
volume threshold, as described in paragraph (b) of this section:
    (i) The specific, currently correct CA Index name as used to list 
the chemical substance on the TSCA Inventory and the correct 
corresponding CASRN for each reportable chemical substance at each 
site. Submitters who wish to report chemical substances listed on the 
confidential portion of the TSCA Inventory will need to report the 
chemical substance using the corresponding TSCA Accession Number that 
is listed on the public portion of the Inventory. In addition to 
reporting the chemical identifying number itself, submitters must 
specify the type of number they are reporting by selecting from among 
the codes in Table 1 to paragraph (b)(3)(i).

    Table 1 to Paragraph (b)(3)(i)--Codes To Specify Type of Chemical
                           Identifying Number
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Code                              Number type
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A...............................  TSCA Accession Number.
C...............................  Chemical Abstracts Service Registry
                                   Number (CASRN).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (A) If an importer submitting a report cannot provide the 
information specified in this paragraph (b)(3)(i) because it is unknown 
to the importer and claimed as confidential by the supplier of the 
chemical substance or mixture, the importer must use e-CDRweb to ask 
the supplier to provide the correct chemical identity and, in the case 
of a mixture, the percentage of formulation and chemical function 
information directly to EPA in a joint submission. Such request must 
include instructions for submitting chemical identity information 
electronically, using e-CDRweb and CDX (see Sec.  711.35), and for 
clearly referencing the importer's submission. Contact information for 
the supplier, a trade name or other designation for the chemical 
substance or mixture, and a copy of the request to the supplier must be 
included with the importer's submission.
    (B) If a manufacturer submitting a report cannot provide the 
information specified in this paragraph (b)(3)(i) because the 
reportable chemical substance is manufactured using a reactant having a 
specific chemical identity that is unknown to the manufacturer and 
claimed as confidential by its supplier, the manufacturer must use e-
CDRweb to ask the supplier of the confidential reactant to provide the 
correct chemical identity

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of the confidential reactant directly to EPA in a joint submission. 
Such request must include instructions for submitting chemical identity 
information electronically using e-CDRweb and CDX (see Sec.  711.35), 
and for clearly referencing the manufacturer's submission. Contact 
information for the supplier, a trade name or other designation for the 
chemical substance, and a copy of the request to the supplier must be 
included with the importer's submission.
    (C) EPA will accept only joint submissions that are submitted 
electronically using e-CDRweb and CDX (see Sec.  711.35) and that 
clearly reference the primary submission to which they refer.
    (ii) For the principal reporting year only, a statement indicating, 
for each reportable chemical substance at each site, whether the 
chemical substance is manufactured in the United States, imported into 
the United States, or both manufactured in the United States and 
imported into the United States.
    (iii) For the principal reporting year only, the total annual 
volume (in pounds) of each reportable chemical substance domestically 
manufactured or imported at each site. The total annual domestically 
manufactured volume (not including imported volume) and the total 
annual imported volume must be separately reported. These amounts must 
be reported to two significant figures of accuracy. In addition, the 
total annual volume (domestically manufactured plus imported volumes in 
pounds) of each reportable chemical substance at each site for each 
complete calendar year since the last principal reporting year.
    (iv) For the principal reporting year only, the volume used on site 
and the volume directly exported of each reportable chemical substance 
domestically manufactured or imported at each site. These amounts must 
be reported to two significant figures of accuracy.
    (v) For the principal reporting year only, a designation 
indicating, for each imported reportable chemical substance at each 
site, whether the imported chemical substance is physically present at 
the reporting site.
    (vi) For the principal reporting year only, a designation 
indicating, for each reportable chemical substance at each site, 
whether the chemical substance is being recycled or otherwise used for 
a commercial purpose instead of being disposed of as a waste or 
included in a waste stream.
    (vii) For the principal reporting year only, the total number of 
workers reasonably likely to be exposed to each reportable chemical 
substance at each site. For each reportable chemical substance at each 
site, the submitter must select from among the ranges of workers listed 
in Table 2 to paragraph (b)(3)(vii) and report the corresponding code 
(i.e., W1 through W8):

 Table 2 to Paragraph (b)(3)(vii)--Codes for Reporting Number of Workers
                     Reasonably Likely To Be Exposed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Code                                 Range
------------------------------------------------------------------------
W1..............................  Fewer than 10 workers.
W2..............................  At least 10 but fewer than 25 workers.
W3..............................  At least 25 but fewer than 50 workers.
W4..............................  At least 50 but fewer than 100
                                   workers.
W5..............................  At least 100 but fewer than 500
                                   workers.
W6..............................  At least 500 but fewer than 1,000
                                   workers.
W7..............................  At least 1,000 but fewer than 10,000
                                   workers.
W8..............................  At least 10,000 workers.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (viii) For the principal reporting year only, the maximum 
concentration, measured by percentage of weight, of each reportable 
chemical substance at the time it is sent off-site from each site. If 
the chemical substance is site-limited, you must report the maximum 
concentration, measured by percentage of weight of the reportable 
chemical substance at the time it is reacted on-site to produce a 
different chemical substance. This information must be reported 
regardless of the physical form(s) in which the chemical substance is 
sent off-site/reacted on-site. For each chemical substance at each 
site, select the maximum concentration of the chemical substance from 
among the ranges listed in Table 3 to paragraph (b)(3)(viii) and report 
the corresponding code (i.e., M1 through M5):

     Table 3 to Paragraph (b)(3)(viii)--Codes for Reporting Maximum
                   Concentration of Chemical Substance
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Code                 Concentration range (percent weight)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
M1..............................  Less than 1 percent by weight.
M2..............................  At least 1 but less than 30 percent by
                                   weight.
M3..............................  At least 30 but less than 60 percent
                                   by weight.
M4..............................  At least 60 but less than 90 percent
                                   by weight.
M5..............................  At least 90 percent by weight.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (ix) For the principal reporting year only, the physical form(s) of 
the reportable chemical substance as it is sent off-site from each 
site. If the chemical substance is site-limited, you must report the 
physical form(s) of the reportable chemical substance at the time it is 
reacted on-site to produce a different chemical substance. For each 
chemical substance at each site, the submitter must report as many 
physical forms as applicable from among the physical forms listed in 
this Unit:
    (A) Dry powder.
    (B) Pellets or large crystals.
    (C) Water- or solvent-wet solid.
    (D) Other solid.
    (E) Gas or vapor.
    (F) Liquid.
    (x) For the principal reporting year only, submitters must report 
the percentage, rounded off to the closest 10 percent, of total 
production volume of the reportable chemical substance, reported in 
response to paragraph (b)(3)(iii) of this section, that is associated 
with each physical form reported under paragraph (b)(3)(ix) of this 
section.
    (4) Chemical-specific information related to processing and use. 
The following chemical-specific information must be reported for each 
reportable chemical substance manufactured (including imported) above 
the applicable production volume threshold, as described in this 
section. Persons subject to paragraph (b)(4) of this section must 
report the information described in paragraphs (b)(4)(i) and (ii) of 
this section for each reportable chemical substance at sites under 
their control and at sites that receive a reportable chemical substance 
from the submitter directly or indirectly (including through a broker/
distributor, from a customer of the submitter, etc.). Information 
reported in response to this paragraph must be reported for the 
principal reporting year only and only to the extent that it is known 
to or reasonably ascertainable by the submitter. Information required 
to be reported under this paragraph is limited to domestic (i.e., 
within the customs territory of the United States) processing and use 
activities. If information responsive to a given data requirement under 
this paragraph, including information in the form of an estimate, is 
not known or reasonably ascertainable, the submitter is not required to 
respond to the requirement.
    (i) Industrial processing and use information--(A) A designation 
indicating the type of industrial processing or use operation(s) at 
each site that receives a reportable chemical substance from the 
submitter site directly or indirectly (whether the recipient site(s) 
are controlled by the submitter site or not). For each chemical 
substance, report the letters which correspond to the appropriate 
processing or use operation(s) listed in Table 4 to paragraph 
(b)(4)(i)(A). A particular designation may need to be reported more 
than once, to the extent

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that a submitter reports more than one sector (under paragraph 
(b)(4)(i)(B) of this section) that applies to a given designation under 
this paragraph.

     Table 4 to Paragraph (b)(4)(i)(A)--Codes for Reporting Type of
                 Industrial Processing or Use Operation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Designation                           Operation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
PC................................  Processing as a reactant.
PF................................  Processing--incorporation into
                                     formulation, mixture, or reaction
                                     product.
PA................................  Processing--incorporation into
                                     article.
PK................................  Processing--repackaging.
U.................................  Use--non-incorporative activities.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (B) A code indicating the sector(s) that best describe the 
industrial activities associated with each industrial processing or use 
operation reported under paragraph (b)(4)(i)(A) of this section. For 
each chemical substance, report the code that corresponds to the 
appropriate sector(s) listed in Table 5 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(B). A 
particular sector code may need to be reported more than once, to the 
extent that a submitter reports more than one function code (under 
paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C) of this section) that applies to a given sector 
code under this paragraph.

    Table 5 to Paragraph (b)(4)(i)(B)--Codes for Reporting Industrial
                                 Sectors
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Code                          Sector description
------------------------------------------------------------------------
IS1.............................  Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and
                                   hunting.
IS2.............................  Oil and gas drilling, extraction, and
                                   support activities.
IS3.............................  Mining (except oil and gas) and
                                   support activities.
IS4.............................  Utilities.
IS5.............................  Construction.
IS6.............................  Food, beverage, and tobacco product
                                   manufacturing.
IS7.............................  Textiles, apparel, and leather
                                   manufacturing.
IS8.............................  Wood product manufacturing.
IS9.............................  Paper manufacturing.
IS10............................  Printing and related support
                                   activities.
IS11............................  Petroleum refineries.
IS12............................  Asphalt paving, roofing, and coating
                                   materials manufacturing.
IS13............................  Petroleum lubricating oil and grease
                                   manufacturing.
IS14............................  All other petroleum and coal products
                                   manufacturing.
IS15............................  Petrochemical manufacturing.
IS16............................  Industrial gas manufacturing.
IS17............................  Synthetic dye and pigment
                                   manufacturing.
IS18............................  Carbon black manufacturing.
IS19............................  All other basic inorganic chemical
                                   manufacturing.
IS20............................  Cyclic crude and intermediate
                                   manufacturing.
IS21............................  All other basic organic chemical
                                   manufacturing.
IS22............................  Plastics material and resin
                                   manufacturing.
IS23............................  Synthetic rubber manufacturing.
IS24............................  Organic fiber manufacturing.
IS25............................  Pesticide, fertilizer, and other
                                   agricultural chemical manufacturing.
IS26............................  Pharmaceutical and medicine
                                   manufacturing.
IS27............................  Paint and coating manufacturing.
IS28............................  Adhesive manufacturing.
IS29............................  Soap, cleaning compound, and toilet
                                   preparation manufacturing.
IS30............................  Printing ink manufacturing.
IS31............................  Explosives manufacturing.
IS32............................  Custom compounding of purchased
                                   resins.
IS33............................  Photographic film, paper, plate, and
                                   chemical manufacturing.
IS34............................  All other chemical product and
                                   preparation manufacturing.
IS35............................  Plastics product manufacturing.
IS36............................  Rubber product manufacturing.
IS37............................  Non-metallic mineral product
                                   manufacturing (includes cement, clay,
                                   concrete, glass, gypsum, lime, and
                                   other non-metallic mineral product
                                   manufacturing).
IS38............................  Primary metal manufacturing.
IS39............................  Fabricated metal product
                                   manufacturing.
IS40............................  Machinery manufacturing.
IS41............................  Computer and electronic product
                                   manufacturing.
IS42............................  Electrical equipment, appliance, and
                                   component manufacturing.
IS43............................  Transportation equipment
                                   manufacturing.
IS44............................  Furniture and related product
                                   manufacturing.
IS45............................  Miscellaneous manufacturing.
IS46............................  Wholesale and retail trade.
IS47............................  Services.
IS48............................  Other (requires additional
                                   information).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (C) For each sector reported under paragraph (b)(4)(i)(B) of this 
section, the applicable code(s) from Table 6 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C) 
must be selected to designate the function category(ies) that best 
represents the specific manner in which the chemical substance is used. 
For the 2020 submission period:
    (1) Use column A in Table 6 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C) for chemical 
substances designated in 2019 as high priority for risk evaluation 
(those chemicals listed in Table 7 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C)); and
    (2) Use either column A or B in Table 6 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C) 
for chemical substances not listed in Table 7 to paragraph 
(b)(4)(i)(C). For the 2024 and future submission periods, use only 
column A in Table 6 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C). A particular function 
category may need to be reported more than once, to the extent that a 
submitter reports more than one industrial processing or use operation/
sector combination (under paragraphs (b)(4)(i)(A) and (B) of this 
section) that applies to a given function category under this 
paragraph. If more than 10 unique combinations of industrial processing 
or use operations/sector/function categories apply to a chemical 
substance, submitters need only report the 10 unique combinations for 
the chemical substance that cumulatively represent the largest 
percentage of the submitter's production volume for that chemical 
substance, measured by weight. If none of the listed function 
categories accurately describes a use of a chemical substance, the 
category ``Other'' may be used, and must include a description of the 
use.

                   Table 6 to Paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C)--Codes for Reporting Function Categories
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Column A                                                 Column B
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             Code                          Category                    Code                   Category
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
F001..........................  Abrasives.....................  U001.............  Abrasives.
F002..........................  Etching agent.................
F003..........................  Adhesion/cohesion promoter....  U002.............  Adhesives and sealant
                                                                                    chemicals.
F004..........................  Binder........................
F005..........................  Flux agent....................
F006..........................  Sealant (barrier).............
F007..........................  Absorbent.....................  U003.............  Adsorbents and absorbents.
F008..........................  Adsorbent.....................
F009..........................  Dehydrating agent (desiccant).
F010..........................  Drier.........................
F011..........................  Humectant.....................
F012..........................  Soil amendments (fertilizers).  U004.............  Agricultural chemicals (non-
                                                                                    pesticidal).
F013..........................  Anti-adhesive/cohesive........  U005.............  Anti-adhesive agents.

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F014..........................  Dusting agent.................
F015..........................  Bleaching agent...............  U006.............  Bleaching agents.
F016..........................  Brightener....................
F017..........................  Anti-scaling agent............  U007.............  Corrosion inhibitors and anti-
                                                                                    scaling agents.
F018..........................  Corrosion inhibitor...........
F019..........................  Dye...........................  U008.............  Dyes.
F020..........................  Fixing agent (mordant)........
F021..........................  Hardener......................  U009.............  Fillers.
F022..........................  Filler........................
F023..........................  Anti-static agent.............  U010.............  Finishing agents.
F024..........................  Softener and conditioner......
F025..........................  Swelling agent................
F026..........................  Tanning agents not otherwise
                                 specified.
F027..........................  Waterproofing agent...........
F028..........................  Wrinkle resisting agent.......
F029..........................  Flame retardant...............  U011.............  Flame retardants.
F030..........................  Fuel agents...................  U012.............  Fuels and fuel additives.
F031..........................  Fuel..........................
F032..........................  Heat transferring agent.......  U013.............  Functional fluids (closed
                                                                                    systems).
F033..........................  Hydraulic fluids..............
F034..........................  Insulators....................
F035..........................  Refrigerants..................
F036..........................  Anti-freeze agent.............  U014.............  Functional fluids (open
                                                                                    systems).
F037..........................  Intermediate..................  U015.............  Intermediates.
F038..........................  Monomers......................
F039..........................  Ion exchange agent............  U016.............  Ion exchange agents.
F040..........................  Anti-slip agent...............  U017.............  Lubricants and lubricant
                                                                                    additives.
F041..........................  Lubricating agent.............
F042..........................  Deodorizer....................  U018.............  Odor agents.
F043..........................  Fragrance.....................
F044..........................  Oxidizing agent...............  U019.............  Oxidizing/reducing agents.
F045..........................  Reducing agent................
F046..........................  Photosensitive agent..........  U020.............  Photosensitive chemicals.
F047..........................  Photosensitizers..............
F048..........................  Semiconductor and photovoltaic
                                 agent.
F049..........................  UV stabilizer.................
F050..........................  Opacifer......................  U021.............  Pigments.
F051..........................  Pigment.......................
F052..........................  Plasticizer...................  U022.............  Plasticizers.
F053..........................  Plating agent.................  U023.............  Plating agents and surface
                                                                                    treating agents.
F054..........................  Catalyst......................  U024.............  Process regulators.
F055..........................  Chain transfer agent..........
F056..........................  Chemical reaction regulator...
F057..........................  Crystal growth modifiers
                                 (nucleating agents).
F058..........................  Polymerization promoter.......
F059..........................  Terminator/Blocker............
F060..........................  Processing aids, specific to    U025.............  Processing aids, specific to
                                 petroleum production.                              petroleum production.
F061..........................  Antioxidant...................  U026.............  Processing aids, not
                                                                                    otherwise listed.
F062..........................  Chelating agent...............
F063..........................  Defoamer......................
F064..........................  pH regulating agent...........
F065..........................  Processing aids not otherwise
                                 specified.
F066..........................  Energy Releasers (explosives,   U027.............  Propellants and blowing
                                 motive propellant).                                agents.
F067..........................  Foamant.......................
F068..........................  Propellants, non-motive
                                 (blowing agents).
F069..........................  Cloud-point depressant........  U028.............  Solids separation agents.
F070..........................  Flocculating agent............
F071..........................  Flotation agent...............
F072..........................  Solids separation
                                 (precipitating) agent, not
                                 otherwise specified.
F073..........................  Cleaning agent................  U029.............  Solvents (for cleaning or
                                                                                    degreasing).
F074..........................  Diluent.......................  U030.............  Solvents (which become part
                                                                                    of product formulation or
                                                                                    mixture).
F075..........................  Solvent.......................
F076..........................  Surfactant (surface active      U031.............  Surface active agents.
                                 agent).
F077..........................  Emulsifier....................
F078..........................  Thickening agent..............  U032.............  Viscosity adjustors.
F079..........................  Viscosity modifiers...........
F080..........................  Laboratory chemicals..........  U033.............  Laboratory chemicals.
F081..........................  Dispersing agent..............  U034.............  Paint additives and coating
                                                                                    additives not described by
                                                                                    other categories.

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F082..........................  Freeze-thaw additive..........
F083..........................  Surface modifier..............
F084..........................  Wetting agent (non-aqueous)...
F085..........................  Aerating and deaerating agents  U999.............  Other (specify).
F086..........................  Explosion inhibitor...........
F087..........................  Fire extinguishing agent......
F088..........................  Flavoring and nutrient........
F089..........................  Anti-redeposition agent.......
F090..........................  Anti-stain agent..............
F091..........................  Anti-streaking agent..........
F092..........................  Conductive agent..............
F093..........................  Incandescent agent............
F094..........................  Magnetic element..............
F095..........................  Anti-condensation agent.......
F096..........................  Coalescing agent..............
F097..........................  Film former...................
F098..........................  Demulsifier...................
F099..........................  Stabilizing agent.............
F100..........................  Alloys........................
F101..........................  Density modifier..............
F102..........................  Elasticizer...................
F103..........................  Flow promoter.................
F104..........................  Sizing agent..................
F105..........................  Solubility enhancer...........
F106..........................  Vapor pressure modifiers......
F107..........................  Embalming agent...............
F108..........................  Heat stabilizer...............
F109..........................  Preservative..................
F110..........................  Anti-caking agent.............
F111..........................  Deflocculant..................
F112..........................  Dust suppressant..............
F113..........................  Impregnation agent............
F114..........................  Leaching agent................
F115..........................  Tracer........................
F116..........................  X-ray absorber................
F999..........................  Other.........................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the 2020 submission period: (1) Use column A for chemical substances designated in 2019 as high priority for
  risk evaluation (those chemicals listed in Table 7 to paragraph(b)(4)(i)(C) and (2) use either column A or B
  for chemical substances not listed in Table 7 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C).
For the 2024 and future submission periods, use only column A.

    Table 7 to Paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C)--CASRNs of Chemical Substances
 Designated as High Priority for Risk Evaluation Under TSCA Section 6(b)
                          on December 30, 2019
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          CASRN                          Chemical substance
------------------------------------------------------------------------
106-46-7.................  p-Dichlorobenzene.
107-06-2.................  1,2-Dichloroethane.
156-60-5.................  trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene.
95-50-1..................  o-Dichlorobenzene.
79-00-5..................  1,1,2-Trichloroethane.
78-87-5..................  1,2-Dichloropropane.
75-34-3..................  1,1-Dichloroethane.
84-74-2..................  Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (1,2-Benzene-
                            dicarboxylic acid, 1,2-dibutyl ester).
85-68-7..................  Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)--1,2-Benzene-
                            dicarboxylic acid, 1-butyl 2(phenylmethyl)
                            ester.
117-81-7.................  Di-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)--(1,2-Benzene-
                            dicarboxylic acid, 1,2-bis(2-ethylhexyl)
                            ester).
84-69-5..................  Di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP)--(1,2-Benzene-
                            dicarboxylic acid, 1,2-bis-(2methylpropyl)
                            ester).
84-61-7..................  Dicyclohexyl phthalate.
79-94-7..................  4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bis[2,6-
                            dibromophenol] (TBBPA).
115-96-8.................  Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP).
115-86-6.................  Phosphoric acid, triphenyl ester (TPP).
106-93-4.................  Ethylene dibromide.
106-99-0.................  1,3-Butadiene.
1222-05-5................  1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-
                            hexamethylcyclopental[g]-2-benzopyran
                            (HHCB).
50-00-0..................  Formaldehyde.
85-44-9..................  Phthalic anhydride.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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    (D) The estimated percentage, rounded off to the closest 10 
percent, of total production volume of the reportable chemical 
substance associated with each combination of industrial processing or 
use operation, sector, and function category. Where a particular 
combination of industrial processing or use operation, sector, and 
function category accounts for less than 5 percent of the submitter's 
site's total production volume of a reportable chemical substance, the 
percentage must not be rounded off to 0 percent if the production 
volume attributable to that industrial processing or use operation, 
sector, and function category combination is 25,000 lb (11,340 kg) or 
more during the reporting year. Instead, in such a case, submitters 
must report the percentage, rounded off to the closest 1 percent, of 
the submitter's site's total production volume of the reportable 
chemical substance associated with the particular combination of 
industrial processing or use operation, sector, and function category.
    (E) For each combination of industrial processing or use operation, 
sector, and function category, the submitter must estimate the number 
of sites at which each reportable chemical substance is processed or 
used. For each combination associated with each chemical substance, the 
submitter must select from among the ranges of sites listed in Table 8 
to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(E) and report the corresponding code (i.e., S1 
through S7):

 Table 8 to Paragraph (b)(4)(i)(E)--Codes for Reporting Numbers of Sites
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Code                                 Range
------------------------------------------------------------------------
S1..............................  Fewer than 10 sites.
S2..............................  At least 10 but fewer than 25 sites.
S3..............................  At least 25 but fewer than 100 sites.
S4..............................  At least 100 but fewer than 250 sites.
S5..............................  At least 250 but fewer than 1,000
                                   sites.
S6..............................  At least 1,000 but fewer than 10,000
                                   sites.
S7..............................  At least 10,000 sites.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (F) For each combination of industrial processing or use operation, 
sector, and function category, the submitter must estimate the number 
of workers reasonably likely to be exposed to each reportable chemical 
substance. For each combination associated with each chemical 
substance, the submitter must select from among the worker ranges 
listed in paragraph (b)(3)(vii) of this section and report the 
corresponding code (i.e., W1 though W8).
    (ii) Consumer and commercial use information--(A) Using the 
applicable codes listed in Table 9 to paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A), 
submitters must designate the consumer and commercial product 
category(ies) that best describe the consumer and commercial products 
in which each reportable chemical substance is used (whether the 
recipient site(s) are controlled by the submitter site or not). For the 
2020 submission period:
    (1) Use column A in Table 9 to paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A) for chemical 
substances designated in 2019 as high priority for risk evaluation 
(those chemicals listed in Table 7 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C); and
    (2) Use either column A or B in Table 9 to paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A) 
for chemical substances not listed in Table 7 to paragraph 
(b)(4)(i)(C). For the 2024 and future submission periods, use only 
column A in Table 9 to paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A). If more than 10 codes 
apply to a chemical substance, submitters need only report the 10 codes 
for the chemical substance that cumulatively represent the largest 
percentage of the submitter's production volume for that chemical, 
measured by weight. If none of the listed consumer and commercial 
product categories accurately describes the consumer and commercial 
products in which each reportable chemical substance is used, the 
category ``Other'' may be used, and must include a description of the 
use.

       Table 9 to Paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A)--Codes for Reporting Consumer and Commercial Product Categories
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                           Column A                                                 Column B
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             Code                          Category                    Code                   Category
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                      Chemical Substances in Furnishing, Cleaning, Treatment Care Products
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CC101.........................  Construction and building       C101.............  Floor coverings.
                                 materials covering large
                                 surface areas including
                                 stone, plaster, cement, glass
                                 and ceramic articles;
                                 fabrics, textiles, and
                                 apparel.
CC102.........................  Furniture & furnishings         C102.............  Foam seating and bedding
                                 including plastic articles                         products.
                                 (soft); leather articles.
CC103.........................  Furniture & furnishings         C103.............  Furniture and furnishings not
                                 including stone, plaster,                          covered elsewhere.
                                 cement, glass and ceramic
                                 articles; metal articles; or
                                 rubber articles.
CC104.........................  Leather conditioner...........  C104.............  Fabric, textile, and leather
                                                                                    products not covered
                                                                                    elsewhere.
CC105.........................  Leather tanning, dye,
                                 finishing, impregnation and
                                 care products.
CC106.........................  Textile (fabric) dyes.........
CC107.........................  Textile finishing and
                                 impregnating/surface
                                 treatment products.
CC108.........................  All-purpose foam spray cleaner  C105.............  Cleaning and furnishing care
                                                                                    products.
CC109.........................  All-purpose liquid cleaner/
                                 polish.
CC110.........................  All-purpose liquid spray
                                 cleaner.
CC111.........................  All-purpose waxes and polishes
CC112.........................  Appliance cleaners............
CC113.........................  Drain and toilet cleaners
                                 (liquid).
CC114.........................  Powder cleaners (floors)......
CC115.........................  Powder cleaners (porcelain)...
CC116.........................  Dishwashing detergent (liquid/  C106.............  Laundry and dishwashing
                                 gel).                                              products.
CC117.........................  Dishwashing detergent (unit
                                 dose/granule).
CC118.........................  Dishwashing detergent liquid
                                 (hand-wash).
CC119.........................  Dry cleaning and associated
                                 products.
CC120.........................  Fabric enhancers..............

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CC121.........................  Laundry detergent (unit-dose/
                                 granule).
CC122.........................  Laundry detergent (liquid)....
CC123.........................  Stain removers................
CC124.........................  Ion exchangers................  C107.............  Water treatment products.
CC125.........................  Liquid water treatment
                                 products.
CC126.........................  Solid/Powder water treatment
                                 products.
CC127.........................  Liquid body soap..............  C108.............  Personal care products.
CC128.........................  Liquid hand soap..............
CC129.........................  Solid bar soap................
CC130.........................  Air fresheners for motor        C109.............  Air care products.
                                 vehicles.
CC131.........................  Continuous action air
                                 fresheners.
CC132.........................  Instant action air fresheners.
CC133.........................  Anti-static spray.............  C110.............  Apparel and footwear care
                                                                                    products.
CC134.........................  Apparel finishing, and
                                 impregnating/surface
                                 treatment products.
CC135.........................  Insect repellent treatment....
CC136.........................  Pre-market waxes, stains, and
                                 polishes applied to footwear.
CC137.........................  Post-market waxes, and
                                 polishes applied to footwear
                                 (shoe polish).
CC138.........................  Waterproofing and water-
                                 resistant sprays.
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                   Chemical Substances in Construction, Paint, Electrical, and Metal Products
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CC201.........................  Fillers and putties...........  C201.............  Adhesives and sealants.
CC202.........................  Hot-melt adhesives............
CC203.........................  One-component caulks..........
CC204.........................  Solder........................
CC205.........................  Single-component glues and
                                 adhesives.
CC206.........................  Two-component caulks..........
CC207.........................  Two-component glues and
                                 adhesives.
CC208.........................  Adhesive/Caulk removers.......  C202.............  Paints and coatings.
CC209.........................  Aerosol spray paints..........
CC210.........................  Lacquers, stains, varnishes
                                 and floor finishes.
CC211.........................  Paint strippers/removers......
CC212.........................  Powder coatings...............
CC213.........................  Radiation curable coatings....
CC214.........................  Solvent-based paint...........
CC215.........................  Thinners......................
CC216.........................  Water-based paint.............
CC217.........................  Construction and building       C203.............  Building/construction
                                 materials covering large                           materials--wood and
                                 surface areas, including wood                      engineered wood products.
                                 articles.
CC218.........................  Construction and building       C204.............  Building/construction
                                 materials covering large                           materials not covered
                                 surface areas, including                           elsewhere.
                                 paper articles; metal
                                 articles; stone, plaster,
                                 cement, glass and ceramic
                                 articles.
CC219.........................  Machinery, mechanical           C205.............  Electrical and electronic
                                 appliances, electrical/                            products.
                                 electronic articles.
CC220.........................  Other machinery, mechanical
                                 appliances, electronic/
                                 electronic articles.
CC221.........................  Construction and building       C206.............  Metal products not covered
                                 materials covering large                           elsewhere.
                                 surface areas, including
                                 metal articles.
CC222.........................  Electrical batteries and        C207.............  Batteries.
                                 accumulators.
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                     Chemical Substances in Packaging, Paper, Plastic, Toys, Hobby Products
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CC990.........................  Non-TSCA use..................  C301.............  Food packaging.
CC301.........................  Packaging (excluding food       C302.............  Paper products.
                                 packaging), including paper
                                 articles.
CC302.........................  Other articles with routine
                                 direct contact during normal
                                 use, including paper articles.
CC303.........................  Packaging (excluding food       C303.............  Plastic and rubber products
                                 packaging), including rubber                       not covered elsewhere.
                                 articles; plastic articles
                                 (hard); plastic articles
                                 (soft).
CC304.........................  Other articles with routine
                                 direct contact during normal
                                 use including rubber
                                 articles; plastic articles
                                 (hard).
CC305.........................  Toys intended for children's    C304.............  Toys, playground, and
                                 use (and child dedicated                           sporting equipment.
                                 articles), including fabrics,
                                 textiles, and apparel; or
                                 plastic articles (hard).
CC306.........................  Adhesives applied at elevated   C305.............  Arts, crafts, and hobby
                                 temperatures.                                      materials.
CC307.........................  Cement/concrete...............

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CC308.........................  Crafting glue.................
CC309.........................  Crafting paint (applied to
                                 body).
CC310.........................  Crafting paint (applied to
                                 craft).
CC311.........................  Fixatives and finishing spray
                                 coatings.
CC312.........................  Modelling clay................
CC313.........................  Correction fluid/tape.........  C306.............  Ink, toner, and colorant
                                                                                    products.
CC314.........................  Inks in writing equipment
                                 (liquid).
CC315.........................  Inks used for stamps..........
CC316.........................  Toner/Printer cartridge.......
CC317.........................  Liquid photographic processing  C307.............  Photographic supplies, film,
                                 solutions.                                         and photochemicals.
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                   Chemical Substances in Automotive, Fuel, Agriculture, Outdoor Use Products
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CC401.........................  Exterior car washes and soaps.  C401.............  Automotive care products.
CC402.........................  Exterior car waxes, polishes,
                                 and coatings.
CC403.........................  Interior car care.............
CC404.........................  Touch up auto paint...........
CC405.........................  Degreasers....................  C402.............  Lubricants and greases.
CC406.........................  Liquid lubricants and greases.
CC407.........................  Paste lubricants and greases..
CC408.........................  Spray lubricants and greases..
CC409.........................  Anti-freeze liquids...........  C403.............  Anti-freeze and de-icing
                                                                                    products.
CC410.........................  De-icing liquids..............
CC411.........................  De-icing solids...............
CC412.........................  Lock de-icers/releasers.......
CC413.........................  Cooking and heating fuels.....  C404.............  Fuels and related products.
CC414.........................  Fuel additives................
CC415.........................  Vehicular or appliance fuels..
CC416.........................  Explosive materials...........  C405.............  Explosive materials.
CC417.........................  Agricultural non-pesticidal     C406.............  Agricultural products (non-
                                 products.                                          pesticidal).
CC418.........................  Lawn and garden care products.  C407.............  Lawn and garden care
                                                                                    products.
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                          Chemical Substances in Products not Described by Other Codes
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CC980.........................  Other (specify)...............  C909.............  Other (specify).
CC990.........................  Non-TSCA use..................  C980.............  Non-TSCA use.
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For the 2020 submission period: (1) Use column A for chemical substances designated in 2019 as high priority for
  risk evaluation (those chemicals listed in Table 7 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C) and (2) use either column A or B
  for chemical substances not listed in Table 7 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C).
For the 2024 and future submission periods, use only column A.

    (B) For each consumer and commercial product category reported 
under paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A) of this section, the applicable code(s) 
described in paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C) of this section must be selected to 
designate the function category(ies) that best represents the specific 
manner in which the chemical substance is used. For the 2020 submission 
period:
    (1) Use column A in Table 6 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C) for chemical 
substances designated in 2019 as high priority for risk evaluation 
(those chemicals listed in Table 7 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C); and
    (2) Use either column A or B in Table 6 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C) 
for chemical substances not listed in Table 7 to paragraph 
(b)(4)(i)(C). For the 2024 and future submission periods, use only 
column A in Table 6 to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(C). A particular function 
category may need to be reported more than once, to the extent that a 
submitter reports more than one consumer or commercial product category 
(under paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A) of this section) that applies to a given 
function category under this paragraph. If none of the listed function 
categories accurately describes a use of a chemical substance, the 
category ``Other'' may be used, and must include a description of the 
use.
    (C) An indication, within each consumer and commercial product 
category reported under paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A) of this section, 
whether the use is a consumer or a commercial use.
    (D) Submitters must determine, within each consumer and commercial 
product category reported under paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A) of this 
section, whether any amount of each reportable chemical substance 
manufactured (including imported) by the submitter is present in (for 
example, a plasticizer chemical substance used to make pacifiers) or on 
(for example, as a component in the paint on a toy) any consumer 
products intended for use by children age 14 or younger, regardless of 
the concentration of the chemical substance remaining in or on the 
product. Submitters must select from the following options: The 
chemical substance is used in or on any consumer products intended for 
use by children; the chemical substance is not used in or on any 
consumer products intended for use by children; or information as to 
whether the chemical substance is used in or on any consumer products 
intended for use by children is not known to or reasonably 
ascertainable by the submitter.
    (E) The estimated percentage, rounded off to the closest 10 
percent, of the submitter's site's total production volume of the 
reportable chemical substance associated with each consumer and 
commercial product

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category. Where a particular consumer and commercial product category 
accounts for less than 5 percent of the total production volume of a 
reportable chemical substance, the percentage must not be rounded off 
to 0 percent if the production volume attributable to that commercial 
and consumer product category is 25,000 lb (11,340 kg) or more during 
the reporting year. Instead, in such a case, submitters must report the 
percentage, rounded off to the closest 1 percent, of the submitter's 
site's total production volume of the reportable chemical substance 
associated with the particular consumer and commercial product 
category.
    (F) Where the reportable chemical substance is used in consumer or 
commercial products, the estimated typical maximum concentration, 
measured by weight, of the chemical substance in each consumer and 
commercial product category reported under paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A) of 
this section. For each chemical substance in each commercial and 
consumer product category reported under paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A) of 
this section, submitters must select from among the ranges of 
concentrations listed in Table 3 to paragraph (b)(3)(viii) of this 
section and report the corresponding code (i.e., M1 through M5).
    (G) Where the reportable chemical substance is used in a commercial 
product, the submitter must estimate the number of commercial workers 
reasonably likely to be exposed to each reportable chemical substance. 
For each combination associated with each substance, the submitter must 
select from among the worker ranges listed in Table 2 to paragraph 
(b)(3)(vii) of this section and report the corresponding code (i.e., W1 
though W8).

0
 9. Revise Sec.  711.20 to read as follows:

Sec.  711.20  When to report.

    All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of 
this part must be submitted during an applicable submission period, 
which runs from June 1 to September 30 at 4-year intervals, beginning 
in 2020. In each submission period, any person described in Sec.  711.8 
must report as described in this part.

0
 10. Amend Sec.  711.22 by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  711.22  Duplicative reporting.

* * * * *
    (c) Co-manufactured chemicals. This part requires that only one 
report per site be submitted on each chemical substance described in 
Sec.  711.5. However, both the contracting company and producing 
company are liable if no report is made. When a company contracts with 
a producing company to manufacture a chemical substance, and each party 
meets the definition of ``manufacturer'' as set forth in Sec.  711.3, 
reporting of the co-manufactured chemical can be performed by one of 
the following methods:
    (1) The contracting company initiates the required report for that 
site as the primary submitter. The contracting company must indicate on 
the report that this is a co-manufacturing situation, notify the 
producing company, and record the production volume domestically co-
manufactured as set forth in Sec.  711.15(b)(3) and processing and use 
information set forth in Sec.  711.15(b)(4). Upon notification by the 
contracting company, the producing company must also record the 
production volume domestically co-manufactured and complete the rest of 
the report as prompted by e-CDRweb.
    (2) Upon written agreement between the contracting company and the 
producing company, the producing company completes the full report for 
the co-manufactured chemical. The contracting company supplies the 
information not otherwise known to or reasonably ascertainable by the 
producing company.
* * * * *

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 11. Revise Sec.  711.30 to read as follows.

Sec.  711.30  Confidentiality claims.

    (a) Making confidentiality claims--(1) Generally. Any person 
submitting information under this part may assert a confidentiality 
claim for that information at the time it is submitted, except for 
information described in paragraph (a)(2). Any such confidentiality 
claims must be asserted at the time the information is submitted. These 
claims will apply only to the information submitted with the claim. 
Instructions for asserting confidentiality claims are provided in the 
document identified in Sec.  711.35. Information claimed as 
confidential in accordance with this section will be treated and 
disclosed in accordance with the procedures in 40 CFR part 2 and 
section 14 of TSCA.
    (2) Exceptions. Confidentiality claims cannot be asserted:
    (i) For chemical identities listed on the public portion of the 
TSCA Inventory;
    (ii) For processing and use data elements required by Sec.  
711.15(b)(4)(i)(A), (B), and (C) and Sec.  711.15(b)(4)(ii)(A), (B), 
(C), and (D); or
    (iii) When a response is left blank or designated as ``not known or 
reasonably ascertainable.''
    (3) Substantiations. All confidentiality claims must be 
substantiated at time of submission, in accordance with the 
requirements in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d)(1) of this section, and 
must be signed and dated by an authorized official. Confidentiality 
claims for the following data elements are exempt from this 
substantiation requirement:
    (i) Production volume information required pursuant to Sec.  
711.15(b)(3)(iii).
    (ii) Joint submission information from the primary submitter, 
consisting of trade name and supplier identification required pursuant 
to Sec.  711.15(b)(3)(i)(A) and (B).
    (iii) Joint submission information from the secondary submitter, 
consisting of the percentage of formulation required pursuant to Sec.  
711.15(b)(3)(i)(A) and (B).
    (iv) Information that is supplied in a petition submitted under 
Sec.  711.6(b)(2)(iii) or Sec.  711.10(d)(1)(ii) and that is described 
in section 14(c)(2) of TSCA.
    (4) Marking information claimed as confidential in confidentiality 
substantiation documentation. If any of the information contained in 
the answers to the questions listed in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this 
section is asserted to contain information that itself is considered to 
be confidential, you must clearly identify the information that is 
claimed confidential.
    (5) Certification statement for claims. An authorized official 
representing a person asserting a claim of confidentiality must certify 
that the submission complies with the requirements of this part by 
signing and dating the following certification statement:

    ``I certify that all claims for confidentiality asserted with 
this submission are true and correct, and all information submitted 
herein to substantiate such claims is true and correct. Any knowing 
and willful misrepresentation is subject to criminal penalty 
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1001. I further certify that: (1) I have taken 
reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of the 
information; (2) I have determined that the information is not 
required to be disclosed or otherwise made available to the public 
under any other Federal law; (3) I have a reasonable basis to 
conclude that disclosure of the information is likely to cause 
substantial harm to the competitive position of my company; and (4) 
I have a reasonable basis to believe that the information is not 
readily discoverable through reverse engineering.''

    (6) Company, site, and technical contact identity information. A 
submitter may assert a claim of confidentiality for a site, company, or 
technical contact identity to protect the link between that information 
and the

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reported chemical substance. Such claim may be asserted only when the 
linkage of that information to a reportable chemical substance is 
confidential and not publicly available.
    (7) Processing and use information. A submitter may assert a claim 
of confidentiality for each data element required by Sec.  
711.15(b)(4)(i)(D), (E) and (F) and Sec.  711.15(b)(4)(ii)(E), (F), and 
(G) to protect the link between that information and the reported 
chemical substance. Such claim may be asserted only when the linkage of 
that information to a reportable chemical substance is confidential and 
not publicly available.
    (b) All confidentiality claims requiring substantiation at time of 
submission. For each data element (or information supplied in a 
petition submitted under Sec.  711.6(b)(2)(iii)(A) or Sec.  
711.10(d)(1)(ii)(A)) that is claimed as confidential, you must submit 
with your report detailed written answers to the following questions:
    (1) Will disclosure of the information claimed as confidential 
likely cause substantial harm to your business's competitive position? 
If you answered yes, describe the substantial harmful effects that 
would likely result to your competitive position if the information is 
disclosed, including but not limited to how a competitor could use such 
information, and the causal relationship between the disclosure and the 
harmful effects.
    (2) To the extent your business has disclosed the information to 
others (both internally and externally), has your business taken 
precautions to protect the confidentiality of the disclosed 
information? If yes, please explain and identify the specific measures, 
including but not limited to internal controls, that your business has 
taken to protect the information claimed as confidential.
    (3)(i) Is any of the information claimed as confidential required 
to be publicly disclosed under any other Federal law? If yes, please 
explain.
    (ii) Does any of the information claimed as confidential otherwise 
appear in any public documents, including (but not limited to) safety 
data sheets; advertising or promotional material; professional or trade 
publications; state, local, or Federal agency files; or any other media 
or publications available to the general public? If yes, please explain 
why the information should be treated as confidential.
    (iii) Does any of the information claimed as confidential appear in 
one or more patents or patent applications? If yes, please provide the 
associated patent number or patent application number (or numbers) and 
explain why the information should be treated as confidential.
    (4) Does any of the information that you are claiming as 
confidential constitute a trade secret? If yes, please explain how the 
information you are claiming as confidential constitutes a trade 
secret.
    (5) Is the claim of confidentiality intended to last less than 10 
years (see TSCA section 14(e)(1)(B))? If yes, please indicate the 
number of years (between 1-10 years) or the specific date after which 
the claim is withdrawn.
    (6) Has EPA, another federal agency, or court made any 
confidentiality determination regarding information associated with 
this chemical substance? If yes, please provide the circumstances 
associated with the prior determination, whether the information was 
found to be entitled to confidential treatment, the entity that made 
the decision, and the date of the determination.
    (c) Additional requirements for specific chemical identity. A 
person may assert a claim of confidentiality for the specific chemical 
identity of a chemical substance as described in Sec.  711.15(b)(3) of 
this part only if the identity of that chemical substance is treated as 
confidential in the Master Inventory File as of the time the report is 
submitted for that chemical substance. Generic chemical identities and 
accession numbers may not be claimed as confidential. To assert a claim 
of confidentiality for the identity of a reportable chemical substance, 
you must submit with the report detailed written answers to the 
questions from paragraph (b) of this section and to the following 
questions.
    (1) Is this chemical substance publicly known (including by your 
competitors) to be in U.S. commerce? If yes, please explain why the 
specific chemical identity should still be afforded confidential status 
(e.g., the chemical substance is publicly known only as being 
distributed in commerce for research and development purposes, but no 
other information about the current commercial distribution of the 
chemical substance in the United States is publicly available). If no, 
please complete the certification statement:

    I certify that on the date referenced, I searched the internet 
for the chemical substance identity (i.e., by both chemical 
substance name and CASRN). I did not find a reference to this 
chemical substance that would indicate that the chemical is being 
manufactured or imported by anyone for a commercial purpose in the 
United States. [provide date].

    (2) Does this particular chemical substance leave the site of 
manufacture (including import) in any form, e.g., as a product, 
effluent, emission? If yes, please explain what measures have been 
taken to guard against the discovery of its identity.
    (3) If the chemical substance leaves the site in a form that is 
available to the public or your competitors, can the chemical identity 
be readily discovered by analysis of the substance (e.g., product, 
effluent, emission), in light of existing technologies and any costs, 
difficulties, or limitations associated with such technologies? Please 
explain why or why not.
    (4) Would disclosure of the specific chemical name release 
confidential process information? If yes, please explain.
    (d) Special situations. (1) Joint submissions. If a primary 
submitter asks a secondary submitter to provide information directly to 
EPA in a joint submission under Sec.  711.15(b)(3)(i)(A) and (B), only 
the primary submitter may assert a confidentiality claim for the data 
elements that it directly submits to EPA. The primary submitter must 
substantiate those claims that are not exempt under paragraph 
(a)(3)(ii) of this section. The secondary submitter is responsible for 
asserting all confidentiality claims for the data elements that it 
submits directly to EPA and for substantiating those claims that are 
not exempt under paragraph (a)(3)(iii) of this section.
    (2) Petitions. If a petition submitted under Sec.  
711.6(b)(2)(iii)(A) or Sec.  711.10(d)(1)(ii)(A) includes any 
information claimed as confidential, the petitioner must provide a 
version of the petition that redacts the information claimed as 
confidential.
    (e) No claim of confidentiality. Information not claimed as 
confidential in accordance with the requirements of this section may be 
made public without further notice to the submitter.

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 12. Amend Sec.  711.35 by revising paragraph (c)(1) to read as 
follows:

Sec.  711.35  Electronic filing.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) By website. Go to the EPA Chemical Data Reporting internet 
homepage at http://www.epa.gov/cdr and follow the appropriate links.
* * * * *

[FR Doc. 2020-06076 Filed 4-8-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P