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Federal Register :: Export Notification; Proposed Change to Reporting Requirements
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FRL-7752-2
IV. Additional Proposed Amendments and Clarifications
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E6-1797 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E6-1797
EPA is proposing amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 12(b) export notification regulations at subpart D of 40 CFR part 707. One amendment would change the current annual notification requirement to a one-time requirement for exporters of chemical substances or mixtures (hereinafter referred to as “chemicals”) for which certain actions have been taken under TSCA. Relatedly, for the same TSCA actions, EPA is proposing to change the current requirement that the Agency notify foreign governments annually after the Agency's receipt of export notifications from exporters to a requirement that the Agency notify foreign governments once after it Start Printed Page 6734receives the first export notification from an exporter. EPA is also proposing de minimis concentration levels below which notification would not be required for the export of any chemical for which export notification under TSCA section 12(b) is otherwise required, proposing other minor amendments (to update the EPA addresses to which export notifications must be sent, to indicate that a single export notification may refer to more than one section of TSCA where the exported chemical is the subject of multiple TSCA actions, and to correct an error), and clarifying exporters' and EPA's obligations where an export notification-triggering action is taken with respect to a chemical previously or currently subject to export notification due to the existence of a previous triggering action.
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You may be potentially affected by this action if you export or intend to export any chemical substance or mixture for which any of the following actions have been taken under TSCA with respect to that chemical substance or mixture: Data are required under TSCA section 4 or 5(b), an order has been issued under TSCA section 5, a rule has been proposed or promulgated under TSCA section 5 or 6, or an action is pending, or relief has been granted under TSCA section 5 or 7. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
Exporters of chemical substances or mixtures (NAICS codes 325 and 324110; e.g., chemical manufacturing and processing and petroleum refineries).
This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (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 applicability provisions at 40 CFR 707.60 for TSCA section 12(b)-related obligations. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
In addition to using the electronic docket, you may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “Federal Register” listings at http://www.epa.gov/​fedrgstr/​. A frequently updated electronic version of both 40 CFR parts 707 and 799 are available on E-CFR Beta Site Two at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/​ecfr/​.
1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through http://Start Printed Page 6735www.regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
EPA is proposing amendments to TSCA section 12(b) export notification regulations at subpart D of 40 CFR part 707. The first amendment would change the current annual notification requirement for exporters of chemicals for which certain actions have been taken under TSCA. Currently, the TSCA section 12(b) regulations require exporters of chemicals to notify EPA of the first export or intended export to a particular country in a calendar year when data are required under TSCA section 5(b), an order has been issued under TSCA section 5, a rule has been proposed or promulgated under TSCA section 5 or 6, or an action is pending, or relief has been granted under TSCA section 5 or 7. For chemicals subject to a final TSCA section 4 action, exporters are currently required to submit an export notification only for the first export or intended export to a particular country. This proposed rule would change the current annual export notification requirement to a one-time requirement for each of the following TSCA section 12(b)-triggering actions per each destination country for each exporter of a chemical: An order issued, an action pending, or an action granting relief under TSCA section 5(e), a proposed or promulgated rule under TSCA section 5(a)(2), or an action requiring the submission of data under TSCA section 5(b). For exports of chemicals that are the subjects of TSCA section 12(b)-triggering actions under TSCA section 5(f), 6, or 7, however, each exporter would continue to be required to submit annual export notifications to EPA.
In this Federal Register document, EPA is also updating the instructions for the submission of export notifications to the Agency (40 CFR 707.65(c)), clarifying exporters' and EPA's obligations when subsequent TSCA section 12(b)-triggering actions are taken with respect to a chemical previously or currently subject to export notification due to a separate triggering action, indicating in 40 CFR 707.67 that a single export notification may refer to more than one section of TSCA where the exported chemical is the subject of multiple TSCA actions, and correcting 40 CFR 799.19 to make it clear that final multi-chemical TSCA section 4 rules also trigger export notification (see Unit IV.).
EPA is proposing these amendments pursuant to TSCA section 12(b), 15 U.S.C. 2611(b). Section 12(b) of TSCA requires that any person who exports or intends to export to a foreign country a chemical for which the submission of data is required under TSCA section 4 or 5(b), an order has been issued under TSCA section 5, a rule has been proposed or promulgated under TSCA section 5 or 6, or with respect to which an action is pending or relief has been granted under TSCA section 5 or 7 must notify the Administrator of EPA of such exportation or intent to export. Upon receipt of such notification, EPA must furnish the government of the importing country with:
In the Federal Register of December 16, 1980, EPA promulgated rules at 40 CFR part 707, subpart D, implementing TSCA section 12(b) (Ref. 3). Under these rules, exporters were required to submit a written notification to EPA for the first export or intended export to a particular country in a calendar year for any chemical that was the subject of a TSCA section 12(b)-triggering action. Upon receipt of such notification from an exporter, the implementing rules required (and still require) that EPA provide the importing country with, among other things, a summary of the action taken or an indication of the availability of data received pursuant to action under TSCA section 4 or 5(b) (see 40 CFR 707.70(b)).
To facilitate foreign governments' consideration of export notices for chemicals exported from the United States and to reduce the burden on EPA and exporters, EPA promulgated a rule in the Federal Register of July 27, 1993, that amended the regulations in 40 CFR part 707, subpart D (Ref. 4). The amendment limited the notification requirement for each exporter of chemicals subject to a final TSCA section 4 action to a one-time notification to EPA for the export of each such chemical to each particular country, instead of requiring annual notification to EPA for shipments of the chemical to that country. The amended rule also limited EPA's notice to foreign governments to one time for the export of each chemical subject to a final TSCA section 4 action. The 1993 amendment did not change the export notification requirements for chemicals that are the subject of an action under TSCA section 5, 6, or 7; that is, exporters are currently required to provide annual notification of the export of each chemical that is the subject of an action under TSCA section 5, 6, or 7. The 1993 amendment also did not change the frequency of EPA's notice to foreign governments for chemicals subject to TSCA section 5, 6, or 7; EPA notice is provided upon receipt of the first annual export notification for each such chemical to each country.
To further reduce the information collection burden for TSCA section 12(b) export notification, EPA developed and periodically updates a website that provides a list of chemicals subject to TSCA section 12(b) export notification requirements (see “Current List of Chemical Substances Subject to TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification Requirements” at http://www.epa.gov/​opptintr/​chemtest/​main12b.htm). In addition, exporters' obligation to submit a one-time export notification to EPA for the export of a chemical subject to a final TSCA section 4 action terminates once the reimbursement period for that particular action expires. OPPT has made available a comprehensive listing of these “sunset” dates for all such chemicals (see “Sunset Date/Status of TSCA Section 4 Testing, Reimbursement, and Reporting Requirements and TSCA Section 4-Triggered TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification Requirements” at http://www.epa.gov/​opptintr/​chemtest/​sunset.htm). The regulated community has indicated that these lists serve as useful tools to assist exporters in complying with TSCA and EPA believes that they have resulted in an overall reduction of the information collection burden associated with TSCA section 12(b) export notification requirements.
3. Label exported products. For countries' domestic BSR chemicals and the Rotterdam Convention's Annex III chemicals, the Rotterdam Convention requires labeling to “ensure adequate availability of information with regard to risks and/or hazards to human health or the environment.” For the Rotterdam Convention's Annex III chemicals, labels must also include a Harmonized Start Printed Page 6737System Code if available (Ref. 6). For an exporting country's BSR chemicals and the Rotterdam Convention's Annex III chemicals that are to be used in an occupational setting, each exporting Party must send the most up-to-date safety data sheet for the chemical to each importer.
EPA believes this proposed rule is a reasonable supplement to the 1993 amendments to EPA's export notification regulations because it would further reduce overall burden on exporters and the Agency and would further focus importing governments' resources and attention on chemicals for which EPA has proposed to make or has made a definitive finding that a chemical “presents or will present” an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment.
Classification of chemical mixtures under the GHS for several health and environmental hazard classes is triggered when generic cut-off values or concentration limits are exceeded, for example, ≥1.0% for target organ systemic toxicity, ≥0.1% for known or presumed human carcinogens, etc. (See Ref. 10, chapter 1.5. The cut-off levels for each hazard class are provided in chapters 3.1-3.10 and chapter 4.1 of Ref. 10.) When a chemical is present below these cut-off levels, the GHS does not require that the chemical appear on labeling or other information sources. The GHS represents international consensus on appropriate de minimis concentrations below which governments do not find information useful for hazard communication on chemicals in international (or domestic) commerce. The focus of GHS is relevant to that of TSCA section 12(b), which is primarily intended to alert and inform foreign governments, in a general manner, of hazards that may be associated with a chemical substance or mixture. As a result, EPA believes it is logical to refer to GHS as a guide to Start Printed Page 6738implementation of TSCA section 12(b). EPA believes the inclusion of de minimis concentration thresholds in GHS is indicative of foreign governments' likely preference not to be notified by the United States about its export of chemicals present in low concentrations.
Which either are known to be carcinogens in humans or may reasonably be anticipated to be human carcinogens.
In 1993, Public Law 95-622 was amended to change the frequency of publication of the NTP Report on Carcinogens from an annual to a biennial report.
In this proposed rule, the second exception to the proposed generally applicable de minimis concentration levels would be made for PCBs, which, when exported in a concentration of greater than 50 ppm, would require the submission of an export notification. EPA believes it is appropriate to include a different de minimis concentration level for PCBs in its TSCA section 12(b) regulations (i.e., levels less than or equal to 50 ppm versus the proposed general Start Printed Page 67391%/0.1% for carcinogens levels) after considering the coverage of PCBs under certain international treaties and/or guidance materials developed thereunder, including the Stockholm Convention and the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (Basel Convention) (Ref. 13). Note that the manufacture and distribution in commerce of PCBs for use within the United States or for export from the United States are generally prohibited, with certain exceptions (see, for example, 40 CFR 761.20(b) and (c)).
EPA believes that the most practical means of maintaining the quality of notification, of improving the scrutiny importing countries give to notices, and of reducing burden on both exporters and EPA, is to amend the TSCA section 12(b) regulations under 40 CFR part 707 to reduce the frequency of certain export notifications submitted by exporters to EPA as well as EPA notices sent to foreign governments. EPA's responsibility is both to alert and to make information and data available to the importing government. EPA believes that although the frequency of EPA's notices to foreign governments may be reduced by this rule, if finalized as proposed, the quality of the information provided to them would not be substantially affected.
In addition to the proposed amendments to the TSCA section 12(b) regulations regarding the scope of exporters' and EPA's responsibilities, the Agency is proposing minor amendments to update the EPA addresses to which export notifications must be sent (40 CFR 707.65(c)), to indicate that a single export notification may refer to more than one section of TSCA where the exported chemical is the subject of multiple TSCA actions(40 CFR 707.67), and to correct an error in 40 CFR 799.19, which currently omits mentioning multi-chemical test rules as being among those final TSCA section 4 actions that trigger export notification.
EPA is also clarifying exporters' and EPA's obligations where a TSCA section 12(b)-triggering action is taken with respect to a chemical previously or currently subject to export notification due to the existence of a previous triggering action. EPA's intention is that exporters notify EPA with respect to each TSCA section 12(b)-triggering action to which the chemical becomes subject (as long as the exporter in fact still exports or intends to export the chemical to that country) even if they have previously notified EPA about the export of that chemical to that country as a result of an earlier TSCA section 12(b)-triggering action. Note that an export notification may indicate more than one triggering action, i.e., separate export notifications need not be submitted where the need for export notification as a result of more than one triggering action at the same time exists with respect to a given chemical. Similarly, EPA would notify a foreign government with respect to each TSCA section 12(b)-triggering action to which the chemical becomes subject (as long as the Agency continues to receive an export notification from any exporter for the export of the chemical to that country) even if it has previously notified that government about the export of the chemical as a result of an earlier TSCA section 12(b)-triggering action. In this proposed rule, EPA is amending 40 CFR 707.65 and 707.70 in order to make these obligations clear.
EPA has evaluated the potential costs of these proposed amendments. The Agency anticipates that these proposed amendments would reduce the number of export notifications sent to EPA by exporters of chemicals that are the subject of actions under TSCA section 5(e), 5(a)(2), or 5(b), and that they would also eliminate the submission of export notifications from exporters of chemicals otherwise subject to TSCA section 12(b) where they are present at a concentration below the relevant de minimis concentration threshold. The amendments would also potentially reduce the number of export notices sent by EPA to foreign governments. These reductions would save both exporter and EPA resources.
The costs to EPA would also likely be reduced based on these proposed amendments, as EPA incurs costs for processing export notifications received, and for sending export notices to foreign governments. While EPA has been sending roughly 1,600 notices to foreign governments annually, that number is expected to drop as a result of these proposed amendments, if finalized as proposed, to an estimated 1,520 notice during the first year in which the rule is effective, and an estimated 980 notices sent in all subsequent years. These reductions are expected to save the Federal Government over $7,500 during the first year in which the rule is effective (4% of current costs), and over $43,000 in subsequent years (24% of current costs). Over 20 years, these proposed amendments, if finalized as proposed, would save the Federal Government approximately $450,000 at a 7% discount rate, and roughly $630,000 at a 3% discount rate.
The following is a list of issues on which the Agency is specifically requesting public comment. EPA encourages all interested persons to submit comments on these issues, and to identify any other relevant issues as well. This input will assist the Agency in developing a rule that successfully addresses information needs while minimizing potential reporting burdens associated with the rule. EPA requests that commenters making specific recommendations include supporting documentation where appropriate.
4. EPA estimates that the proposed de minimis concentration exemption would reduce the burden of TSCA section 12(b) reporting by 5%. However, since EPA does not currently require exporters to consider the concentration of chemicals they are exporting, the potential burden reduction is difficult to estimate. EPA is seeking information that might further inform the Agency's burden estimate.
The official record for this proposed rule has been established under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0058, and the public version of the official record is available for inspection as specified under ADDRESSES. These references have been placed in the public docket.
1. Report on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition; United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Toxicology Program. Available online at http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/​index.cfm?​objectid=​32BA9724-F1F6-975E-7FCE50709CB4C932.
2. International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans and their Supplements. Available online at http://www-cie.iarc.fr/​monoeval/​allmonos.html.
3. EPA. 1980. Chemical Imports and Exports; Notification of Export. Final Rule. Federal Register (45 FR 82844, December 16, 1980). Available on-line at http://www.heinonline.org/​HOL/​Index?​index=​fedreg/​fedreg&​collection=​fedreg.
4. EPA. 1993. Export Notification Requirement; Change to Reporting Requirements. Final Rule. Federal Register (58 FR 40238, July 27, 1993). Available on-line at http://www.heinonline.org/​HOL/​Index?​index=​fedreg/​fedreg&​collection=​fedreg.
5. Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade. September, 1998 (amended September 2004). Available on-line at http://www.pic.int/​en/​viewpage.asp?​id_​cat=​0. Annex III: Chemicals Subject to the Prior Informed Start Printed Page 6741Consent Procedure. Available on-line at http://www.pic.int/​en/​ViewPage.asp?​id=​104#III%20Annex.
6. Harmonized System Convention, World Customs Organization (WCO). Available on-line at http://www.wcoomd.org/​ie/​En/​Topics_​Issues/​topics_​issues.html. June 14, 1983. The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, generally referred to as “Harmonized System” or simply “HS,” is a multi-purpose international product nomenclature developed by the WCO.
10. GHS. Available on-line at http://www.unece.org/​trans/​danger/​publi/​ghs/​ghs_​welcome_​e.html. United Nations, 2003. GHS Chapter 1.5: Hazard Communication: Safety Data Sheets Table 1.5.1: Cut-off values/concentration limits for each health and environmental hazard class. See http://www.unece.org/​trans/​danger/​publi/​ghs/​ghs_​rev01/​English/​01e_​part1.pdf.GHS Chapter 1.3: Classification of Hazardous Substances and Mixtures Subparagraph 1.3.3.2: Use of cut-off values/concentration limits. See http://www.unece.org/​trans/​danger/​publi/​ghs/​ghs_​rev00/​English/​GHS-PART-3e.pdf.
11. OSHA. Hazard Communication, Final Rule. Federal Register (48 FR 53280-53348, November 25, 1983). For discussion of 1% and 0.1% concentration thresholds, see pages 53290-53293.
12. New Chemicals Program Boilerplate TSCA Section 5(e) Consent Orders. Available on-line at http://www.epa.gov/​opptintr/​newchems/​boilerpl.htm.
14. Basel Convention General Technical Guidelines for Environmentally Sound Management of wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). April 2005. See http://www.basel.int/​techmatters/​techguid/​frsetmain.php.
16. Economic and Policy Analysis Branch, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, EPA. November 2005. Economic Analysis of the Proposed Change to TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification Requirements.
Under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined that this proposed rule is not a “significant regulatory action” under section 3(f) of the Executive Order.
In addition, EPA has prepared an economic assessment of the potential costs and benefits associated with this proposed action, which is contained in a document entitled Economic Analysis of the Proposed Change to TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification Requirements (Ref. 16). This document is available in the docket, and is briefly summarized in Unit V.
This action does not impose any new information collection burden that would require additional approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. This rule is expected to reduce the existing burden that is approved under OMB Control No. 2070-0030 (EPA ICR No. 0795), which covers the information collection activities contained in the existing regulations at 40 CFR part 707, related to export notification under TSCA section 12(b).
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information that is subject to approval under the PRA, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Submit any comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including the use of automated collection techniques, along with your comments on the proposed rule. The Agency will consider any comments related to the information collection requirements contained in this proposal as it develops a final rule. Any changes to the burden estimate for the ICR will be effectuated with the final rule.
Pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., due to the burden-reducing nature of this rule, the Agency hereby certifies that this proposed rule will not have a significant adverse economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The factual basis for the Agency's determination is presented in the small entity impact analysis prepared as part of the Economic Analysis for this proposed rule (Ref. 16), which is summarized in Unit V., and a copy of which is available in the docket for this rulemaking. The Start Printed Page 6742following is a brief summary of the factual basis for this certification.
As discussed in Unit V., this proposed rule, if finalized as proposed, will amend an existing requirement and result in a reduction of burden and costs for exporters, regardless of the size of the firm. As such, these amendments will not have a significant adverse economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Pursuant to Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public Law 104-4, EPA has determined that this proposed rule, which would result in a burden reduction upon being finalized, does not contain a Federal mandate that may result in expenditures of $100 million or more for State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or the private sector in any 1 year. It is estimated that the total cost reduction of the rule, which is summarized in Unit V. and presented in the Economic Analysis (Ref. 16), over 20 years, would be $440,000 to $600,000 to the regulated community and $450,000 to $630,000 to the Federal Government. In addition, based on EPA's experience with the TSCA 12(b) reporting, State, local, and tribal governments have not been affected by this reporting requirement, and EPA does not have any reason to believe that any State, local, or tribal government will be affected by these proposed amendments. As such, EPA has determined that this regulatory action does not impose any enforceable duty, contain any unfunded mandate, or otherwise have any affect on small governments subject to the requirements of UMRA sections 202, 203, 204, or 205.
Pursuant to Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), EPA has determined that this proposed rule does not have “federalism implications,” because it will not 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 the Order. As indicated previously, EPA does not have any reason to believe that any State or local government will be affected by these proposed amendments. Thus, Executive Order 13132 does not apply to this proposed rule.
As required by Executive Order 13175, entitled Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR 67249, November 6, 2000), EPA has determined that this proposed rule does not have tribal implications because it will not have any affect 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 the Order. As indicated previously, EPA does not have any reason to believe that any tribal governments will be affected by these proposed amendments. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this proposed rule.
This proposed rule does not require special consideration pursuant to the terms of Executive Order 13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because this proposed rule is not designated as an “economically significant” regulatory action as defined by Executive Order 12866, nor does it establish an environmental standard, or otherwise have a disproportionate effect on children.
Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104-113, 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note), directs EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in its regulatory activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods, sampling procedures and business practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. The NTTAA directs EPA to provide Congress, through OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use available and applicable voluntary consensus standards.
This proposed rule does not impose any technical standards that would require EPA to consider any voluntary consensus standards.
Authority: 15 U.S.C 2611(b) and 2612.
2. By redesignating paragraphs (c) through (e) of § 707.60 as paragraphs (d) through (f) of § 707.60.
3. By adding a new paragraph (c) to § 707.60 and revising newly Start Printed Page 6743redesignated paragraph (d) of § 707.60 to read as follows:
§ 707.60
(d) Any person who exports or intends to export PCBs or PCB articles (see definition in 40 CFR 761.3), for any purpose other than disposal, shall notify EPA of such intent or exportation under TSCA section 12(b), except as specified in § 707.60(c)(2).
4. By revising pragraph (a) introductory text, (a)(2), and (c) of § 707.65 to read as follows:
(a) For each action under TSCA triggering export notification, exporters must notify EPA of their export or intended export of each subject chemical substance or mixture for which export notice is required under § 707.60 in accordance with the following:
5. By adding an “and/” in front of the “or” in the first sentence of paragraph (a) and paragraph (e) of § 707.67.
6. By revising paragraph (a) of § 707.70 to read as follows:
§ 707.70
7. The authority citation for part 799 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 15 U.S.C 2603, 2611, 2625.
8. By revising § 799.19 to read as follows:
§ 799.19
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