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[Summary]

Issuing Authority: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), United States

Date of Issue: April 2, 2025

Subject: Postponement of Effectiveness for Certain Provisions of Trichloroethylene (TCE) Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Legal Basis:

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): The primary federal law governing chemical substances in the U.S.

[Main Points]

Purpose:

• To announce a 90-day postponement of the effectiveness of specific provisions within the final rule regulating Trichloroethylene (TCE) under TSCA.​
• To allow additional time for judicial review of these provisions.

Scope and Policy:

• Affected Provisions:
  • The postponement applies to certain conditions of use and associated regulatory requirements for TCE that were established in the final rule published on December 17, 2024. ​
• Duration:
  • The effectiveness of these provisions is postponed for 90 days from the original effective date

Implementation:

• Effective Date:
  • As of March 21, 2025, the EPA has enacted the postponement, delaying the enforcement of the specified provisions.​
• Judicial Review:
  • The postponement provides time for the courts to review the challenged provisions and for stakeholders to prepare for compliance accordingly.

Regulatory Impact:

• Regulated Entities:
  • Businesses and industries utilizing TCE in the specified conditions of use will have an additional 90 days before compliance with the postponed provisions is required.​
• Compliance Planning:
  • Entities are advised to continue monitoring legal developments and prepare for eventual compliance with the final rule's requirements.

Reference :
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/02/2025-05641/postponement-of-effectiveness-for-certain-provisions-of-trichloroethylene-tce-regulation-under-the