Enforcement

Amended TSCA Section 5 Enforcement Response Policy

This memorandum amends the TSCA Section 5 Enforcement Response Policy by placing a limit on the penalty amount that can be assessed for failure to submit timely Notices of Commencement. TSCA Section 5 requires chemical manufacturers and importers to notify EPA 90 days prior to the manufacturing or importing a new chemical substance in the United States. This memorandum amends the TSCA Section 5 Enforcement Response Policy by placing a limit on the penalty amount that can be assessed for failure to submit timely Notices of Commencement.

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