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EPA Public Comment Deadline: Chemical Safety Peer Review

Original title: [EPA] 1,2-Dichloropropane (1,2-DCP); 1,1,2-Trichloroethane (1,1,2-TCA); Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (tDCE); 4,4′-(1-Methylethylidene)bis[2, 6-Dibromophenol] (TBBPA); and Ethylene Dibromide (EDB); Draft Hazard and Exposure Assessments; Science Advisory

July 24, 2026

EPA Chemical Safety Public Comment Environmental Health Science Advisory Committee

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The Frame

What this does

The public has until July 24, 2026, to submit comments that may influence the EPA's scientific assessment of these chemicals, which are used in various industrial and manufacturing processes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Industrial chemical manufacturers

These entities produce or utilize the chemicals under review, which may be subject to future EPA regulatory assessments.

General public

Members of the public have the opportunity to provide input on the scientific data being reviewed by the EPA.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input regarding the process for several industrial chemicals, including 1,2-dichloropropane, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. This review is conducted by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals.

Key Facts

The public comment period closes on July 24, 2026, at 03:59:59 UTC.
The EPA is conducting a peer review of specific chemicals: 1,2-dichloropropane (1,2-DCP), 1,1,2-trichloroethane (1,1,2-TCA), and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (tDCE).
The review is being facilitated by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals.
The notice pertains to hearings, meetings, and proceedings related to these chemical assessments.

Why It Matters

The public has until July 24, 2026, to submit comments that may influence the EPA's scientific assessment of these chemicals, which are used in various industrial and manufacturing processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I submit a comment to the EPA?

The document identifies this as a public comment opportunity, though specific submission portals are typically found on the EPA's official website or the Federal Register.

What are these chemicals used for?

The document does not specify the industrial applications, only that they are subject to a Science Advisory Committee .

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Discoveries

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Long-term Chemical Review

The EPA is actively utilizing the Science Advisory Committee to conduct formal peer reviews on multiple chlorinated solvents simultaneously.

Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals

Connected Entities

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Sources

Open source document

www.regulations.gov

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