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SBAR Panel: Regulation of N-Methylpyrrolidone and Methylene Chloride in Paint and Coating Removal under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act

Key Dates and Documents for this SBAR Panel

  • Convening Date: 06/01/2016
  • Conclusion Date: 09/26/2016
  • Final Report of the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on EPA’s Planned Proposed Rule on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 6(a) for Methylene Chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Paint Removers (includes Executive Summary and Appendices)
  • Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Regulation of Methylene Chloride

About the Rule

  • Title: Methylene Chloride; Regulation of Paint and Coating Removal for Consumer Use Under TSCA Section 6(a)
  • RIN: 2070-AK07
  • Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0231
  • Publication Date for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM): 01/19/2017 (82 FR 7464)
  • Publication Date for Final Rule: 03/27/2019 (84 FR 11420)

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Last updated on December 10, 2024
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