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OPPT RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
DECEMBER 4, 2013
RISK ASSESSMENT & REDUCTION Risk assessments focused on specific uses subject
to TSCA control If the final risk assessment indicates significant
risk, OPPT will evaluate and pursue appropriate risk reduction
If no significant risk is found, OPPT will conclude work on this chemical
OPPT will update its TSCA Work Plan over time
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In March 2012, EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) identified a work plan of 83 chemicals for risk evaluation
OPPT plans to use the results of the risk assessment process to focus and direct the activities of the Existing Chemicals Program under the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA)
HHCB was part of the 83 work plan chemicals initially selected for risk assessment
In August 2012, OPPT published the peer review plan for the HHCB risk assessment and requested public input
In January 2013, the draft HHCB risk assessments were published in the Federal Register announcing public input for the draft and request for nominations for the peer review panel
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BACKGROUND
PEER REVIEW PROCESS EPA requests that no individuals or organizations
contact in any way its contractor or subcontractors panel members regarding the subject of the peer review, send them written materials regarding the subject of the peer review or make any requests appeared linked to peer review.
Contractor will direct panel members to report any such contacts and will take appropriate action in consultation with EPA to ensure independence and impartiality of peer review process.
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RESOURCESTo learn more about TSCA Work Plan Chemicals and Assessments:
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/workplans.htmlhttp://www.scgcorp.com/HHCB2013/