Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 26 July 2006

EPA is proposing to amend the current regulations governing the production and trade of certain ozone-depleting substances to address issues concerning the export of previously imported material, heels, the exemption allowance petition process for HCFC-141b for military and space vehicle applications, and the definition for "importer". We are proposing these minor adjustments to our regulations in response to requests from the regulated community, to ensure equitable treatment of stakeholders, and to reduce burden where the integrity of the requirements can still be sufficiently maintained. These proposed amendments appear in the "Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register as a direct final rule.

Products Covered: HCFC (HS:  Chapter 2903, 3903) (ICS:  13, 71, 83)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 July 2006

Products Covered: Road tank for transportation of dangerous liquid goods (ICS:  55.140;  HS:  730900)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 July 2006

Products Covered: Road tank for transportation of dangerous liquid goods (ICS:  55.140;  HS:  730900)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 July 2006

Products Covered: Road transportation vehicle of explosive substance and chemical toxic substance (ICS:  43.160;  HS:  8704)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 July 2006

Products Covered: Road transportation vehicle of explosive substance and chemical toxic substance (ICS:  43.160;  HS:  8704)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2006

The Commission is considering whether there may be a need to update and strengthen its regulation of fireworks devices. His advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') initiates a rulemaking proceeding under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (``FHSA''). The Commission is soliciting written comments concerning the risks of injury associated with fireworks that do not comply with the current fireworks device regulations, the regulatory options discussed in this notice, other possible ways to address these risks, and the economic impacts of the various regulatory alternatives. The Commission also invites interested persons to submit an existing standard, or a statement of intent to modify or develop a voluntary standard, to address the risk of injury described in this notice. See also: Commissioner Thomas H. Moore filed a statement which is available from the Office of the Secretary or on the Commission's website at: http://www.cpsc.gov.

Products Covered: Fireworks (HS:  Chapter 3604) (ICS:  71)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2006

The Commission is considering whether there may be a need to update and strengthen its regulation of fireworks devices. His advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') initiates a rulemaking proceeding under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (``FHSA''). The Commission is soliciting written comments concerning the risks of injury associated with fireworks that do not comply with the current fireworks device regulations, the regulatory options discussed in this notice, other possible ways to address these risks, and the economic impacts of the various regulatory alternatives. The Commission also invites interested persons to submit an existing standard, or a statement of intent to modify or develop a voluntary standard, to address the risk of injury described in this notice. See also: Commissioner Thomas H. Moore filed a statement which is available from the Office of the Secretary or on the Commission's website at: http://www.cpsc.gov.

Products Covered: Fireworks (HS:  Chapter 3604) (ICS:  71)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2006

EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for elemental mercury (CAS No. 7439-97-6) used in convenience light switches, anti-lock braking system (ABS) switches, and active ride control system switches in certain motor vehicles. This action would require persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process mercury for these uses, including when mercury is imported or processed as part of an article, to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing such activity. EPA believes that this action is necessary because manufacturing, processing, use, or disposal of mercury switches may produce significant changes in human and environmental exposures. The required notice would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the use of mercury in these switches, and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit such activity before it occurs to prevent unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the environment.

Products Covered: Mercury; motor vehicles  (HS:  Chapter  2805, 8703) (ICS:  13, 43)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2006

EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for elemental mercury (CAS No. 7439-97-6) used in convenience light switches, anti-lock braking system (ABS) switches, and active ride control system switches in certain motor vehicles. This action would require persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process mercury for these uses, including when mercury is imported or processed as part of an article, to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing such activity. EPA believes that this action is necessary because manufacturing, processing, use, or disposal of mercury switches may produce significant changes in human and environmental exposures. The required notice would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the use of mercury in these switches, and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit such activity before it occurs to prevent unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the environment.

Products Covered: Mercury; motor vehicles  (HS:  Chapter  2805, 8703) (ICS:  13, 43)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 July 2006

Establishment of maximum residue limits for veterinary drug, tulathromycin, in foods.

Products Covered: Cattle (muscle, fat, liver, kidney and other edible parts (all edible parts, except muscle, fat, liver and kidney)), Pig (muscle, fat, liver, kidney and other edible parts (all edible parts, except muscle, fat, liver and kidney))

Regulation Type: Regular notification