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GAO Report: EPA TSCA New Chemicals Program Lacks Systematic Performance Management
TSCA Section 5 — New Chemicals Program (40 CFR Parts 720-725)U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)US
Announced
Jan 22, 2025
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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report (GAO-25-106839) finding that EPA's TSCA New Chemicals Program does not follow key management practices. Chemical manufacturers raised concerns about unclear requirements and review delays. GAO found EPA lacks a systematic process to manage and assess program performance, which may impede effective implementation. Companies submitting new chemical notifications should be aware of ongoing program challenges and potential process changes.
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GAO Report: EPA TSCA New Chemicals Program Lacks Systematic Performance Management
Home U.S. Government Accountability Office # New Chemicals Program: EPA Needs a Systematic Process to Better Manage and Assess Performance GAO-25-106839 Published: Jan 22, 2025. Publicly Released: Jan 22, 2025. Jump To: ## Fast Facts An Environmental Protection Agency program assesses the safety of new chemicals. Chemical manufacturers praised some aspects of the program but shared concerns about unclear requirements