Trichloroethylene; Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Compliance Date Extension
Summary
The EPA is giving companies more time to comply with rules limiting trichloroethylene (TCE), a toxic chemical used in manufacturing and dry cleaning that can contaminate drinking water and cause serious health problems. This extension pushes back the deadline for businesses to stop using or properly manage this dangerous chemical.
Key Points
- 1The EPA previously set a deadline for companies to phase out or restrict their use of trichloroethylene (TCE), a toxic chemical linked to cancer and kidney damage
- 2This new rule extends that compliance deadline, giving businesses additional time to find alternative chemicals or modify their operations
- 3TCE can leak into groundwater and drinking water supplies, making this regulation important for protecting public health
- 4Companies in manufacturing, dry cleaning, and metal degreasing industries are primarily affected by this rule
- 5The public has until October 18, 2025 to submit comments on whether this deadline extension is appropriate
Key Dates
September 17, 2025
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