Rule lifecycle · RIN:2070-AB27
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (25-1.5e)
Environmental Protection Agency — observed across 2 documents over 28 days.
In plain English
The EPA requires companies to notify the agency and wait for approval before making or importing certain chemicals in new ways that the EPA hasn't evaluated yet. Your business must submit a notice at least 90 days before starting any new use of these listed chemicals, or you risk fines and product seizure.
First seen
Apr 24, 2026
Last seen
May 22, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
28d
Effective on
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Apr 24, 2026·91 FR 22075
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (26-2)
comments close May 26, 2026#2026-08012
Final·May 22, 2026·91 FR 30226
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (25-1.5e)
effective Jul 21, 2026#2026-10264