Sec. 10015. Ending future delays in chemical substance review for critical energy resources
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Section 5(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2604(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: For purposes of a determination under paragraph
(3)with respect to a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource, the Administrator shall take into consideration economic, societal, and environmental costs and benefits, notwithstanding any requirement of this section to not take such factors into consideration. If, with respect to a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource, the Administrator fails to make a determination on a notice under paragraph
(3)by the end of the applicable review period and the notice has not been withdrawn by the submitter, the submitter may take the actions described in paragraph (1)(A) with respect to the chemical substance, and the Administrator shall be relieved of any requirement to make such determination. A refund of applicable fees under paragraph (4)(A) shall not be made if a submitter takes an action described in paragraph (1)(A) under this subparagraph. The Administrator may not suggest to, or request of, a submitter of a notice under this subsection for a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource that such submitter withdraw such notice, or request a suspension of the running of the applicable review period with respect to such notice, unless the Administrator has— conducted a preliminary review of such notice; and provided to the submitter a draft of a determination under paragraph (3), including any supporting information. For purposes of this paragraph, the term critical energy resource means, as determined by the Secretary of Energy, any energy resource— that is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States; and the supply chain of which is vulnerable to disruption. .
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Sec. 10015
Ending future delays in chemical substance review for critical energy resources
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