Chemical makers get 45 more days to comment on new EPA rules

The US environmental regulators extended the deadline for public comments on proposed rules for certain chemical substances. This means companies that make or process these chemicals have an extra 45 days to submit their feedback before the rules are finalized.

New rules for chemicals often face strong industry opposition. This extension gives chemical manufacturers more time to organize their arguments and potentially soften the final requirements. It also delays the point at which the new rules could take effect.