Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Targets Significant New Use Rule-Regulating Articles,” Chemical Processing, November 15, 2013.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued in October 2013 a final rule amending a significant new use rule (SNUR) for perfluoroalkyl sulfonate (PFAS) chemical substances. The rule is receiving praise because it narrowly and precisely targets the scope of the “articles” (finished products) subject to the SNUR requirements.