Join the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on November 17th, 2022, at 1 p.m. EST for the first of a two-part webinar series on EPA’s new standardized process to assess risk and apply mitigation measures, as appropriate, for mixed metal oxides (MMOs), including new and modified cathode active materials (CAMs). Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA reviews all new chemical substances before they enter the marketplace to ensure they do not present unreasonable risk to human health or the environment. Last month, EPA announced an innovative effort to help make the Agency’s review of new MMOs, including new and modified CAMs, more efficient. MMOs are used in batteries, electric vehicles, semiconductors and renewable energy generation, making them a vital part of clean energy sectors. This kick-off webinar will provide statutory and regulatory background, including the related compliance advisory, a broad overview of the approach for risk assessment and risk management, and information on the TSCA Inventory, nomenclature and the bona fide process for those seeking to find out if their MMO is already on the Inventory. The second webinar, currently targeted for early next year, will go into greater detail on the standardized risk assessment approach, present various case scenarios and a decision tree for identifying potential hazards and risks, and provide tips on risk calculators, tools and models that are used for the risk assessment. EPA encourages stakeholders to provide feedback, ideas and questions at the kick-off webinar. This will help the Agency supplement the information that will be shared at the second webinar and any follow up communication on the new approach. Subscribe to EPA’s TSCA news releases to receive notices about upcoming webinars. Learn about the new chemical review process for MMOs. Read the compliance advisory for MMOs. | 
