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Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1158| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2023
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (4)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023 This bill establishes new requirements for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when it makes certain determinations under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) related to chemical substances that are considered to be a critical energy resource (i.e., any energy resource that is essential to the U.S. energy sector and energy systems and has a vulnerable supply chain). Currently, under TSCA, manufacturers and processors of chemical substances must notify the EPA before manufacturing a new chemical substance or before manufacturing or processing a substance for a significant new use. The EPA must review such notices and provide a determination on the substance or significant new use. Under the bill, the EPA must consider economic, societal, and environmental costs and benefits when making determinations on notices for (1) new chemical substances that are considered to be a critical energy resource, or (2) significant new uses for such chemicals. If the EPA fails to make a determination by the end of the applicable review period and the submitter has not withdrawn the notice, the submitter may proceed in manufacturing or processing the substance. Applicable fees must not be refunded if a submitter proceeds with manufacturing or processing. The EPA may suggest the withdrawal of a notice for a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource, or request a suspension of the review period, if the EPA has conducted a preliminary review of the notice and provided a draft of determination to the submitter.

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 28, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 6 .
Mar 9, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Mar 9, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Mar 23, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-14.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 28, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 6 .


  • March 9, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.


  • March 9, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.


  • March 23, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-14.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChemistryEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturing

Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1158| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2023
Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023 This bill establishes new requirements for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when it makes certain determinations under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) related to chemical substances that are considered to be a critical energy resource (i.e., any energy resource that is essential to the U.S. energy sector and energy systems and has a vulnerable supply chain). Currently, under TSCA, manufacturers and processors of chemical substances must notify the EPA before manufacturing a new chemical substance or before manufacturing or processing a substance for a significant new use. The EPA must review such notices and provide a determination on the substance or significant new use. Under the bill, the EPA must consider economic, societal, and environmental costs and benefits when making determinations on notices for (1) new chemical substances that are considered to be a critical energy resource, or (2) significant new uses for such chemicals. If the EPA fails to make a determination by the end of the applicable review period and the submitter has not withdrawn the notice, the submitter may proceed in manufacturing or processing the substance. Applicable fees must not be refunded if a submitter proceeds with manufacturing or processing. The EPA may suggest the withdrawal of a notice for a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource, or request a suspension of the review period, if the EPA has conducted a preliminary review of the notice and provided a draft of determination to the submitter.

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 28, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 6 .
Mar 9, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Mar 9, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Mar 23, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-14.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 28, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 6 .


  • March 9, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.


  • March 9, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.


  • March 23, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-14.
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (4)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChemistryEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturing