PFAS Low Volume Exemption Stewardship Program
EPA is renewing a program to work cooperatively with companies to voluntarily withdraw all previously granted low volume exemptions (LVEs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This will build upon a 2016 outreach effort that resulted in companies withdrawing more than half of the 82 long-chain PFAS LVEs targeted for withdrawal at the time.
For this 2021 expanded effort, the majority of the LVEs remaining for which EPA will be soliciting voluntary withdrawals are the shorter chain PFAS LVEs. Under this effort, EPA plans to leverage partnerships with trade associations, non-governmental organizations, and direct outreach to companies to develop a workable path forward for all parties involved. EPA intends to provide progress updates to highlight the PFAS LVE withdrawals, as appropriate, of those stakeholders that help to support and deliver on the goal of this PFAS LVE Stewardship Program.
On this page:
- Program participation
- Recognition for Participation in the Program
- How to withdraw your LVE
- What it means to withdraw your LVE
- Additional information
On other pages:
Program Participation
There are currently over 600 granted PFAS LVEs. For companies that have one or more LVEs granted for PFAS, EPA is soliciting voluntary withdrawal of these LVE applications. Specifically, chemicals that structurally contain the unit R-(CF2)-C(F)(R’)R’’ are considered PFAS for purposes of this program. Both the CF2 and CF moieties are saturated carbons and none of the R groups (R, R’ or R’’) can be hydrogen.
See the list of LVEs that fall under this definition below. Note, LVEs for substances where confidential business information (CBI) would be revealed by including them in the list have been omitted. Please contact us at [email protected] if you need assistance determining if you have a granted PFAS LVE not included on the non-confidential list.
List of eligible PFAS LVEs (xlsx)
If you are eligible for the program and wish to participate you should submit a voluntary withdrawal of your LVE. If you plan to continue manufacture of the LVE substance, you may wait to withdraw your LVE until you submit a premanufacture notice (PMN) and EPA issues a determination. EPA will provide recognition of your participation in the Stewardship Program at the time you withdraw your LVE.
The PMN review will give the Agency sufficient time to assess the PFAS in order to ensure that potential risks or data gaps are identified, and appropriate restrictions are in place to protect human health and the environment, as necessary. Additionally, the contemporary EPA risk assessment using the most up-to-date methods and knowledge will provide valuable market knowledge and could increase consumer confidence. This approach is consistent with the TSCA mandate for risk-based decision making for new chemicals before they are introduced into commerce.
If you did not claim your company name as Confidential Business Information (CBI), your company will be recognized by name on our website as a participant in the PFAS LVE Stewardship Program after you withdraw your LVE. As of now, there is no end date to the program. You may withdraw your eligible PFAS LVE at any time, although EPA encourages participation as soon as practical for your company.
Recognition for Participation in the Program
Companies that participate in the PFAS LVE Stewardship program are partners in EPA’s ongoing effort to reduce the potential risks caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). EPA has received 58 LVE withdrawals to date. EPA recognizes the following companies for their participation:
| Recognition for Participation in the LVE PFAS Stewardship Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| LVE number | Date of LVE Withdrawal | LVE Submitter |
| L-13-0034 | 10/15/2021 | Confidential |
| L-13-0150 | 10/15/2021 | Confidential |
| L-02-0017 | 11/17/2021 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-99-0159 (LM-01-0033) | 11/17/2021 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-13-0160 | 11/17/2021 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-99-0415 | 11/17/2021 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-99-0284 | 11/17/2021 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-12-0375 | 11/18/2021 | Confidential |
| L-93-0082 | 12/1/2021 | Confidential |
| L-05-0244 | 2/28/2022 | Confidential |
| L-06-0102 | 2/28/2022 | Confidential |
| L-05-0004 | 2/28/2022 | Confidential |
| L-00-0316 | 2/28/2022 | Confidential |
| L-96-0368 | 7/14/2022 | Confidential |
| L-97-0413 | 7/14/2022 | Confidential |
| L-98-0028 | 7/14/2022 | Confidential |
| L-03-0036 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-03-0038 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-00-0151 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-07-0055 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-08-0168 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-08-0169 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-90-0260 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-90-0261 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-90-0262 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-01-0373 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-99-0339 | 10/24/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-97-0181 | 03/07/2023 | Confidential |
| L-05-0072 | 03/07/2023 | Confidential |
| L-08-0362 | 03/07/2023 | Confidential |
| L-13-0623 | 03/07/2023 | Confidential |
| L-13-0624 | 03/07/2023 | Confidential |
| L-20-0045 | 03/07/2023 | Confidential |
| L-86-0067 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-99-0417 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-99-0416 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-00-0056 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-95-0070 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-91-0142 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-96-0452 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-95-0107 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-95-0270 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-95-0017 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-96-0405 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-96-0453 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-07-0328 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-89-0225 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-92-0039 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-94-0337 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-95-0011 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-99-0212 | 03/24/2023 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-13-0031 | 6/30/2023 | Confidential |
| L-11-0038 | 6/30/2023 | Confidential |
| L-04-0056 | 6/30/2023 | Confidential |
| L-00-0054 | 7/24/2023 | Confidential |
| L-97-0198 (LM-19-0014) | 10/16/2023 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-07-0253 | 3/13/2024 | Confidential |
| L-07-0254 | 3/13/2024 | Confidential |
| Withdrawn LVEs that meet the OECD definition but do not meet EPA’s definition for eligibility in the program | ||
|---|---|---|
| LVE number | Date of LVE Withdrawal | LVE Submitter |
| L-09-0211 | 11/17/2021 | Solvay Specialty Polymers USA |
| L-02-0049 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-90-0347 | 9/2/2022 | Confidential |
| L-90-0345 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
| L-90-0344 | 9/2/2022 | Daikin America, Inc. |
How to Withdraw Your LVE
- In CDX, click on the “Primary Authorized Official” link for the “CSPP: Submissions for Chemical Safety and Pesticide Programs” data flow.
- Select “TSCA Section 5 Notices and Supports – ePMN” from the CISS screen drop-down list and click “OK.”
- Within the reporting application, click on the “Forms” link or tab and select the “Support” form type from the drop-down at the bottom of the screen, and click “Start New Form.” (For more specific directions or general questions relating to using CDX or creating a support document please see the User Guide in the “Resources” tab or one of the other virtual assistant functions available in CDX.)
- When the support document screen opens, enter the case number associated with the LVE in the “Case Number” field under “I. Original Notice Submissions Information” and then select “Withdrawal Request” from the dropdown under “IV. Type of Support.” After selecting the file type, follow the prompts to complete the submission.
- Since this is a voluntary withdrawal, please do not check the box titled “Check if requested by EPA/Contractor.”
- Within field “V. Description or Explanation of Support” please add text or an attachment describing your activity.
- Click “Next” at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts to confirm your identity.
The person withdrawing the LVE for your company must be a “Primary Authorized Official” in CDX but does not have to be the original LVE submitter if that person is no longer in that role at the company.
After you have submitted your withdrawal, you will receive an acknowledgement letter via CDX.
If you do not have a CDX account
A CDX registration guide can be found at https://cdx.epa.gov/.
Assistance can also be found by contacting the CDX help desk at 888-890-1995 | (970) 494-5500 for International callers.
What it Means to Withdraw Your LVE
By withdrawing your LVE, you will be certifying that you will no longer manufacture and/or import the relevant chemical under this exemption. Withdrawal of your LVE does not prohibit you or your customers from continuing to process, distribute in commerce, or use existing stocks of the chemical substance. Consistent with the terms that were articulated in the LVE, after the LVE is withdrawn, any future processing/use of existing stocks remains subject to any use and exposure/release restrictions in the LVE notice under which those stocks were manufactured. Your company also remains subject to the customer notification requirements in 40 CFR 723.50(k) for those existing stocks.
As to recordkeeping requirements, 40 CFR 723.50(n) requires you to maintain certain records for a period of 5 years after their preparation. This includes records documenting compliance with any applicable requirements or restrictions related to processing, distribution, or use of existing stocks.
Additional Information
On July 29, 2021, EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics held a public webinar on the PFAS LVE Stewardship Program. See the slides presented at the webinar below.
PFAS LVE Stewardship Webinar (pdf)
For questions about the PFAS Low Volume Exemption Stewardship Program, please email us at [email protected].
Read the April 2021 announcement on EPA’s strategy to prevent unsafe new PFAS from entering the market.
See the letter sent to submitters that filed their eligible LVE notice through CDX.