Is there an abbreviated procedure for submitting PMNs on structurally related new chemical substances?
A. The Agency procedure for consolidation of PMN notices allows submission on up to six substances with similar use, structure, and probable toxicology at the same time and for the same fee as a single substance. This procedure benefits submitters, as it reduces the administrative burden of developing multiple PMN forms for manufacture of two or more structurally related new chemical substances which have similar use, exposure, environmental release, and test data. The procedure is also of benefit to the Agency, when all of the submissions would have come in separately, as it enables savings in the review process by looking at similar substances at the same time. Persons who intend to submit a consolidated notice must contact the Prenotice Coordinator (202-564-9373, 202-564-9262, or 202-564-0883) for approval before submission of the notice. The Prenotice Coordinator will determine if the criteria for consolidation are met. In the consolidated notice, the submitter must identify new ch
