Support and encourage the voluntary phase-out of manufacture and import of c-decaBDE. Current Actions What chemicals are addressed in the read more plan? What action is EPA taking? EPA received commitments from the principal manufacturers and importers of c-decaBDE to initiate reductions in the manufacture, import and sales of c-decaBDE starting inwith all sales to cease by December 31, EPA is concerned that certain PBDE congeners are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic to both humans and the environment. Any person who intended to import a PBDE as part of an article for a significant new use would be subject to significant new use reporting. Some PBDEs can build up in certain fish and mammals when they eat contaminated food or water.