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Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601-2697).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
United States Code - Title 15 - Commerce and Trade.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Data collection/reporting Policy/planning Inspection Enforcement/compliance Basic legislation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act sets out the policy of the United States with respect to chemical substances (not including pesticides and food additives) and authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to obtain data from industry on health and environmental effects of chemical substances and mixtures and to carry out tests on chemical substances. If unreasonable risk or injury may occur, EPA may regulate, limit or prohibit manufacture, processing, chemical distribution, use and disposal of such chemicals and mixtures. The Act also provides for requirements for routine and emergency evaluations and removals of asbestos hazards in schools and public buildings and establishes a program for abatement of indoor radon gas hazards.

Full text
English
Website
www.epw.senate.gov

References - Legislation

Amended by

Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.

Legislation | United States of America | 2016

Keyword: EIA, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX