Vivian Pham Period 2

Info Draft Year: March 16, 1976 Law passed on: October 11, 1976 Enacted by the 94 th United States Congress Became effective on: January 1, 1977 National law EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has authority to regulate and enforce the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Function Regulates new or existing chemicals. Requires reporting, record-keeping, testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures. Prohibits manufacturing or importing chemicals not on the TSCA index. Tries to keep harmful chemicals from damaging the environment and causing injuries or substantial health risk.

Issue Lead-based paint can cause lead poisoning in children and adults. Children affected can lead to irreversible brain damage and impaired mental functioning. Adults affected can cause irritability, poor muscle coordination, nerve damage to the sense organs and nerves controlling the body. Lead poisoning can also cause: - Reproduction problems (e.g. decreased sperm count) - Increased blood pressure.