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The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA)

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1 The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA)
Ally Harvey Period 2

2 BASIC INFORMATION Drafted in 1976 Amended in June 2016 National
EPA responsible for enforcement

3 DESCRIPTION Provides EPA with authority to require reporting, record-keeping, testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of specific chemicals including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, radon and lead-based paint The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) manages programs under the TSCA


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