US Legislation: Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976

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US Legislation Toxic Substances Control Act of
1976

• Oliver Wang
• Period 4

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• Includes rules for testing of existing chemical
  substances and mixtures, regulation of hazardous
  chemical substances and mixtures, manufacture and
  processing notices
• Manages imminent hazards and reporting and
  recordkeeping require.
• Establishes asbestos termination programs in
  public institutes
• Assists states in responding to the human health
  threats associated with radon exposure
• Reduces environmental exposure to lead
• EPA enforces this law by fining any people who
  violate this law
• Violators may be fined up to 27,500 per day