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Toxic Substances Control Act Self-Assessment
Tools
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) protects human
health and the environment by requiring the testing of certain potentially
hazardous chemicals and establishing regulations that restrict the manufacturing,
processing, and use of such chemicals. Four chemical substances receive
special attention under TSCA --- PCBs, asbestos, radon, and lead. Eight
product categories are exempt from TSCA's regulatory authorities --
pesticides, tobacco, nuclear material, firearms and ammunition, food,
food additives, drugs, and cosmetics. Many of these product categories
are regulated under other Federal programs. TSCA regulations are set
forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR Parts 700-799.
Below are available checklists and audit protocols to help organizations
determine their compliance with TSCA.
 Protocol
for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Facilities with PCBs,
Asbestos, and Lead-Based Paint Regulated under TSCA This protocol was developed by EPA in 2000 to assist businesses and organizations that are subject to the federal regulations governing the use, disposal, cleanup and storage of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); the removal of asbestos from buildings and its ultimate disposal; and/or the notifications, training and work practice standards for lead-based paints to conduct thorough and comprehensive environmental audits under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). It provides guidance on key requirements, defines regulatory terms, and includes detailed checklists.
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