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Toxic Substances Control Act
Local Title:
Toxic Substances Control Act
Country/Region:
United States
Competent Authority:
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Type:
Law
Status:
In force
Release Date:
1976-10-11
Implementation Date:
1977-01-01
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 Official Toxic Substances Control Act
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Summary

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a United States law, passed by the 94th United States Congress in 1976 and administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that regulates chemicals not regulated by other U.S. federal statutes, including chemicals already in commerce and the introduction of new chemicals.

On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which updates the Toxic Substances Control Act.

History
1988-07-27
40 CFR 721: Significant New Use Rules (SNURs)
In force
Release Date: 1988-07-27
Implementation Date : 1988-07-27
1983-05-13
40 CFR 720: Premanufacture Notification
In force
Release Date: 1983-05-13
Implementation Date : 1983-05-13
1976-10-11
Toxic Substances Control Act
In force
Release Date: 1976-10-11
Implementation Date : 1977-01-01
Obligations
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