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The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA)

The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA). 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

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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) Vivian Pham Period 2

  2. Info • Draft Year: March 16, 1976 • Law passed on: October 11, 1976 • Enacted by the 94th 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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