United States Code/Title 15/Chapter 53

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a United States law, passed by the United States Congress in 1976, that regulates the introduction of new or already existing chemicals. It grandfathered most existing chemicals, in contrast to the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) legislation of the European Union. However, as explained below, the TSCA specifically regulates polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) products.

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Title 15—Commerce and Trade
Chapter 53 — Toxic Substances Control
Sec. SUBCHAPTER I—CONTROL OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES
§ 2601 Findings, policy, and intent
§ 2602 Definitions
§ 2603 Testing of chemical substances and mixtures
§ 2604 Manufacturing and processing notices
§ 2605 Regulation of hazardous chemical substances and mixtures
§ 2606 Imminent hazards
§ 2607 Reporting and retention of information
§ 2608 Relationship to other Federal laws
§ 2609 Research, development, collection, dissemination, and utilization of data
§ 2610 Inspections and subpoenas
§ 2611 Exports
§ 2612 Entry into customs territory of the United States
§ 2613 Disclosure of data
§ 2614 Prohibited acts
§ 2615 Penalties
§ 2616 Specific enforcement and seizure
§ 2617 Preemption
§ 2618 Judicial review
§ 2619 Citizens’ civil actions
§ 2620 Citizens’ petitions
§ 2621 National defense waiver
§ 2622 Employee protection
§ 2623 Employment effects
§ 2624 Studies
§ 2625 Administration
§ 2626 Development and evaluation of test methods
§ 2627 State programs
§ 2628 Authorization of appropriations
§ 2629 Annual report
Sec. SUBCHAPTER II—ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE
§ 2641 Congressional findings and purpose
§ 2642 Definitions
§ 2643 EPA regulations
§ 2644 Requirements if EPA fails to promulgate regulations
§ 2645 Submission to State Governor
§ 2646 Contractor and laboratory accreditation
§ 2647 Enforcement
§ 2648 Emergency authority
§ 2649 State and Federal law
§ 2650 Asbestos contractors and local educational agencies
§ 2651 Public protection
§ 2652 Asbestos Ombudsman
§ 2653 EPA study of asbestos-containing material in public buildings
§ 2654 Transitional rules
§ 2655 Worker protection
§ 2656 Training grants
Sec. SUBCHAPTER III—INDOOR RADON ABATEMENT
§ 2661 National goal
§ 2662 Definitions
§ 2663 EPA citizen’s guide
§ 2664 Model construction standards and techniques
§ 2665 Technical assistance to States for radon programs
§ 2666 Grant assistance to States for radon programs
§ 2667 Radon in schools
§ 2668 Regional radon training centers
§ 2669 Study of radon in Federal buildings
§ 2670 Regulations
§ 2671 Additional authorizations
Sec. SUBCHAPTER IV—LEAD EXPOSURE REDUCTION
§ 2681 Definitions
§ 2682 Lead-based paint activities training and certification
§ 2683 Identification of dangerous levels of lead
§ 2684 Authorized State programs
§ 2685 Lead abatement and measurement
§ 2686 Lead hazard information pamphlet
§ 2687 Regulations
§ 2688 Control of lead-based paint hazards at Federal facilities
§ 2689 Prohibited acts
§ 2690 Relationship to other Federal law
§ 2691 General provisions relating to administrative proceedings
§ 2692 Authorization of appropriations
Sec. SUBCHAPTER V—HEALTHY HIGH-PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS
§ 2695 Grants for healthy school environments
§ 2695a Model guidelines for siting of school facilities
§ 2695b Public outreach
§ 2695c Environmental health program
§ 2695d Authorization of appropriations

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