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U.S. code sections related to TSCA sections
['Toxic Substances Control Act - EPA']
- Each subchapter of TSCA ties directly to the U.S. Code. This table shows only the major code sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Facilities will want to consult the official U.S. Code for further details.
| 15 U.S.C. | Section Title | TSCA section (as amended) |
|---|---|---|
| Subchapter I Control of Toxic Substances | ||
| 2601 | Findings, policy, and intent | 2 |
| 2602 | Definitions | 3 |
| 2603 | Testing of chemical substances and mixtures | 4 |
| 2604 | Manufacturing and processing notices | 5 |
| 2605 | Prioritization, risk evaluation, and regulation of hazardous chemical substances and mixtures | 6 |
| 2606 | Imminent hazards | 7 |
| 2607 | Reporting and retention of information | 8 |
| 2608 | Relationship to other Federal laws | 9 |
| 2609 | Research, development, collection, dissemination, and utilization of information | 10 |
| 2610 | Inspections and subpoenas | 11 |
| 2611 | Exports | 12 |
| 2612 | Entry into customs territory of the United States | 13 |
| 2613 | Confidential information | 14 |
| 2614 | Prohibited acts | 15 |
| 2615 | Penalties | 16 |
| 2616 | Specific enforcement and seizure | 17 |
| 2617 | Preemption | 18 |
| 2618 | Judicial review | 19 |
| 2619 | Citizens’ civil actions | 20 |
| 2620 | Citizens’ petitions | 21 |
| 2621 | National defense waiver | 22 |
| 2622 | Employee protection | 23 |
| 2623 | Employment effects | 24 |
| 2624 | Studies | 25 |
| 2625 | Administration | 26 |
| 2626 | Development and evaluation of test methods | 27 |
| 2627 | State programs | 28 |
| 2628 | Authorization of appropriations | 29 |
| 2629 | Annual report | 30 |
| Subchapter II Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response | ||
| 2641 | Congressional findings and purpose | 201 |
| 2642 | Definitions | 202 |
| 2643 | EPA regulations | 203 |
| 2644 | Requirements if EPA fails to promulgate regulations | 204 |
| 2645 | Submission to State Governor | 205 |
| 2646 | Contractor and laboratory accreditation | 206 |
| 2647 | Enforcement | 207 |
| 2648 | Emergency authority | 208 |
| 2649 | State and Federal Law | 209 |
| 2650 | Asbestos contractors and local educational agencies | 210 |
| 2651 | Public protection | 211 |
| 2652 | Asbestos Ombudsman | 212 |
| 2653 | EPA Study of asbestos-containing material in public buildings | 213 |
| 2654 | Transition rules | 214 |
| 2655 | Worker protection | 215 |
| 2656 | Worker protection | 216 |
| Subchapter III Indoor Radon Abatement | ||
| 2661 | National goal | 301 |
| 2662 | Definitions | 302 |
| 2663 | EPA’s citizen’s guide | 303 |
| 2664 | Model construction standards and techniques | 304 |
| 2665 | Technical assistance to States for radon programs | 305 |
| 2666 | Grant assistance to States for radon programs | 306 |
| 2667 | Radon in schools | 307 |
| 2668 | Regional radon training centers | 308 |
| 2669 | Study of radon in federal buildings | 309 |
| 2670 | Regulations | 310 |
| 2671 | Additional authorizations | 311 |
| Subchapter IV Lead Exposure Reduction | ||
| 2681 | Definitions | 401 |
| 2682 | Lead-based paint activities training and certification | 402 |
| 2683 | Identification of dangerous levels of lead | 403 |
| 2684 | Authorized State programs | 404 |
| 2685 | Lead abatement and measurement | 405 |
| 2686 | Lead hazard information pamphlet | 406 |
| 2687 | Regulations | 407 |
| 2688 | Control of lead-based paint at Federal facilities | 408 |
| 2689 | Prohibited acts | 409 |
| 2690 | Relationship to other Federal law | 410 |
| 2691 | General provisions relating to administrative proceedings | 411 |
| 2692 | Authorization of appropriations | 412 |
| Subchapter V Healthy High-Performance Schools | ||
| 2695 | Grants for healthy school environments | 501 |
| 2695a | Model guidelines for siting of school facilities | 502 |
| 2695b | Public outreach | 503 |
| 2695c | Environmental health program | 504 |
| 2695d | Authorization of appropriations | 505 |
| Subchapter VI Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products | ||
| 2697 | Formaldehyde standards | 601 |