Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

The Toxic Substances Control Act is a diverse and far-reaching statute that gives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) broad authority to regulate, require testing, recordkeeping and reporting related to virtually all chemicals produced or imported into the United States. Although probably the most familiar regulations issued under TSCA concern polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), many other regulatory requirements can apply to manufacturers, processors and distributors of chemical substances, including requirements related to Premanufacture Notification, Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules and Chemical Information Rules. Many facilities find TSCA compliance requirements to be particularly complex, and are unaware that the regulatory program can affect virtually every business. The complexity causes TSCA requirements to frequently be overlooked. Your facility should be aware that EPA imposes significant penalties when it uncovers instances of noncompliance. To help you avoid this circumstance, rely on the experience of our environmental lawyers to guide you in your efforts to TSCA compliance.