Pollutants, Chemicals and Toxic Substances

General Information

• Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Testing Regulations
  The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) gives EPA authority to issue data development regulations that require manufacturers and processors of existing chemicals to test their chemicals for health and environmental effects.
• Chemical Information Collection and Data Development (Testing) TSCA sec. 12(b) Federal Register notices
  Links to Federal Register notices regarding EPA's chemical testing program
  
• Chemical Information Collection and Data Development (Testing) TSCA sec. 4 Federal Register notices
  Links to Federal Register notices regarding EPA's chemical testing program
  
• Chemical Information Collection and Data Development (Testing) TSCA sec. 5 Federal Register notices
  Links to Federal Register notices regarding EPA's chemical testing program
  
• Chemical Information Collection and Data Development (Testing) TSCA sec. 8 Federal Register notices
  Links to Federal Register notices regarding EPA's chemical testing program
  
• Chemicals on Reporting Rules (CORR) and Chemicals Regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  Regulatory citations for chemicals regulated under TSCA
• Chemical Import/Export Requirements
  TSCA sec 12(b) requirements re exporting chemicals, TSCA sec 13 requirements re importing chemicals
• TSCA Inventory Update Rule
  Description of regulatory requirements under TSCA sec. 12 inventory update rule, 40 CFR 710
• Current list of chemical substances subject to TSCA section 12(b) export notification requirements
  Chemical substances subject to TSCA section 12(b) export notification requirements, 40 CFR part 707, subpart D

Asbestos

• Asbestos Information Resources
  Provides links to information about asbestos - related publications.
  
• Asbestos and Schools
  EPA's comprehensive Web site designed to provide information to regulators, parents and schools about asbestos in schools. Including Federal Requirements for Asbestos Management in Schools and 20 Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos in Schools.
  
• Asbestos
  Information on asbestos laws and regulations, EPA programs, guidance, state contacts, and related resources.

Lead

• Lead : Secondary Lead Smelter eTool
  This eTool is computer software to help employers (especially, small businesses) identify and understand common occupational safety and health hazards in their workplace(s) relating to lead smeltering.
• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule
  This page provides information on the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Action of 1992.
  
• Lead Hotline
  The National Lead Information Center (NLIC) provides the general public and professionals with information about lead hazards and their prevention.
  
• Lead in Paint, Dust and Soil : Rules and Regulations
  General information about regulations under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X of the Toxic Substances Control Act)
  
• Pre-Renovation Lead Information Rule
  Provides information about the 406(b) rule concerning renovating housing with lead-based paint.
  

Mercury

• Mercury Information for Business and Industry
  Links to resources that can help companies and organizations further reduce their use and release of mercury.
  
• Mercury Laws and Regulation
  Information about laws and regulations concerning mercury in batteries, waste products, utilities, medical waste and other products.

New Chemicals

• New Chemicals in the Marketplace
  Provides information on the New Chemicals Program, which was established to help manage the potential risk from chemicals new to the marketplace.
• New Chemicals Pre-Manufacture Notice Forms
  Gives contact information for the Biocriteria program.
• How Can I Find Out if a Substance is on the Inventory, if Not Publicly Listed?
  This site provides information on how to determine if a chemical is on the confidential portion of the TSCA Inventory. Additional information may be obtained from the Industrial Chemistry Branch. Phone: (202) 260-2659.
  

Perfluorocarbon (PFC)

• Perfluorocarbon (PFC) Generation During Primary Aluminum Production
  Provides information about perfluorocarbon generation during primary aluminum production.

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

• Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
  Laws and regulations applicable to PCBs.
• Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Interpretive Guidance
  Provides links to polychlorinated biphenyls interpretive guidance information.

Radon

• Model Standards and Techniques for Control of Radon in New Residential Buildings
  Provides information about this publication.

EPA Partnerships

• Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)
  Reporting requirements, forms and compliance info
• Environmental Stewardship
  Learn how your business can help protect the environment.