Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Legislation establishing control over industrial chemicals produced or imported into the United States. TSCA (15 USC 2601 et seq.) authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to obtain information on new and existing chemical substances, as well as to control any of the substances that were determined to cause unreasonable risk to public health or the environment. The full suite of TSCA regulations promulgated by the EPA is available at 40 CFR 700-766.

Regulations Applicable to Energy Development

The entire suite of TSCA regulations may be applicable to energy development activities. One specific substance regulated under TSCA, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), may be associated with the construction and operation of energy facilities.

• TSCA PCB Regulations (40 CFR 761)
  Regulations issued by the EPA under TSCA specific to the management of PCBs

Relevant Web Site(s)

• TSCA Statute, Regulations, and Enforcement
  The EPA's Web site for TSCA statute, regulations, and enforcement
• Pollution Prevention and Toxics
  Basic information about the EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) programs

Specific Tribal Program(s)

• TSCA State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program