Chemical Product Law and Supply Chain Stewardship : A Guide to New TSCA.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bergeson, Lynn L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental law.

Risk management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cleveland : American Bar Association, 2025.

La Vergne : American Bar Association, 2025.

Summary:

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and its evolution, focusing on key aspects such as chemical risk evaluation, management, import/export regulations, and enforcement mechanisms. It outlines the historical development of TSCA, highlights shortcomings in the original framework, and examines the implications of updated amendments. The text serves as a practical guide for professionals in legal, regulatory, and environmental fields, detailing compliance requirements, international initiatives, and state-level chemical regulations. Additionally, it addresses the challenges posed by emerging chemical substances, including PFAS, and offers strategies for maintaining compliance with EPA standards. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Note to Readers

Acknowledgement

About the Editor

About the Authors

Introduction

1 Old TSCA and the Forces That Led to Its RevitalizationLynn L. Bergeson

Key Messages

1.1 TSCA’s Beginning

1.2 Shortcomings in Old TSCA

1.3 International Initiatives

1.4 The Emergence of State Chemical Initiatives

1.5 New TSCA

Takeaways

2 In a Nutshell: TSCA OverviewLynn L. Bergeson

2.1 Congressional Findings and National Policy

2.2 Scope of Persons Subject to TSCA

2.3 Chemical Substances

2.4 Chemical Mixtures

2.5 Chemical Inventory

2.6 Chemical Substances Exempt from TSCA Reporting

2.7 Small Business Interests

2.8 Administration of the Act

2.9 How TSCA Works

2.9.1 Chemical Prioritization, Risk Evaluation, and Risk Management

2.9.1.1 Chemical Prioritization Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

1-63905-560-6

OCLC:

1528361581