Implementing International Agreements on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Proposed Amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hazardous substances.

Hazardous wastes.

Pollution.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2006

Summary:

Describes three international agreements aimed at reducing and regulating the production, use, trade, and disposal of certain persistent organic pollutants and other chemicals that are regulated in U.S. commerce. Reviews relevant provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which governs most chemicals in U.S. commerce; and summarizes and compares select provisions of H.R. 4591 and H.R. 4800, both to amend the TSCA and allow implementation of the agreements

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Implementing International Agreements on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

Publisher Number:

CRS-2006-RSI-0620

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