Appendix ADetails of the Nine Prominent Federal Environmental Statutes
(Adapted from Lynch, 1995)
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Of 1976
Incidents in which highly toxic substances such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) began appearing in the environment and in food supplies prompted the federal government to create a program to assess the risks of chemicals before they are introduced into commerce. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in October 11, 1976. TSCA empowers EPA to screen new chemicals or certain existing chemicals to ensure that their production and use do not pose “unreasonable risk” to human health and the environment. However, TSCA requires EPA to balance the economic and social benefits against the ...
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