1. Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976
By: Michelle DeLapa and Avery Redlitz

2. Ammendments Became law Oct 11, 1976 Became effective on Jan 1, 1997
Ammendments: Asbestos hazard emergency response (1986), indoor
Air Radon Abatement (1988), lead based paint exposure (1992)
NATIONAL LAW

3. Function
Authorizes the environmental protection agency to secure information on all new and existing chemical substances and to control any of he substances that were determined to cause unreasonable risk to public health or the environment
Environmental issue: control of hazardous substances
Regulated by the EPA