HR 5087 · 93th Congress · Environmental Protection

Toxic Substances Control Act

Introduced 1973-03-01· Sponsored by Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-03-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Toxic Substances Control Act - Asserts that adequate authority should exist to restrict the distribution and use of chemicals found to be toxic and hazardous consumer products. Provides that for any chemical substance produced in commercial quantities, after evaluating all information available to him, and after referring the matter to a committee of the Toxic Substances Board, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may publish proposed regulations to: (1) restrict or prohibit the use of distribution of the chemical substance as necessary to protect health and the environment; (2) require that any or all persons engaged in the distribution of the substance so regulated give notification to purchasers of the restriction; and (3) require such other action as necessary to carry out such restrictions including prohibiting or restricting the sale, use, or removal of such substance or product. Provides for objections to the Administrator's regulations by any person who is adversely affected, and allows such person to request a public hearing, which may be held after due notice. Asserts that in acting upon such objections, the Administrator shall issue an order which mus…

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