Operational Unit
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Risk Evaluation Team
Chemical Safety, Pesticides & Radiation Protection
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Conducts systematic risk evaluations of existing and new chemical substances under TSCA, identifying unreasonable risks to human health and the environment and recommending risk management actions including use restrictions and substitution requirements.
Doctrine
TSCA as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (2016) · EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation Framework
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
TSCA risk evaluation methodology application (hazard, exposure, risk characterization)
Chemical exposure assessment for occupational, consumer, and environmental pathways
New chemical substance (PMN) review and significant new use rule (SNUR) development
High-priority substance designation and risk evaluation prioritization
Risk management rule development and regulatory impact analysis
Chemical alternatives assessment and safer substitutes identification
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