CESCO Toxic Substances & Chemical Management (TSCA)

Question 1

Under TSCA Section 5, which form must manufacturers submit to the EPA before producing or importing a new chemical substance?

Accepted Answer

Premanufacture Notice (PMN)

Answer

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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Chemical Release Inventory (CRI)

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Toxic Use Reduction Plan (TURP)

Question 2

Which TSCA section gives EPA the authority to require testing of existing chemical substances when data are insufficient to evaluate risk?

Accepted Answer

Section 4

Answer

Section 6

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Section 8

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Section 12

Question 3

The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act significantly amended TSCA in which year?

Accepted Answer

2016

Answer

2010

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2012

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2020

Question 4

Under TSCA Section 8(e), manufacturers must immediately notify the EPA if they obtain information indicating a chemical presents a 'substantial risk.' What is the notification timeframe?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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15 days

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60 days

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90 days

Question 5

Which chemical was specifically banned by TSCA and is the subject of ongoing EPA phase-out rules for existing uses?

Accepted Answer

Asbestos

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Benzene

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Formaldehyde

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Toluene

Question 6

Under TSCA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule, manufacturers must report production volumes to EPA on what cycle?

Accepted Answer

Every 4 years

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Annually

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Every 2 years

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Every 10 years