TSCA: How it affects academic institutions

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Rose Toscano, toscano.rosina@epa.gov, TSCA Enforcement, EPA, 1 Congress Street, Suite 1100 Mail Code SER, Boston, MA 02114-2023
TSCA impacts colleges and universities in many ways. Under TSCA, a university which imports chemicals must present certifications, as well as review the imported chemical against the inventory of approved chemicals. TSCA regulates the transfer of chemicals between states and intra-state. There are exemptions, and this presentation will provide attendees with an overview of the specific sections of TSCA that apply to research institutions.