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Compliance

Compliance Monitoring Strategy for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

This Compliance Monitoring Strategy for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) covers compliance monitoring for the following TSCA program (or “focus”) areas:

  • TSCA New and Existing Chemicals (TSCA NEC), also known as Core TSCA;
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs);
  • Asbestos, including the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Worker Protection Rule (WPR), and Model Accreditation Program (MAP); and
  • Lead-based Paint (LBP).

This document provides guidance to employees of EPA and authorized states with respect to administering and implementing an Agency program for TSCA compliance monitoring.

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