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Federal Register Notice: Guidelines for Assessment of Civil Penalties Under Section 16 of the Toxic Substances Control Act - PCB Penalty Policy

Provides guidelines for assessing civil penalties under Section 16 of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Issued Sept. 10, 1980.

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Federal Register Notice: Guidelines for Assessment of Civil Penalties Under Section 16 of the Toxic Substances Control Act; PCB Penalty Policy (PDF)(8 pp, 2 MB)