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Requires EPA to order testing on chemicals to gather data on potential environmental or health risks. Regulated substances include any chemical suspected to pose risk.

Requires manufacturers and processors to maintain records and report information regarding the health and environmental effects of chemical substances to the EPA.

Enumerates actions that are illegal under TSCA, such as manufacturing a chemical substance in violation of a rule or order under TSCA.

Allows individuals to petition the EPA to issue, amend, or repeal rules or orders or initiate proceedings regarding chemical substances or mixtures.

Outlines the penalties for noncompliance with TSCA, which can include significant fines and even imprisonment for willful violations.

Specifies criteria under which the EPA can exempt certain persons, substances, or uses from TSCA requirements if certain conditions are met.

The TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory lists all chemical substances manufactured, processed, or imported in the USA, helping regulate new and existing chemicals.

Defines key terms used throughout TSCA, such as 'chemical substance', providing a clear framework for the application of the Act.

Describes how TSCA interacts with other Federal environmental laws, ensuring that TSCA provisions do not duplicate or conflict with other regulations.

Provides confidentiality protection for trade secrets and commercial or financial information, except for data on health and safety effects which cannot be concealed.

Allows the EPA to issue an administrative order or seek a court injunction against the manufacture or distribution of a substance that presents an imminent hazard.

States may not impose their own regulations that conflict with TSCA provisions, but may petition EPA for exemptions to enforce their own chemical regulations.

Addresses when TSCA preempts state law, generally preventing states from establishing requirements that are less stringent than federal standards.

The EPA is authorized to conduct research, development, and information gathering to ensure the safe use and regulation of chemical substances and mixtures.

Chemical substances imported into the United States must comply with TSCA regulations, including certification that the substances meet TSCA requirements.

Regulates the export of chemicals, including notification requirements for certain chemicals exported to foreign countries, ensuring international transparency.

Provides the opportunity for judicial review of EPA actions under TSCA, allowing challenges to finalized rules, orders, or EPA decisions.

Gives EPA the power to ban or restrict the manufacture, processing, use, or disposal of chemicals deemed hazardous after risk evaluation.

Mandates pre-manufacture notification for new chemicals or significant new uses of existing chemicals before they can enter commerce, to assess risks.