TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 5911), H3660 [7JN]

Hazardous substances: amend regulations relative to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes (see S. 3697), S8203 [19DE] (see H.R. 6686), H7359 [19DE]

——— prohibit manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, and use of coal tar sealants (see H.R. 4166), H1303 [8MR]

——— prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 4214), H1426 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (S. 847), S3463–S3466 [23MY], S5839 [1AU]

EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of ammunition from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S7161 [29NO]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S6888 [26NO]

Reports filed

Safe Chemicals Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 847) (S. Rept. 112–264), S8451 [27DE]