Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Toxic Substances

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ?

• A) It was enacted in 1986.
• B) It provides the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) with authority to require reporting, record-keeping, testing, and restrictions relating to chemical substances.
• C) It requires manufacturers of new chemical substances to notify the CEQ before manufacturer allows testing of risky chemicals.
• D) It addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of specific chemicals including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, radon, and lead-based paint.

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