Learning Outcomes
The following is covered across the 4 modules of this eLearning course:
TSCA Overview and TSCA Inventory
TSCA Overview
- Boundaries of TSCA authority
- Definitions
- Relationship to other major US chemical control statutes
TSCA Inventory
- Basics of chemical identity
- How commercial intent affects identity
- Inventory flags
TSCA New Chemical Review Exemptions and New Chemicals
TSCA New Chemical Review Exemptions
- Self-executing exemptions
- Polymer exemption
- Exemptions requiring review by the EPA
New Chemicals
- How the new chemicals process works
- Preparing and submitting new chemicals
- Working with EPA after its initial determination
- Filing a notice of commencement (NOC)
Confidential Business Information (CBI) and Ongoing Obligations
Confidential Business Information (CBI)
- What can and cannot be protected
- Information that is presumptive CBI
- What is required to substantiate a CBI claim
- CBI sunsetting
Ongoing Obligations
- Import/export
- Test rules and test orders
- Record keeping
- Chemical data reporting
- Substantial risk notices and adverse reaction record keeping
Existing Chemicals and Preparing for Audit
Existing Chemicals
- Prioritisation
- Risk evaluation, including fee obligations
- Risk management
Preparing for Audit
- Standard operating procedures
- Keeping records
- Engaging with EPA auditors