ETI 701

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) & Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Overview

A two day overview of TSCA and FIFRA will provide attendees specific requirements to manage covered chemicals safely. TSCA and FIFRA affect chemical manufacturers, users, processors, distributors and import or export companies. The following TSCA requirements will be covered: Significant New Use Rules (SNURs); importing and exporting chemicals; use, production and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls, asbestos, radon and lead-based paint; and pre-manufacture notification chemical testing, reporting and record-keeping. FIFRA requirements to be presented are focused on how the EPA protects human health and the environment through the regulation of pesticides and include: applicator use and training, labeling, registration process, EPA classification, personal protective equipment, decontamination and adverse effect reporting requirements.