Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
| Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference. |
the Catalog |
All Programs |
Programs by EPA Strategic Goal 1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality 2. Protecting America's Waters 3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development 4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Programs by Agency AID, ARC, CNCS, CPSC, CSB, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOS, DOT, ED, FHFA, GSA, HHS, HUD, NASA, NRC, NSF, OSTP, SBA, TVA, USDA, USPS, USTR, VA |
Department of Health and Human Services |
EPA Goal 4: Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
HHS Hazardous Substances Data Bank
Purpose
HSDB focuses on the toxicology of more than 5000 potentially hazardous chemicals and
includes information on human exposure, industrial hygiene, emergency handling procedures,
environmental fate, regulatory requirements, and related areas. Each record is a comprehensive
review of published information.
Source(s) of Information
1. HHS: FY 2012 Online Performance Appendix (PDF)
Related EPA Program(s)
Toxic Substances: Chemical Risk Review and Reduction:
Programs to identify and control any unreasonable risks with existing chemicals and to
ensure that new chemicals can be handled and used safely.
Authorizing Legislation
• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Other Programs under Goal 4
Other Programs from HHS
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