Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
| Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference. |
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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 |
FDA: Health Consequences of BPA
Purpose
EPA will continue to consult and coordinate closely with FDA, the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to
better determine and evaluate the potential health consequences of BPA. The results of this
assessment work will factor significantly in any future EPA decisions to address potential risks
to human health resulting from uses within EPA’s jurisdiction.
Source(s) of Information
1. FDA: Bisphenol A (BPA): Use in Food Contact Application
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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