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 |
CPSC |
EPA Goal 4: Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Chronic Hazard Guidelines
Purpose
In 1992, CPSC issued the Chronic Hazard Guidelines intended to assist manufacturers in complying
with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (PDF).
The Chronic Hazard Guidelines (PDF) provides guidance on:
• Determining toxicity (e.g., carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity, bioavailability)
• Acceptable Daily Intake (threshold for uptake into body)
• Assessing exposure
• Risk assessment approaches and acceptable risk
Source(s) of Information
1. CPSC: FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT
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 CPSC
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