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toxic chemical waste. The analysis shall include an evaluation of trends in source reduction by industry, firm size, production, or other useful means. Each such subsequent report shall cover five SIC codes or other categories which were not covered in a prior report until all SIC codes or other categories have been covered.

(2) An analysis of the usefulness and validity of the data collected under section 6607 for measuring trends in source reduction and the adoption of source reduction by business.

(3) Identification of regulatory and nonregulatory barriers to source reduction, and of opportunities for using existing regulatory programs, and incentives and disincentives to promote and assist source reduction.

(4) Identification of industries and pollutants that require priority assistance in multi-media source reduction.

(5) Recommendations as to incentives needed to encourage investment and research and development in source reduction.

(6) Identification of opportunities and development of priorities for research and development in source reduction methods and techniques.

(7) An evaluation of the cost and technical feasibility, by industry and processes, of source reduction opportunities and current activities and an identification of any industries for which there are significant barriers to source reduction with an analysis of the basis of this identification.

(8) An evaluation of methods of coordinating, streamlining, and improving public access to data collected under Federal environmental statutes.

(9) An evaluation of data gaps and data duplication with respect to data collected under Federal environmental statutes. In the report following the first biennial report provided for under this subsection, paragraphs (3) through (9) may be included at the discretion of the Administrator.

[42 U.S.C. 13107]

SEC. 6609. SAVINGS PROVISIONS.

(a) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to modify or interfere with the implementation of title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.

(b) Nothing contained in this subtitle shall be construed, interpreted or applied to supplant, displace, preempt or otherwise diminish the responsibilities and liabilities under other State or Federal law, whether statutory or common.

[42 U.S.C. 13108]

SEC. 6610. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991, 1992, and 1993 for functions carried out under this subtitle (other than State Grants), and $8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991, 1992, and 1993, for grant programs to States issued pursuant to section 6605. [42 U.S.C. 13109]

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT1

TITLE I-CONTROL OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS.

This Act may be cited as the "Toxic Substances Control Act".
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE I-CONTROL OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES

Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents.

Sec. 2. Findings, policy and intent.

Sec. 3. Definitions.

Sec. 4. Testing of chemical substances and mixtures.

Sec. 5. Manufacturing and processing notices.

Sec. 6. Regulation of hazardous chemical substances and mixtures.

Sec. 7. Imminent hazards.

Sec. 8. Reporting and retention of information.

Sec. 9. Relationship to other Federal laws.

Sec. 10. Research, development, collection, dissemination, and utilization of data. Sec. 11. Inspections and subpoenas.

Sec. 12. Exports.

Sec. 13. Entry into customs territory of the United States.

Sec. 14. Disclosure of data.

Sec. 15. Prohibited acts.

Sec. 16. Penalties.

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TITLE II-ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Sec. 201. Congressional findings and purpose.

Sec. 202. Definitions.

Sec. 203. EPA Regulations.

Sec. 204. Requirements if EPA fails to promulgate regulations.

Sec. 205. Submission to State Governor.

Sec. 206. Contractor and laboratory accreditation.

Sec. 207. Enforcement.

Sec. 208. Emergency authority.

Sec. 209. State and Federal law.

Sec. 210. Asbestos contractors and local educational agencies.
Sec. 211. Public protection.

Sec. 212. Asbestos ombudsman.

Sec. 213. EPA study of asbestos-containing material in public buildings.

'The Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601-2671) consists of Public Law 94-469 (Oct.

11, 1976; 90 Stat. 2003) and the amendments made by subsequent enactments.

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