Understanding the risks from certain chemicals, Congress attempted, I think it was in 1976, to give the EPA the tools necessary to protect public health from certain toxic chemicals in our country through the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Carper discusses the legislative efforts to empower the EPA regarding toxic chemicals.
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