Federal Government
US EPA Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPPT)
OPPT coordinates several chemicals management programs including implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act, the High Production Volume Challenge Program, the Voluntary Children’s Testing Program, the Design for Environment Program, among others. The OPPT website contains information on all of these programs and links to other connected programs such as the Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Substances Program.
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US EPA Design for Environment Program (DfE)
The Design for the Environment (DfE) Program works in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders to reduce risk to people and the environment by preventing pollution. DfE focuses on industries that combine the potential for chemical risk reduction and improvements in energy efficiency with a strong motivation to make lasting, positive changes. DfE convenes partners, including industry representatives and environmental groups, to develop goals and guide the work of the partnership.
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US EPA Persistent Bioaccumulative and Toxic Chemical Program
The goal of the Agency-wide Multimedia Strategy for Priority Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Pollutants Strategy is to identify and reduce risks to human health and the environment from current and future exposure to priority PBT pollutants. The approach includes the development and implementation of national action plans for priority PBT pollutants, building on work initiated under the Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy and using regulatory action where voluntary efforts are insufficient.
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US EPA Green Chemistry Program
The primary way that EPA promotes green chemistry is through the prestigious Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. EPA also supports green chemistry through projects and programs, including educational activities and research and development.
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Toxics Release Inventory Program
The Toxic Release Inventory is the world’s premier right to know program regarding toxic chemical emissions and waste from manufacturing and other facilities. The program has provided a strong incentive for chemical users to reduce chemical waste, emissions, and use. Data are publicly available.
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Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy
Provides a framework for actions to reduce or eliminate persistent toxic substances, especially those which bioaccumulate, from the Great Lakes Basin. The Strategy was developed jointly by Canada and the United States in 1996 and 1997 and was signed April 7, 1997.
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US Canada International Joint Commission
The 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty established the Commission, which has six members. The Commission has set up more that 20 boards, made up of experts from the United States and Canada, to help it carry out its responsibilities. The Commission examines water and air quality issues in the Great Lakes region. It has conducted scientific research and issued policy recommendations on reduction of industrial pollutants in the region.
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Commission on Environmental Cooperation
(North American Free Trade Agreement) - The CEC was established to address regional environmental concerns, help prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts, and to promote the effective enforcement of environmental law. The CEC has a program in cross-border chemicals management and is in charge of the regional program on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
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US Office of Technology Assessment
Closed on September 29, 1995. During its 23-year history, OTA provided Congressional members and committees with objective and authoritative analysis of the complex scientific and technical issues of the late 20th century. It was a leader in practicing and encouraging delivery of public services in innovative and inexpensive ways, including distribution of government documents through electronic publishing. An archive of OTA reports is available.
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