Book Release Reception: TSCA Deskbook, 2nd Edition

When
July 18, 2012 12:27 pm — 12:27 pm
Where
Washington, DC

 

The Environmental Law Institute

 

and Latham & Watkins LLP

 

celebrated the release of

 

 

TSCA Deskbook 2nd Edition

 

 

by Latham & Watkins attorneys

 

Carolyne R. Hathaway, William K. Rawson,

 

Ann Claassen, and Julia Hatcher

 


About the Book

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 provides EPA with authority to require reporting, recordkeeping, and testing requirements and restrictions relation to chemical substances and mixtures. The Environmental Law Institute proudly publishes the TSCA Deskbook, Second Edition, as a one-stop resource for understanding and managing these complex chemical regulation issues. This second edition of the Deskbook updates the first by reviewing the substantial developments, including in the areas of compliance, enforcement and voluntary programs, that have occurred over the past decade. It is an essential resource for attorneys and environmental managers working in the ever-changing area of chemical legislation that highlights potential pitfalls and demystifies complex regulatory language.

The TSCA Deskbook begins with a detailed analysis by leading attorney practitioners of the Act. This step by step analysis of the statue integrates statutory and regulatory provisions, Federal Register preambles, and agency memoranda and guidance to provide the clearest, most comprehensive guide available to the regulatory programs governing chemicals. The analysis reviews the origins of the Act, regulatory requirements, definitional issues, and civil and criminal enforcement. The Deskbook also includes an appendix, which publishes TSCA in full, as well as valuable agency memoranda, guidance, and other materials to aid the user in the interpretation of the statute.

About the Authors

Carolyne R. Hathaway, William ("Bill") K. Rawson and Julia ("Julie") A. Hatcher are Partners and Ann Claassen is Counsel with the Washington D.C. office of Latham & Watkins, LLP. All four are key members of the firm