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Read. Follow. Verify.1971 Congressional Hearings on Toxic Substances Control
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is the third and final part of the for the 1971 Congressional hearings regarding S. 1478, a bill proposed to amend the . It contains supplementary materials and records from the Ninety-second Congress concerning the regulation of toxic substances.
These hearings established the legislative record for the regulation of hazardous chemicals in the United States, directly influencing the scope of federal authority over toxic substances in consumer products.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal Government
The government was determining the scope of its regulatory authority over hazardous substances.
Chemical Manufacturers
The industry faced potential new federal oversight and compliance requirements regarding toxic substances.
Key Facts
- The document constitutes Part 3 of 3 of the appendix for the 1971 hearings.
- The hearings were held during the first session of the Ninety-second Congress.
- The primary legislative focus was the consideration of S. 1478.
- The objective of S. 1478 was to amend the existing Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
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Expansion of Federal Oversight
The hearings represent a pivotal moment in the transition toward more comprehensive federal regulation of toxic substances in the early 1970s.
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