A big shout out to Michelle B. Field Project Manager, for addressing current challenges associated with TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) waste streams at a recent meeting with the Environmental Business Council of New England. Michelle is part of our Atlantic Region’s Remediation division. As a Field Project Manager, her work involves the management, transport and disposal of remediation-derived waste.
“The focus of this presentation was to address the common obstacles that compromise the productivity of remediation projects as it pertains to transportation & disposal. We focused on the importance of getting Republic involved from the initial planning stages to guide customers in the right direction on how the TSCA Regulated waste should be handled as well as effectively adhering to project timeline. Republic continues to be active with the EBC to stay on top of the most up-to-date topics affecting the Environmental Services field and expand our leadership throughout the industry,” Michelle said.
What Is the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a United States law that regulates the manufacture, importation, distribution, processing, use, and/or disposal of specific and potentially hazardous chemicals that pose a risk to people, workplaces, communities, and the environment. The law is intended to protect the public from exposure to harmful substances like PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), asbestos, radon, elemental mercury, formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products, and lead-based paint. TSCA gives the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) administrative oversight and authority to enforce regulations and set guidelines pertaining to the law. For more information, visit epa.gov.