Toxic Pollution Prevention Act

The Toxic Pollution Prevention Act governs the reduction of toxic substances at their source, emphasizing preventing pollution from being generated or released in the first place rather than controlling or treating it afterward. It creates a toxic pollution prevention program to carry out that objective, along with a companion assistance program that supports facilities and other covered parties in identifying and implementing prevention practices. The act further provides for an innovation plan intended to develop and advance new approaches to reducing toxic pollution.

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