ABSTRACT
The regulatory picture, in the United States at least, must be viewed from several sides to grasp the full impact. On the federal level, different sets of rules under the administration of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must all be evaluated for the total impact. Both the chemistry and the use of the compound come into play. As many as seven acronyms, each for a different regulatory program, can be involved. Then, workplace regulations under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and transportation under the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) rules must be considered.
