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EPA Denies Petition Calling for Lead Hunting Ammo Ban

The Environmental Protection Agency on August 27, 2010, denied a petition calling for a ban on the production and distribution of lead hunting ammunition. EPA states it reached this decision because the agency does not have the legal authority to…

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regulate this type of product under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) -- nor is the agency seeking such authority. The petition was filed under TSCA, which requires the agency to review and respond within 90 days.