The document outlines a decision tree for determining regulatory requirements for importing or using substance A under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). It shows that the first step is to check if the substance is on the TSCA inventory and if there is a test rule or consent order in place. If not, it may be exempt from TSCA or require filing notices or exemptions depending on the intended use and other factors. The tree provides guidance on compliance requirements.

1. Substance A
Test Rule/ On TSCA
Exempt from
Consent Order Yes Inventory? (all No
TSCA?
in Place? constituents)
Yes No Yes
File negative
certification if
Complying with R&D
import – File
Requirements? Exemption?
Notice of Arrival if
pesticide import
No No No Yes
PMN/LVE/ File positive
LoREX/SNUN certification if
filed? import
Yes
Comply
No Yes
File!
Orders/Rules
Imposed?
Yes No
File positive File positive File positive
certification if certification if certification if File positive
Follow rules!
import import import certification if
import
File positive
certification if
import
No Problem