# 40 CFR § 372.1: Scope and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 372.1
- **Heading:** Scope and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER J—SUPERFUND, EMERGENCY PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROGRAMS > PART 372—TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING: COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

This part sets forth requirements for the submission of information relating to the release of toxic chemicals under section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. The information collected under this part is intended to inform the general public and the communities surrounding covered facilities about releases of toxic chemicals, to assist research, to aid in the development of regulations, guidelines, and standards, and for other purposes. This part also sets forth requirements for suppliers to notify persons to whom they distribute mixtures or trade name products containing toxic chemicals that they contain such chemicals.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 372.1 § 372.1 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.3 § 372.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.5 § 372.5 Persons subject to this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.10 § 372.10 Recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.10.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.18 § 372.18 Compliance and enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.18.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.20 § 372.20 Process for modifying covered chemicals and facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.20.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.22 § 372.22 Covered facilities for toxic chemical release reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.22.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.23 § 372.23 SIC and NAICS codes to which this Part applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.23.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.25 § 372.25 Thresholds for reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.25.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.27 § 372.27 Alternate threshold and certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.27.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.28 § 372.28 Lower thresholds for chemicals of special concern.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.28.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.30 § 372.30 Reporting requirements and schedule for reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.30.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.38 § 372.38 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.38.md)
- [40 CFR § 372.45 § 372.45 Notification about toxic chemicals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.45.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-372.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.