Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§7671n Authority of Administrator
Title 42 › CHAPTER 85 — AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL › SUBCHAPTER VI — STRATOSPHERIC OZONE PROTECTION › § 7671n
Summary
The Administrator must promptly make rules and notify Congress when they believe something may harm the stratosphere (especially ozone) and endanger health or welfare.
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Title 42, §7671n
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If, in the Administrator’s judgment, any substance, practice, process, or activity may reasonably be anticipated to affect the stratosphere, especially ozone in the stratosphere, and such effect may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare, the Administrator shall promptly promulgate regulations respecting the control of such substance, practice, process, or activity, and shall submit notice of the proposal and promulgation of such regulation to the Congress.
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42 U.S.C. § 7671n
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102