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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1270. Examinations and investigations
(a) Authority to conduct
The Commission is authorized to conduct examinations,
inspections, and investigations for the purposes of this chapter
through officers and employees of the Commission or through any
health officer or employee of any State, territory, or political
subdivision thereof, duly commissioned by the Commission as an
officer of the Commission.
(b) Inspection; notice; samples
For purposes of enforcement of this chapter, officers or
employees duly designated by the Commission, upon presenting
appropriate credentials and a written notice to the owner,
operator, or agent in charge, are authorized (1) to enter, at
reasonable times, any factory, warehouse, or establishment in which
hazardous substances are manufactured, processed, packed, or held
for introduction into interstate commerce or are held after such
introduction, or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or
hold such hazardous substances in interstate commerce; (2) to
inspect, at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a
reasonable manner, such factory, warehouse, establishment, or
vehicle, and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished
materials, and labeling therein; and (3) to obtain samples of such
materials or packages thereof, or of such labeling. A separate
notice shall be given for each such inspection, but a notice shall
not be required for each entry made during the period covered by
the inspection. Each such inspection shall be commenced and
completed with reasonable promptness.
(c) Receipt for sample; results of analysis
If the officer or employee obtains any sample, prior to leaving
the premises, he shall give to the owner, operator, or agent in
charge a receipt describing the samples obtained. If an analysis is
made of such sample, a copy of the results of such analysis shall
be furnished promptly to the owner, operator, or agent in charge.
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