United States liability systems

Compounds available in the United States are listed in Table 1. Whereas they vary in degree, all of them share similar liabilities of cardiovascular side effects, the potential for central nervous system (CNS) stimulation, the development of tolerance, and abuse potential. All, with the exception of mazindol, are derivatives of phenethylamine. The introduction of an oxygen atom on the p-carbon of the side chain tends to reduce CNS stimulant properties without decreasing the anorectic activity. Following the Federal Controlled Drug Act of 1970, drugs were classified into one of five schedules according to medical utility and abuse potential. 

The TC-60 TDC has been permitted and operated in the United States but only forthe destruction of phosgene and chloropicrin. For this reason, although eventually a full RCRA operating permit would be required, operations could be initiated under a research, development, and demonstration (RD D) permit. To allow continued operation of the TC-60 TDC, BGCAPP s Title V CAA permit would need to be modified. When obtaining the permits for operation of the TC-60 TDC in Hawaii, there was no public opposition. As previously discussed and as indicated in Appendix A, permits have been obtained for similar systems built for destruction of conventional weapons in the United States. The TC-60 TDC uses a catalytic oxidizer but no open flame in the pollution abatement system. The catalytic oxidizer does not appear to be a liability for the public or the regulatory authorities. Noise levels are not extreme. The system is transportable, a positive factor. 

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