### Question
How is the "process" defined?


### Answer
The term **process** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 11023* as follows -

> the preparation of a toxic chemical, after its manufacture, for distribution in commerce—


(I) in the same form or physical state as, or in a different form or physical state from, that in which it was received by the person so preparing such chemical, or


(II) as part of an article containing the toxic chemical

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11023*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 116-EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW > SUBCHAPTER II-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS**

