### Question
How does the law define carcinogenic effect?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7412*, **carcinogenic effect** is defined as:

> provided by the Administrator under Guidelines for Carcinogenic Risk Assessment as of the date of enactment.[1](#7412_1_target) Any revisions in the existing Guidelines shall be subject to notice and opportunity for comment.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7412*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Subchapter Referred to in Other Sections > Amendments**

