RTECS was an activity mandated by the US Congress, established by Section 20(a)(6) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (PL 91-596).
RTECS根据美国于1970年颁布的职业安全和健康法（PL 91-596）第20条(a)(6)款建立，是一项美国国会授权的活动。