Laws & Regulations

Tribes and Water Quality Standards

Policy and Guidance related to water quality standards for indian tribes.

Affirmative Action Plans for the Recruitment, Hiring, Advancement, and Retention of Persons with Disabilities

Affirmative Action Plans for persons with disabilities is required to be posted, per the EEOC

West Lake Landfill Superfund Site, Bridgeton, Missouri - Fact Sheet, August 2017

Groundwater Operable Unit 3

Designated Uses

Designated uses - one of three core components of a water quality standard - are described. Resources for defining and revising designated uses are provided.

Additional Supporting Materials: Final PFAS NPDWR

Additional supporting materials: PFAS NPDWR

Regulations for Emissions from Small Equipment & Tools

EPA regulations related to smog, soot, and other air pollution from small equipment and tools.

Proposed Rule and Related Materials for Nonconformance Penalties for On-Highway Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines

Includes links to Federal Register notice, final rule and additional resources.

Memorandum on Modernizing the Regulatory System for Biotechnology Products

This July 2, 2015 memorandum initiated a process to modernize the federal regulatory system for the products of biotechnology and to establish mechanisms for periodic updates of that system.

List of Lists was prepared to help firms handling chemicals determine, for a specific chemical, whether they may be subject to the following reporting requirements under Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know, CERCLA, and Clean Air Act.

EPA Seeks Change to XML Format for Pesticide Product Information System

EPA seeks comments on XML formats for Pesticide Product Information System.

Inert Reassessment Document for Sodium Molybdate - CAS No. 7631-95-0

Sodium molybdate is a soluble sodium salt form of molybdenum, a naturallyoccurring
element that is present in the earth's crust and in soils at background concentrations of
1-2 mgkg. Molybdenum is an essential trace element for virtually all life forms.

Inert Reassessment Document for D & C Green No. 6

Based upon the reasonable certainty of no harm safety findings, D&C Green No. 6, D&C Red No. 17, D&C Red No. 33, D&C Violet No. 2, and FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake can each be classified as L ist 4B inert ingredients.

Tier 3 Certification Fuel Impacts Test Program

EPA’s study comparing CO2 emissions and fuel economy performance of Tier 2 and Tier 3 certification test gasolines.

Pesticide Label Statements: Pilot Program to Help Promote Environmental Sustainability

Learn how to apply for the label statement pilot project, which includes statements such as fragrance-free and biodegradable, use of the USDA biobased product logo, and more.

Stone Quarrying, Crushing and Screening Facilities General Air Quality Permit Coverage for HNS, Inc. Portable Plant at Patawa Pit on the Umatilla Indian Reservation

EPA's approval of coverage under the SQCS general permit for HNS, Inc. (SQCS Plant) - Patawa Pit on the Umatilla Indian Reservation near Pendleton, Oregon.

EPA Accepting Public Comments on All Candidates Under Consideration for Membership on the TSCA SACC

EPA extended the nomination period for candidates to serve on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC). The Agency is now accepting public comments on these additional candidates

TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Importers, 2020

This fact sheet provides guidance and sample reporting scenarios on existing Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) regulations to persons who could be considered “importers” for purposes of the CDR rule.

Public Notice: (Draft General Permit) Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer System, State of Maine, MER041000 (Revised Modification)

A public notice of the draft general permit revised modification for the Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer System, State of Maine, MER041000.

Final Rule “TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Revisions and Small Manufacturer Definition Update for Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under TSCA Section 8(a)”

The text of the prepublication version of the “TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Revisions and Small Manufacturer Definition Update for Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under TSCA Section 8(a)” Federal Register Notice.

How to Access Risk Management Plan Information

FOIAonline allows the public to electronically submit/modify a FOIA request, check its status, search previously submitted requests, view responsive documents that are cleared for release, and file an appeal.