Laws & Regulations

TRI for Researchers

Tips to help people accurately use TRI data for research purposes.

E-Submission Guidance Updates

E-submission guidance updates for all e-submissions and Dossier formatted submissions.

Sample Form U for 2016 Chemical Data Reporting Submissions

The forms used to make CDR submissions.

Case Studies for the 2016 Chemical Data Reporting

This document presents case studies to help you in reporting for 2016 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR).

TRI for Communities

General information for community members about the Toxics Release Inventory, "snapshots" of TRI data for four sample communities, and links for more community resources.

Privacy Impact Assessment for the Integrated Contracts Management System

Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the Integrated Contracts Management System (ICMS), a system that collects data for the business process of acquiring goods and services in support of the Agency's mission.

Fact Sheet: Proposed Exemption for Milk Containers and Associated Piping and Appurtenances

Fact sheet covering the 2009 proposed SPCC amendment covering milk containers

Privacy Impact Assessment for the Wellness Program Medical Records

Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the Wellness Program Medical Records, a system that determines eligibility for Fitness Center membership and to provide routine preventative health care.

Regulation of Pesticide Residues on Food

EPA regulates pesticides used to protect crops and sets limits on the amount of pesticide remaining in or on foods in the U.S. The limits on pesticides on foods are called tolerances in the U.S. (maximum residue limits (MRLs) in many other countries).

Resources for States and Tribes about Soil Fumigant Training

State and tribal agencies may seek EPA approval to provide pesticide applicators with an alternative to registrant-sponsored training. Find guidance on seeking approval, check lists for training options, and the NASDARF soil fumigation manual.

How to Seek EPA Approval for Pesticide Applicator Soil Fumigation Exams

Registrants of soil fumigant products offer EPA-approved training for certified pesticide applicators. Although not required, state lead agencies (SLAs) may seek EPA’s approval and provide applicators with an alternative to registrant-sponsored training.

Privacy Impact Assessment for EZHire

Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for EZHire, a hiring management process system that manages vacancies, displays vacancies to potential hires via the internet, processes employment applications, and ranks applicants' qualifications.

Guiding Principles for Consulting with ANCSA Corporations

Privacy Impact Assessment for the External Compliance Program Discrimination Complaint Files

Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for External Compliance Program Discrimination Complaint Files System, a system that collects information on administrative complaints filed with EPA alleging discrimination by a recipient of EPA financial assistance.

Methyl Bromide Buffer Zone Distances for Commodity and Structural Fumigation: Active Aeration, Horizontal Stacks, 8 Hours or Less

This document contains buffer zone tables required by certain methyl bromide commodity fumigant product labels that refer to Buffer Zone Lookup Tables located at epa.gov/pesticide-registration/mbcommoditybuffer on the label.

Full Specifications for Text PDF Label Submissions

The following guidance is provided for creating and submitting product labels in electronic format to EPA. Submission of electronic labels to EPA is voluntary, but if done then two specifications are mandatory.

E-Submission Environmental Study Supplemental Files

This document provides standard format for electronic submission of supplemental data files in support of aquatic toxicity studies.

Critical PDF Label Specifications for Electronic Submission

Guidance information about electronic submission for critical PDF label specifications.

Guidance on Data Compensation

Guidance for EPA staff on data compensation.

PRN 2009-1: Establishment of Antimicrobial Exposure Assessment Task Force II

This PR notice announces the establishment of the Antimicrobial Exposure Assessment Task Force II, an industry-wide task force to develop mixer, loader, applicator and post-application exposure data for antimicrobial pesticides used in various settings.