Laws & Regulations
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Supporting Documents for Manufacturer Requested Risk Evaluation for Octamethylcyclotetra- siloxane (D4)
Documents supporting the Section 6 manufacturer’s request for risk evaluation submitted by the American Chemistry Council’s Silicones Environmental, Health, and Safety Center (SEHSC) are provided below. EPA received a complete request on March 19, 2020.
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Memorandum of Understanding Between EPA and OSHA for Implementation of TSCA Section 6
EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor entered into a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing their coordination on EPA’s work to assess and manage existing chemicals under TSCA section 6.
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Areas of Indian Country Covered by the EPA Plan
Areas of Indian country covered by the EPA Plan for certification are those that are not covered by another EPA-approved certification plan.
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Inert Ingredients Frequent Questions
This document answers questions about inert ingredient issues, including definitions, petition review process, fees, fragrances, contents of inert ingredient petition, and more.
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Clarification to Supplier Notifications Due to Automatic Additions of PFAS Under the NDAA
Page for a proposed rule announced Jan. 2025 to clarify the timeframe for when companies must first notify a customer that one of their mixtures or trade name products contains a PFAS on the TRI.
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EPA Releases Compliance Guide for Workplace Chemical Protection Program Requirements
EPA released a guide to assist the regulated community in complying with Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) requirements for chemicals regulated under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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EPA Releases Compliance Guide for TCE Risk Management Rule
EPA released a guide to assist the regulated community in complying with the new regulation for trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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TRI and Estimating Potential Risk
TRI can be used as a starting point in evaluating potential risks to human health and the environment.
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Aerospace Manufacturing Sector – Pollution Prevention (P2) Opportunities
A summary of EPA's analysis of the pollution prevention data reported by the auto manufacturing sector for 2005 to 2018.
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Proposed permit for Kamiah Water Treatment Plant on the Nez Perce Reservation
Public notice for EPA's draft NPDES permit for the City of Kamiah Water Treatment Plant on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho.
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July 1, 2004, Transportation Conformity Final Rule
This page provides access to the July 1, 2004, conformity final rule that addresses the new ozone and PM2.5 air quality standards and the March 2, 1999, conformity court decision.
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NPDES permit for Kamiah Water Treatment Plant in Idaho
EPA's NPDES wastewater permit for the City of Kamiah Water Treatment Plant on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho.
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What is the difference between Abatement (LBP) Certification and Renovation (RRP) Certification?
Answer: Abatement certification, also known as Lead-Based Paint Activities certification, is a specialized type of certification for firms who specifically work with lead-based paint such as lead abatement firms, lead risk assessor firms, and lead inspection firms. Abatement intentionally addresses lead-based paint hazards. Renovation (RRP) certification is appropriate for firms…
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EPA and OSHA to Strengthen Efforts on Chemical Safety to Better Protect Workers
EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing their coordination on EPA’s work to assess and manage existing chemicals under section 6 of TSCA.
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Additional Rules Relating to Lead
This page describes additional EPA regulations relating to lead in paint, dust and soil
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Is it permissible for a training provider to employ more than one training manager?
Answer : Yes. The Rule requires that a training provider employ a training manager that meets the qualifications in 40 CFR 745.225(c)(1). EPA does not interpret this to be a limitation on the permissible number of training managers. Therefore, a training provider may employ more than one training manager so…
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Privacy Impact Assessment for the Enforcement Superfund Tracking System
Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the Enforcement Superfund Tracking System (ESTS), a system that performs business activities in support of cost-recovery efforts (address research, waste records management, mailings, etc.)
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Privacy Impact Assessment for the Enforcement Action Response System
Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the Enforcement Action Response System (EARS), a system that maintains data relating to Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP) for hazardous waste sites. EARS assists Region 1 to execute the Superfund enforcement process.
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Privacy Impact Assessment for the Contract Payment System
Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for Contract Payment System (CPS), a system providing vendor contract, delivery order and invoice information to support the processing of contract documentation such as obligations and invoices.
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Policy and Technical Guidance for State and Local Transportation
This page contains policy guidance issued by EPA and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation to assist state and local transportation and air quality agencies implement the transportation conformity program.