Laws & Regulations

NCP Product Schedule (Products Available for Use on Oil Spills)

Listing of products submitted to (though not necessarily endorsed by) EPA as per Subpart J of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan.

Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Nuclear Power Operations (40 CFR Part 190)

These standards limit the radiation releases and doses to the public from the normal operations of nuclear power plants and other uranium fuel cycle facilities.

NWEA vs EPA PDF Doc

This page will hold an importatn document for NWEA vs EPA. Added on June 22.

Annual Certification Data for Vehicles, Engines, and Equipment

This page provides certification data from various engine manufacturers for past and current model years

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).

EPA Data Requirements for Registration of Antimicrobial Pesticides: Part 158W

This page explains changes to the data requirements for antimicrobial pesticides and describes the antimicrobial pesticide use site index.

EPA Registers New Nanosilver Active Ingredient as a Materials Preservative

Registered new active ingredient that helps suppress odor causing bacteria, and algae, fungus, mold and mildew that can cause deterioration or staining in textiles. NSPW Nano silver, POLYGUARD-NSPW MASTER BATCH (Polyguard)

TSCA Chemical Data Reporting: Preparing and Submitting a Petition

This document provides guidance on Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule requirements related to its applicable petition processes,

EPA Proposes Updates to Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update two voluntary consensus standards in its Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Agenda and Presentations for September 12, 2017 Public Workshop on the Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing

This is the agenda and presentations for the public meeting to address information gaps on methylene chloride in paint and coating removal during furniture refinishing.

Registration and Agreement for TSCA Section 8(e) Compliance Audit Program

Registration and agreement for TSCA Section 8(e) federal register notification

Petitions Requesting to Extend the Exclusive Use Period for an Active Ingredient

Petitions Requesting to Extend the Exclusive Use Period for an Active Ingredient - FIFRA § 3(c)(1)(F)(ii)

EPA Pesticide Container and Repackaging Regulations - Flow Chart 2

A flowchart which diagrams the question "Can I fill this large portable refillable container (greater than 119 gallons)?

EPA Pesticide Container and Repackaging Regulations - Flow Chart 1

Flow Chart 1: Is this container a service container or a portable refillable container?

EPA Pesticide Container and Repackaging Regulations - Flow Chart 3

Flow Chart 3: Can I fill this small portable refillable container

Register for EPA’s Webinar on the Proposed Rule to Protect the Public from Perchloroethylene

EPA Proposes Significant New Use Rules for Flame Retardants In Support of Risk Evaluations

Anticoagulant Prairie Dog Bait Risk Mitigation Measures to Protect Endangered Species

This Web page contains information on how certified pesticide applicators can use anticoagulant prairie dog bait products such as Rozol and Kaput-D while minimizing exposure risks to listed and non-target species.

Risk Reduction Measures for Broadcast Applications of Carbaryl and Methomyl in NMFS PULAs

This report describes how EPA and the Services are implementing the National Academy of Sciences report on ESA and pesticide assessment.

SBAR Panel: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total Coliform Monitoring and Analytical Requirements and Consideration of Distribution System Issues

SBAR panel on revisions to the requirements on monitoring total coliform in the drinking water distribution system

SBAR Panel: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Lime Manufacturing

SBAR panel on rule to set emission standards based on Maximum Achievable Control Technologies for hazardous air pollutants at lime manufacturing plants