Laws & Regulations

Guidance for Identifying, Selecting and Evaluating Open Literature Studies

This guidance for Office of Pesticide Program staff will assist in their evaluation of open literature studies of pesticides. It also describes how we identify, select, and ensure that data we use in risk assessments is of sufficient scientific quality.

Containers, Containment, Storage and Disposal of Pesticides

The pesticide container regulations establish standards for pesticide containers, repackaging, label instructions and to ensure safe use, reuse and disposal and adequate cleaning of the containers.

Chemical Data Reporting: Factors to Consider When Using the Database

The 2012 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) database provides non-confidential information on the manufacture, import, processing, and use of chemicals in commerce at national and regional levels. This fact sheet highlights factors to consider.

Reporting Byproducts for Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)

Information on how to report byproducts for the 2012 Chemical Data Reporting Rule.

TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Articles

This fact sheet provides guidance on classifying articles under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and determining the applicability of EPA’s articles exclusion policy for purposes of the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule. The primary goal of this document is to help the regulated community comply with the requirements of the CDR rule.

EPA 2002 - Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing the Quality, Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity of Information Disseminated by the Environmental Protection Agency

Methyl Bromide Buffer Zone Distances for Commodity and Structural Fumigation: Active Aeration, Open Area Vertical Stacks, 8 Hours or Less, 25 Foot Stack Height

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.

Web-Distributed Labeling for Pesticide Products: Pesticide Registration Notice

Web-Distributed Labeling for Pesticide Products - PR Notice 2014-1

Clean Air Act permit program reviews in EPA Region 10

Clean Air Act Title V program reviews conducted by EPA for delegated and approved permitting programs in Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington.)

NPDES Permit for Riverside Water and Sewer District Water Treatment Plant in Idaho

NPDES permit documents for Riverside Water and Sewer District Water Treatment Plant in Orofino, Idaho.

Criminal Investigations

Describes EPA criminal investigations and the actions of special agents. Includes examples of environmental concerns and investigations.

Water Quality Standards Regulations: Makah Indian Tribe

Information related to Water Quality Standards for Makah Indian Nation.

Update and Public Comments for October 9 and 10, 2013, NDWAC Meeting

Comments on October 9 and 10, 2013 drinking water regulations for lead and copper meeting.

Public Comments for November 6 & 7, 2014 NDWAC Meeting

Comments related to a public meeting on drinking water regulations.

Partial Approval/Partial Disapproval of Deschutes TMDL

EPA's final action on the Washington Department of Ecology's Deschutes TMDL (June 29, 2018).

Stone Quarrying, Crushing and Screening Facilities General Air Quality Permit Request for Coverage: Interstate Concrete & Asphalt - Pendleton Mission Quarry

EPA's approval of coverage under the SQCS general air permit for Interstate Concrete & Asphalt, Umatilla Indian Reservation, Oregon.