Laws & Regulations

Consideration of Prions as a Pest under FIFRA

This is the record of decision regarding prions should be considered to be a “pest” the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. It includes information about EPA regulation of pesticides based on this decision.

Illinois Construction Permit Program Approval History

Construction permit program approval history in Illinois.

About Pesticide Tolerances

EPA sets limits on the amount of pesticides that may remain in foods, called tolerances. Find out about tolerances and how to find them.

Community Outreach and Education on Soil Fumigants

Information on how outreach programs can help address the risk of bystander exposure by educating community members about fumigants, buffer zones, how to recognize warning signs, and how to respond appropriately in case of an incident.

Use of ASOS Meteorological Data in AERMOD Dispersion Modeling

This document is part of the NSR Policy & Guidance Database.

AERSCREEN Released as the EPA Recommended Screening Model

This document is part of the NSR Policy & Guidance Database.

State Universal Waste Programs in the United States

Requirements for state programs, links to state regulations and a table identifying which states have federal and state universal wastes.

Enforcement Alert: Lead

The alert covers issues regarding enforcement of lead paint laws for protecting human health and ensuring renovators comply with the Renovation Repair and Paint (RRP) Rule.