Laws & Regulations

United States–Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council: Supply Chain Communication and U.S. EPA’s SNUR and EC/HC’s SNAc Programs

The summary report of the SNUR/SNAc RCC roundtable meetings identifies ways in which government and industry can work to better educate and inform stakeholders throughout the supply chain on their compliance requirements

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-18-0120

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-18-0120.

Safety Information for Fumigant Handlers

Available in both English and Spanish, there are two types of information: developed by EPA, and developed by pesticide registrants and approved by EPA. Certified applicators are required to provide this to handlers in application blocks or buffer zones.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-19-0057

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-19-0057.

TRI Data Files Guide for RY 2006

Set of six files that collectively contain all the data that was submitted on the TRI Reporting Form R and Certification (Form A) statement by facilities in a selected state.

Microbial Risk Assessment Guideline: Pathogenic Microorganisms with Focus on Food and Water

This microbial risk assessment guidance document is written for risk assessors from participating federal agencies to improve the quality and consistency of microbial risk assessments.

Fact Sheet: Nonylphenols and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates

EPA's existing chemicals programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and/or characterization, and risk management for chemicals substances in commercial use.

Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

EPA's Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. It places specific requirements on employers of such workers.

Updates to New Chemicals Regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act

Updates to New Chemicals Regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

EPA Announces Environmental Justice Consultations on Risk Management Rulemakings for Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene

Listserv sent out May 18, 2021 about EJ consultations on PCE and TCE

Inert Reassessment Document for Sodium Molybdate - CAS No. 7631-95-0

Sodium molybdate is a soluble sodium salt form of molybdenum, a naturallyoccurring
element that is present in the earth's crust and in soils at background concentrations of
1-2 mgkg. Molybdenum is an essential trace element for virtually all life forms.

EPA NPDES Permit Forms & Attachments for New England

EPA NPDES Permits Forms and Attachments

Memorandum on Modernizing the Regulatory System for Biotechnology Products

This July 2, 2015 memorandum initiated a process to modernize the federal regulatory system for the products of biotechnology and to establish mechanisms for periodic updates of that system.

EPA Seeks Change to XML Format for Pesticide Product Information System

EPA seeks comments on XML formats for Pesticide Product Information System.

Inert Reassessment Document for D & C Green No. 6

Based upon the reasonable certainty of no harm safety findings, D&C Green No. 6, D&C Red No. 17, D&C Red No. 33, D&C Violet No. 2, and FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake can each be classified as L ist 4B inert ingredients.

Emergency Planning and Response Authorities

The federal government's responsibilities for emergency response are established by statute and by executive orders issued by the President.

Several public high school students take advanced placement classes with college freshmen at the State university. Does a classroom or building that these students frequent have to be inspected under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?

No. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) § 203 refers to school buildings under the authority of a local education agency (LEA). State university classrooms are not under an LEA’s authority, and therefore are not covered. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information…

Last published: April 17, 2026