Laws & Regulations
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Thirty-Ninth ITC Report
Thirty-Nineth Report of the Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) to the Administrator, EPA
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Effectiveness of Bed Bug Pesticides
Before EPA allows a bed bug claim on a label, the product must be supported by data showing it will kill bed bugs when applied according to the label. Also consider factors such as extent of infestation, site preparation, and insect life stages.
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National PFAS Testing Strategy
A description of EPA's PFAS National Testing Strategy.
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Long-Chain Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) Action Plan
This Action Plan is based on EPA’s initial review of readily available use, exposure, and hazard information on PFCs. EPA considered which of the various authorities provided under TSCA and other statutes might be appropriate to address potential concerns.
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Consumer Specialty Products Association Letter and EPA Response re: Minimum Risk Pesticide Exemption Petition
The Consumer Specialty Products Association petitioned EPA to exclude from the minimum risk pesticide exemption pesticides claiming to control “pests of significant public health importance” and require registration. View the petition and EPA's response.
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Personal Insect Repellents and Minimum Risk Pesticides
An exempt pesticide product may not bear claims to control rodent, insect or microbial pests in a way that links the pests with specific disease. We are considering a proposal to remove personal mosquito and tick repellents from the minimum risk exemption.
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How to Apply for Applicator Certification under the EPA Plan
This page provides information to help interested persons apply for certification to apply restricted use pesticides in Indian Country, under the federal plan.
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Web-distributed Labeling for Pesticides
Web-distributed labeling will allow pesticide applicators to download streamlined labeling, including instructions for the state in which an application will be made and the use site.
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Materials for Asbestos Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos Risk Evaluation and Risk Management Webinar
Meeting agenda and slides for Asbestos Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos Risk Evaluation and Risk Management webinar.
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Materials for February 2021 1,4-Dioxane Risk Management Webinar
Document page for materials for Feb. 2 public webinar for 1,4-dioxane
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Outreach for the TSCA Administration Fees Rule
Information on webinars related to the TSCA Administrative fees rule.
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Inert Reassessment Document for Ammonium Nitrate
Magnesium nitrate is used in preservation. Other uses for magnesium nitrate include use as a catalyst in the manufacture of petrochemicals, as a densensitizer for lithographic plates and in pyrotechnics.
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Inert Reassessment Document for Petroleum Hydrocarbons
This assessment evaluates potential risks from use of C8-C20 aliphatic hydrocarbon fluids as inert ingredients in pesticides used for agricultral and consumer products applications.
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Repellent-Treated Clothing
EPA regulates the pesticide permethrin to pre-treat clothing. We evaluate the safety and effectiveness of such insecticide uses, by exposure scenarios and risk assessment. Read and follow the label directions for use of permethrin-treated clothing.
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How to Apply for Protection Time Graphic
We will review insect repellent products that voluntarily apply to use the repellency awareness graphic to ensure that their scientific data meet current testing protocols and standard evaluation processes.
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Minimum Risk Pesticides - Inert Ingredient and Active Ingredient Eligibility under 40 CFR 152.25(f)
Ingredients found on both the Minimum Risk Active Ingredient and List 4A "Inert Ingredients of Minimal Concern" lists may be used either as an active or an inert ingredient. Otherwise, it can only be used based on the list it appears on.
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Data Limitations
This fact sheet provides information on existing Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule requirements related to byproducts reporting by persons who manufacture printed circuit boards and may be subject to CDR.
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TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-20-0097
This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-20-0097.
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TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-20-0132
This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-20-0132.
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40 CFR part 763.92(a)(1) and (2) of the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule refer to 2-hour training and 14-hour training. Where can the workers receive this training?
EPA anticipates that local education agencies (LEAs) will use a variety of resources to train custodial staff. Private consultants, LEA staff, local colleges and labor groups are potential sources of instructors for O&M training. 40 CFR part 763.94(c) of the asbestos in schools rule requires LEAs to keep specific information…