Laws & Regulations

Agenda for the September 13 and 14, 2017 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Inorganic Byproducts Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Meeting

This is the agenda for the EPA's public meeting for a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee (Committee) under the Negotiated Rulemaking Act (NRA) as indicated in a FRN of 12/15/16 and required by section 8(a)(6) of the Lautenberg Act.

Now Available: Latest Update to the TSCA Inventory

Listserv announcing update to the TSCA inventory

EPA Releases Final Scope Documents for Manufacturer-Requested Risk Evaluations of DIDP and DINP

Listserv announcing CDR Petitions Guidance

EPA Announces Changes to Prevent Unsafe New PFAS from Entering the Market

New PFAS changes

Register for the February 3 Webinar on Asbestos Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos

Listserv announcing Feb. 3 webinar on final risk evaluation for chrysotile asbestos.

EPA Finalizes Scope for Part Two of Asbestos Risk Evaluation

this page has info on the release of the final scope for part 2 of the asbestos risk evaluation

EPA Finds PV29 Poses Unreasonable Risks to Human Health

Listserv announcing final revised risk determination for PV29

EPA Finds HBCD Poses Unreasonable Risks to Human Health and the Environment

this page has info on the release of the final unreasonable risk determination for HBCD

EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Draft Screening Level Approach for Fenceline Communities and Releases Registration Information for SACC Meeting

announcement about extending comment period for fenceline approach and releasing registration information for sacc meeting

EPA Announces Public Webinar on Development of Proposed TSCA Data Reporting Rule

Listserv announcing webinar on July 27 to discuss and collect initial feedback on the development of a proposed rule to collect data to help inform each step of the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluation and risk management process.

EPA Requires Natural Gas Processing Facilities to Report to Toxics Release Inventory

Listserv announcing final rule: Addition of Natural Gas Processing Facilities to the Toxics Release Inventory

Submission Period Extension: Chemical Data Reporting Cycle Now Closes January 29, 2021

Announcement of extension of the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) submission period from November 30, 2020, to January 29, 2021.

EPA Launches New Paperless Communication Application for TSCA Data in Central Data Exchange

Listserv announcing new application in EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) that allows users to submit certain communications electronically.

Update to the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology

Updates earlier versions from 1986 and 1992 is intended to clarify the current roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in the regulation of biotechnology products.

TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public Comment

This Notice extends by 45 days the solicitation of public comment on certain refinements to EPA's policy concerning the mandatory reporting of information under section 8(e)

Tier-Based Testing for the Effects of Proteinaceous Insecticidal Plant-Incorporated Protectants

Summary scientific and regulatory information on nontarget invertebrate testing and evaluation of new products expressing insecticidal proteins in an ecological risk assessment.

Modernizing the Regulatory System for Biotechnology Products: Second Public Meeting - Documents

Includes meeting transcript, presentation, agenda and links to videos of meeting held March 9, 2016.

Label Review Training: Module 1: Label Basics, Page 27

This module of the pesticide label review training provides basic information about pesticides, their labeling and regulation, and the core principles of pesticide label review. See examples of mandatory and advisory label statements.

TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public Comment

This Notice solicits public comment on certain refinements to EPA's policy concerning the mandatory reporting of information under section 8(e)

Register for the Toxics Release Inventory Virtual Conference

Listserv sent out on August 31st concerning a TRI Virtual Conference