Learn the Issues
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How do I contact EPA about lead concerns in my area?
Answer: You may call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD(5323) or visit our Contact Us about Lead page . You can also report violations online . Question Number: 23002-33312 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Air and Climate Resources for Tribes in Region 10
EPA resources for managing air-related environmental issues on tribal lands in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
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EPA Publishes Update on Vulnerable Species Pilot
The Environmental Protection Agency released an update to its Vulnerable Species Pilot (VSP)
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EPA Announces Proposed Registration for New Pesticide Veratrine
EPA released its proposed registration decision for products containing the new active ingredient veratrine, an insecticide for direct application to walls and other man-made structures, such as transportation equipment for non-food commodities.
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EPA Adjusts Annual Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fee to Meet Statutory Direction
EPA is taking the next step in its regulatory review of atrazine, simazine and propazine, three widely-used herbicides used to control a variety of grasses and broadleaf weeds. Atrazine is used on about 75 million acres of agricultural crop land every year
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EPA Registers Dicamba Formulation for Use on Dicamba Tolerant Crops
EPA Registers Dicamba Formulation for Use on Dicamba Tolerant Crops
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EPA Requires Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
EPA Requires Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
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Flies and Schools
There are thousands of species of flies, of which only a few are common pests. Learn about the life cycle and control strategies.
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School Facility Managers Realize Sustainable Pest Control Benefits
This compilation document features successful integrated pest management (IPM) strategies utilized by school facility managers from various types of school districts across the United States.
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Bed Bug Guidance for School Nurses
School nurses are often called upon to provide vital information to students, parents, teachers, and administrators. These tips on identifying, managing and preventing bed bugs will help you to effectively respond if bed bugs appear in your school.
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EPA Finalizes Revisions to the EPA Plan for the Federal Certification of Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides within Indian Country
EPA finalized the EPA Plan for the certification of applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides
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Helpful Resources for Preparing Consumer Confidence Reports
Contains information about resources that may be helpful when preparing Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs).
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Join EPA in Observing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Join EPA in Observing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
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EPA Supports New Funding Opportunity from the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative for Pesticide Safety in Agricultural Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency is supporting new funding from the pesticide educational Resources for pesticide safety.
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Occupational Pesticide Post-application Exposure Data
Occupational Pesticide Post-application Exposure Data
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Occupational Pesticide Handler Exposure Data
Occupational Pesticide Handler Exposure Data
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EPA Offers Virtual Training for Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
EPA is offering a free, two-day training webinar on August 11-12, 2021, to certify participants as private applicators of restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) in Indian country under the EPA Plan for the Federal Certification of Applicators of Restricted Use
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EPA Holds Virtual Training for Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs will host a two-day virtual training on Aug. 19-20, 2020, to certify participants as private applicators of restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) in Indian country
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Stories of Progress in Achieving Healthy Waters in West Virginia
Stories of progress from EPA's Mid-Atlantic region about EPA programs helping to achieve healthy waters in the state of West Virginia.
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Protecting Source Water in West Virginia
EPA funds helped WV residents and utilities in source water protection efforts and emergency planning following the Elk River chemical spill of 2014. The spill contaminated the water supply of nearly 300,000 people in the capitol and surrounding counties.