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EPA Releases Draft Policy to Reduce Pesticide Testing on Birds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft science policy intended to reduce testing of pesticides on birds when registering conventional outdoor pesticides.
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Disinfectants for Use Against Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV2) [List O]
Search EPA’s list of registered disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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EPA Announces the Implementation of Mitigation Measures for Insecticides Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, and Malathion to Protect Endangered Species
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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Public Meeting on Regulatory Reform Agenda for TSCA and TRI
The new law includes much-needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.
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Public Meeting - Consultation to Obtain Input on the New TSCA Provision to Collect Fees - August 11-12, 2016 - Agenda
The new law includes much needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.
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Agenda for Public Meeting - Procedural Rule for Chemical Prioritization under TSCA as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act - August 10, 2016
The new law includes much needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.
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Agenda for Public Meeting - Risk Evaluation Process Rule under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act - August 9, 2016
The new law includes much needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.
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Best Practices for Aerial Application – Webinar Materials
On Sept. 27, 2018, EPA offered “Best Practices for Aerial Application,” a webinar tailored for growers, pesticide applicators, pest management professionals, and other interested stakeholders who work in crop production.
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Best Practices for Ground Application – Webinar Materials
EPA’s “Best Practices for Ground Application” webinar is tailored for growers, pesticide applicators, pest management professionals, and other interested stakeholders who work in crop production.
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EPA Updates Aquatic Life Benchmarks for Registered Pesticides and Antimicrobial Chemicals
EPA, in collaboration with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the U.S. Geological Survey, has released an updated version of the Aquatic Life Benchmarks.
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EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide
EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide
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EPA Releases Final Biological Evaluations of Carbaryl and Methomyl’s Impacts on Endangered Species
EPA is releasing its final biological evaluations (BEs) for carbaryl and methomyl, which find that these insecticides are “likely to adversely affect” a number of threatened and endangered species and their designated critical habitats.
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EPA Proposes to Conditionally Register Combination Insecticide for Residential Outdoor Use
EPA is accepting public comments on its proposed decision to conditionally register the first residential outdoor use of the insecticides cyclaniliprole and flonicamid on roses, flowers, shrubs, and small (non-fruit bearing) trees.
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Science Advisory Council for Exposure (ExpoSAC) Policy 3 Revised March 2021
Science Advisory Council for Exposure (ExpoSAC) Policy 3 Revised March 2021
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Asbestos
The EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations.
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Green Engineering
Green Engineering is the design, commercialization and use of processes and products that are feasible and economical while reducing the generation of pollution at the source and minimizing the risk to human health and the environment.
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Repellents: Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other Arthropods
Includes how to apply them safely, which ones to use based on your unique situation, repellent safety and effectiveness, disease risk from mosquito and tick bites, protection time, active ingredients, EPA regulation and registration, and product labeling.
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Protecting Endangered Species from Pesticides
EPA's Endangered Species Protection Program helps promote recovery of listed species. The ESPP determines if pesticide use in a geographic area may affect any listed species. Find needed limits on pesticide use in Endangered Species Protection Bulletins.
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2020 Chemical Data Reporting Resources
Provides links to CDR documents and tools that can be used for CDR reporting
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Organizational Planning Meeting for the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Inorganic Byproducts Negotiated Rulemaking: Agenda and Presentations
The agenda and presentations for the Organizational Planning Meeting for the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Inorganic Byproducts Negotiated Rulemaking