Learn the Issues
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EPA Awards $10 Million to Oregon State University to Support Pesticide Safety Education
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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EPA Releases New Methodology to Detect Low Levels of PFAS in Plastic Containers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is releasing a new methodology for detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in plastic containers, taking another step to protect the public from these harmful chemicals.
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EPA Addresses Human Health and Ecological Risks Posed by 13 Pyrethroids
EPA is releasing interim registration review decisions for 13 pyrethroid insecticides. As part of this action, additional label changes are required for some bifenthrin, cyfluthrin and beta-cyfluthrin and prallethrin products to reduce potential human heal
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EPA Opens Comment Period for Draft Biological Opinions on Four Pesticides
EPA and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are seeking comment on two NMFS draft biological opinions on four pesticides. Metolachlor, bromoxynil and prometryn are herbicides used to control grasses and broadleaf weeds, and 1,3-D
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Comment Period Extended for Chlorpyrifos Draft Risk Assessments and Proposed Interim Decision
Extending the public comment period on the draft risk assessments (DRAs) and proposed interim decision (PID) for chlorpyrifos to give the public and stakeholders more time to review and comment
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NAFTA Guidance on Data Requirements for Pesticide Import Tolerances: Questions & Answers
These Qs&As provide details of implementation related to a guidance document describing the data requirements for establishing pesticide import tolerances in Canada and the United States: NAFTA Guidance on Data Requirements for Pesticide Import Tolerances.
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Acute Oral Toxicity Up-And-Down-Procedure
The Up-and-Down Procedure is an alternative acute toxicity test that provides a way to determine the toxicity of chemicals with fewer test animals by using sequential dosing steps. Find out about this test procedure.
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About Codex
The Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) is responsible for establishing Codex MRLs for pesticide residues in specific food items or in groups of food. EPA and an alternate delegate from USDA represent the United States on this committee.
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Slowing and Combating Pest Resistance to Pesticides
Pesticides can be used to control a variety of pests, such as insects, weeds, rodents, bacteria, fungi, etc. Over time many pesticides have gradually lost effectiveness because pests develop resistance. Learn what EPA is doing to address resistance issues.
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Guidance for Pre-Application Meetings on New Active Ingredients, Major New Uses and Other Registration Actions
This is to provide guidance to OPP/AD staff concerning meetings with companies that are considering submitting an application involving a new active ingredient, new use, new technology.
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EPA Takes Action to Address Concerns with TSCA Fees
EPA is working to address issues identified with implementation of the TSCA Fees Rule.
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Local Resources for Bed Bug Assistance
Many states, counties, and local health departments offer support in identifying and eradicating infestations; such as helping you understand your state's regulations, what your landlord is responsible for, and how a cooperative extension service can help.
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Bed Bug Clearinghouse Publications in Other Languages
This information is intended to help states, communities, and consumers prevent and control bed bug infestations. These outreach materials are available in Spanish, Chinese, and French; and include action plans based on an IPM approach.
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TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Require Recordkeeping for Air Freshener Products
This TSCA Section 21 Petition Requests EPA to Require Recordkeeping for Air Freshener Products
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New Chemicals Program Review of Alternatives for PFOA and Related Chemicals
In 2006, EPA and the eight major companies in the industry launched the 2010/15 PFOA Stewardship Program, in which companies committed to reduce global facility emissions and product content of PFOA and related chemicals by 95 percent by 2010, and to work
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Risk Management for Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) and Related Compounds
Fact sheet on Benzidine Dyes.
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Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs) Significant New Use Rules (SNUR)
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.
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Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 20
This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.
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Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 11
This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.
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Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 5
This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.