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Attend EPA’s Webinar about the Experimental Use Permit for the Oxitec Genetically Engineered Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes

On May 5, 2021, EPA will host a webinar for the public to learn about the approval of an experimental use permit (EUP) to allow Oxitec Ltd. to field test the use of genetically engineered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes as a way to reduce mosquito populations.

Updated Human Health Risk Analyses for Chlorpyrifos

EPA has revised the human health hazard assessment and drinking water exposure assessment for chlorpyrifos that supported our October 2015 proposal to revoke all food residue tolerances for chlorpyrifos.

Federal Interagency Working Group to Hold Public Meeting on Endangered Species Pesticide Issues

IWG is holding a public listening session on January 27, 2022, to hear stakeholder perspectives on improving the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7 consultation process for federal pesticide decisions.

Scientific Advisory Panel to Meet on Cancer Potential of Glyphosate (rescheduled meeting)

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) has been rescheduled and will meet December 13-16, 2016 on the cancer potential of glyphosate

EPA Awards Oregon State University with the National Pesticide Information Center Cooperative Agreement

EPA has awarded a cooperative agreement to Oregon State University (OSU) to support the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC).

EPA Grants Extension of Experimental Use Permit for ‘Wolbachia Mosquito’

EPA has approved and expanded an existing experimental use permit (EUP) for Wolbachia pipientis-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

Nominations to the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Open until April 21, 2017

New EPA Guidance for Testing Pesticides Will Reduce Animal Testing

EPA is issuing guidance for requesting waivers of acute dermal toxicity testing requirements for pesticide formulations, which will lead to fewer animal tests for acute dermal toxicity for pesticides.

EPA Issues Advisory on Disinfectants Making False and Misleading COVID-19 Claims

This week, EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance released a compliance advisory on products claiming to kill SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

EPA Proposes Registration of Picarbutrazox, a New Fungicide Active Ingredient

EPA is proposing to register the new active ingredient picarbutrazox, which represents a new tool for managing resistant fungi.

National Estuary Program Reports

A collection of reports about The National Estuary Program

Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Airborne Chemicals

Acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) describe the risk to humans from a once-in-a-life-time, or rare, exposure to airborne chemicals.

Assessing and Managing Chemicals under TSCA

This "umbrella" site provides information on EPA's assessment and management of existing industrial chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

EPA Announces Proposed Registration of New Active Ingredient Isocycloseram

Announcement for the proposed registration of isocycloseram as an active ingredient for pesticides.

Glyphosate

Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that controls broadleaf weeds and grasses and has been in use since the 1970s.

EPA Proposes Registration of the New Fungicide Ipflufenoquin

EPA is taking comments on its proposal to register the new active ingredient ipflufenoquin.

Brownfields in the Pacific Southwest: Vacant to Vibrant, Land Renewal

EPA Region 9, in collaboration the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR), is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative to share exciting historic funding opportunities available to your community – Vacant to Vibrant, Land Renewal.

Help with Chemical Data Reporting: How to Search for Chemicals Subject to Certain TSCA Actions

This document contains instructions on how to identify chemicals that are the subject of certain actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) using the Substance Registry Services (SRS).

List of Partially Exempt Chemicals under Chemical Data Reporting

A list of partially exempt chemicals for which the CDR processing and use information is of "low current interest" at 40 CFR 711.6(b)(2)(iv).

Community Lead Awareness Sessions

This page provides information on how you can reduce your family's risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning.