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February 2024 TSCA PFAS Workshop
On February 13-15, 2024, EPA held a workshop with representatives from stakeholder organizations to obtain stakeholder input on issues related to the National PFAS Testing Strategy, associated TSCA PFAS orders, testing challenges, and PFAS alternatives.
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Materials for PV29 Risk Evaluation and Risk Management Webinar
Meeting materials for public webinar on PV29 - February 23, 2021
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EPA's Non-CBI Summary Tables for 2015 Company Progress Reports (Final Progress Reports)
EPA's non-CBI summary tables of final progress reports submitted by companies participating in the 2010/2015 PFOA Stewardship Program.
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Web-distributed Labeling for Pesticides
Web-distributed labeling will allow pesticide applicators to download streamlined labeling, including instructions for the state in which an application will be made and the use site.
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How to Apply for Applicator Certification under the EPA Plan
This page provides information to help interested persons apply for certification to apply restricted use pesticides in Indian Country, under the federal plan.
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About the 2023 EPA Plan to Certify Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
Restricted use pesticides (RUPs) require special care to avoid harming human health or the environment. They can only be sold to or used by certified applicators. The EPA Plan applies to certified applicators who intend to apply RUPs in Indian Country.
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Permethrin, Resmethrin, d-Phenothrin (Sumithrin®): Synthetic Pyrethroids For Mosquito Control
Information about the pesticides registered for controlling adult mosquitoes.
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Controlling Mosquitoes at the Larval Stage
Larvicides target larvae in the breeding habitat before they can mature into adult mosquitoes and disperse. Larvicide treatment of breeding habitats help reduce the adult mosquito population in nearby areas.
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Best Practices for Training Providers
Detailed information on best practices for training providers accredited by EPA to deliver certification courses for lead-based paint activities and RRP programs.
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List of Pests of Significant Public Health Importance
This list is derived in large part from review of the pesticide/pest combinations for which efficacy (product performance) data are submitted and reviewed before registration. Pests that spread disease include cockroaches, lice, mosquitoes, and rodents.
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Repellent-Treated Clothing
EPA regulates the pesticide permethrin to pre-treat clothing. We evaluate the safety and effectiveness of such insecticide uses, by exposure scenarios and risk assessment. Read and follow the label directions for use of permethrin-treated clothing.
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Sulfoxaflor
EPA has registered sulfoxaflor after reevaluating the data. Sulfoxaflor will now have fewer uses and additional requirements that will protect bees.
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Affirmative Employment, Analysis, and Accountability
The Office of Civil Rights Affirmative Employment Initiatives, Programs and areas of responsibility for promoting diversity at EPA
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EFAB Report: Municipal Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
Discusses the challenges and steps leading up to EE retrofits; describes financing mechanisms; references several reports that provide more in-depth analysis; and lists financial resources available to support municipalities’ efforts in energy efficiency
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Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) Meeting Materials - October 14-15, 2020
Materials for EFAB meeting.
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Emerging Viral Pathogen Guidance and Status for Antimicrobial Pesticides
The guidance outlines a voluntary, two stage process involving product label amendments and modified terms of registration and applies only to emerging viruses.
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Extreme Heat
Ways to prepare for or respond to extreme heat and related health or environmental problems.
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Green Power Leadership Award Event
EPA's Green Power Leadership Awards recognize the leading actions of organizations, programs, suppliers, and individuals that significantly advance the development of green power sources.
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EPA Marks Major Milestone with Partial Deletion of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center from Superfund National Priorities List
EPA News Release: EPA Marks Major Milestone with Partial Deletion of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center from Superfund National Priorities List
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GPP Webinar: Learn from the Best! 2022 Green Power Leadership Awardees
Webinar announcement on US City & Corporate Clean Energy Procurement and Its Role in Achieving the Paris Agreement’s Goals