Learn the Issues
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EPA Issues Final Rule to Reduce Regulatory Burden for Manufacturers of Certain Microorganisms
EPA finalized a rule to add two strains of microorganisms to the list of microorganisms eligible for an exemption from certain reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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Guía para patógenos virales emergentes y estado de los pesticidas antimicrobianos
El Instituto Nacional de Alergias y Enfermedades Infecciosas define a los “agentes patógenos o enfermedades infecciosas emergentes” como aquellos que “aparecieron recientemente en una población o que existían
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Rebroadcast of Public Symposium on Regulation of Plant-Incorporated Protectants – Register for November 18, 2016, Webinar
n September 2016, EPA held a public symposium on data that support registration of plant incorporated protectants (PIPs).
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What You Can Do to Protect Honey Bees and Other Pollinators
Growers, consumers, and advocates can report bee kills, learn about best management practices, and reduce dust from treated seed. Governments can participate in workgroups. Pesticide manufacturers can learn about pesticide review.
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Desinfectantes para patógenos virales emergentes (EVP, por sus siglas en inglés): Lista Q
Productos con especificaciones para agentes patógenos virales emergentes
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EPA Releases Four Neonicotinoid Risk Assessments for Public Comment
The updated imidacloprid assessment looks at potential risks to aquatic species, and identifies some risks for aquatic insects.
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Now Available – Final Test Guidelines for Ecological Effects
EPA's “Guidelines for Aquatic and Sediment-Dwelling Fauna, Aquatic Microcosm and Field Testing” are part of a series of test guidelines established by EPA for use in testing pesticides and other chemical substances.
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EPA Draft Malathion Human Health Assessment Available
EPA is making the draft malathion human health risk assessment available. For this draft risk assessment, EPA considered exposures from all sources, including food, drinking water, and insect sprays.
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Pesticides Registered Based on Minor Use Joint Reviews
Pesticides registered as a result of the minor use joint review and active and completed workshare projects.
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EPA Announces Electronic Process for Submitting Foreign Purchaser Acknowledgement Statements
EPA is now accepting official Foreign Purchaser Acknowledgement Statements (FPAS) and FPAS annual summaries through the Pesticide Submission Portal.
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DEET
DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is the active ingredient in many insect repellent products. It is widely used to repel biting pests such as mosquitoes and ticks. Formulations registered for direct skin application contain 4% to 100% DEET.
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EPA Releases More User-friendly Calculator for Estimating Pesticide Concentrations in Water
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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Using Repellent Products to Protect against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral illness that can cause serious health effects.Find out about using insect repellents to protect against dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
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Agenda for the September 7, 2017 Webinar "Use Information for PBT Chemicals under TSCA Section 6(h)"
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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EPA News and Events for Maryland
News and events from EPA for Maryland as clickable markers shown on a map of the state.
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Plastic Pollution in the Mississippi River – Regional Cooperation for a Transboundary Problem
Article about plastic pollution in the Mississippi River
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Sewer Connection Solves Mobile Homes Health Threats
Three mobile home communities in Dover, Delaware, now have a sewer line financed through EPA after their failing septic systems had triggered public health concerns and state enforcement action.
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Evaluation of the Tribal General Assistance Program
Results of the evaluation of the American Indian Environmental Office's General Assistance Program (GAP) and recommendations for improving the program in the future.
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HFC Allowances
The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act was enacted by Congress on December 27, 2020. The AIM Act directs the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the environmental impact of HFCs.
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Popular Resources for Maryland
Popular resources for Maryland from EPA.