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EPA Shares Fish and Wildlife Service’s Draft Biological Opinions for Atrazine and Simazine for Public Comment

News story announcing EPA is releasing and seeking public comment on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s draft biological opinions for the pesticides atrazine and simazine.

eCDRweb User Guide–Primary Support

This document presents the user guide for the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics’ (OPPT) e-CDR web tool. E-CDRweb is the electronic, web-based tool provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the submission of Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information. This document is the user guide for the Primary Support user of the e-CDRweb tool.

Bt Corn (Lepidoptera) Resistance Monitoring Studies Submitted to EPA

Bt corn registrants are required to submit annual resistance monitoring reports for the certain lepidopteran target pests. View the report.

Corn Rootworm Resistance Monitoring Studies Submitted to EPA

Bt corn registrants are required to submit annual resistance monitoring reports for corn rootworm (CRW). View the list of reports.

EPA Releases Updated 2022 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Data

Preventing Heat Stress in Agriculture

Train workers and supervisors in how to control heat stress and to recognize symptoms of heat illness.

EPA Clarifies Placement of Required First Aid Statements on Pesticide Product Labels

Pesticides’ Impact on Antibacterial and Antifungal Drug Efficacy

The impact of pesticides on antibacterial and antifungal drug efficacy

EPA Approves Strengthened Pesticide Safety Plans for Certifying Applicators

The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.

EPA Responds to Petition and Releases Revised Human Health Risk Assessment for Tetrachlorvinphos

On Friday, October 7, 2022 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued finalized guidance and test methods for registering antimicrobial products with residual efficacy against viruses and bacteria.

EPA Requires Cancellation of Pentachlorophenol to Protect Human Health

The EPA issued a final registration review decision requiring the cancellation of pentachlorophenol, a wood preservative used primarily on utility poles. During the registration review process.

EPA Registers New Herbicide Active Ingredient Glufosinate-P

EPA has appointed a new chair and two new members and reappointed two current members to serve on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP).

EPA Holds Virtual Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting in May

The EPA will hold a PPDC virtual on label standardization May 25-26, 2022

EPA Continues Work to Reduce Chlorpyrifos Exposure

EPA is issuing a notice of intent to cancel (NOIC) three products containing the pesticide chlorpyrifos and is publishing a notice of receipt of voluntary requests submitted by some chlorpyrifos registrants.

Upcoming Environmental Modeling Public Meeting

The Environmental Protection Agency held an Environmental Modeling Public Meeting (EMPM) to discuss issues relating pesticide fate, transport and exposure

EPA Issues Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Public Comment to Seek Additional Information on Use of Pesticide Treated Seed and Paint

EPA issued a notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Public Comment to Seek Additional Information on Use of Pesticide Treated Seed and Paint