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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

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.

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.

Public Comment Period Open for Glyphosate Draft Risk Assessments

EPA Requests Nominations for Experts to Serve on the July 17-20, 2018 FIFRA SAP Panel on Resistance in Lepidopteran Pests to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Plant Incorporated Protectants

FR Notice requesting nominations of experts to serve FIFRA SAP Panel meeting to consider and review resistance in Lepidopteran Pests to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Plant Incorporated Protectants

EPA and USDA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Help Protect Endangered Species and Support Sustainable Agriculture

EPA) and USDA signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to better align EPA’s strategies for protecting endangered species from pesticides with USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) practices.

EPA Shares National Marine Fisheries Service’s Final Endangered Species Act Biological Opinion for Carbaryl and Methomyl

EPA is sharing the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) final biological opinion for the pesticides carbaryl and methomyl.

ChemSTEER-Chemical Screening Tool for Exposures and Environmental Releases

Models can provide useful exposure estimates. OPPT's models and tools are intended to be used by scientists and engineers familiar with exposure assessment principles.

Comparison of Features Across PRIA 1, 2, 3 & 4

Table lists the key components of each iteration of PRIA.

Verification Testing of Air Pollution Control Technology Quality Management Plan Revision 2.3

The Air Pollution Control Technology Verification Center was established in 1995 as part of the EPA’s Environmental Technology Verification Program to accelerate the development and commercialization of improved environmental technologies’ performance.

2006 IUR Resources

Submission resources for the 2006 IUR Reporting Period

CDR Petitions

Provides links to CDR documents and tools that can be used for CDR reporting

2016 Chemical Data Reporting Resources

Provides links to CDR documents and tools that can be used for CDR reporting

Home Safe Home

how to prevent pests and how to use pesticide inside the home.

Overview of Risk Assessment in the Pesticide Program

This page provides a brief introduction to the Pesticide Program’s risk assessment program and includes links to additional information.

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.

CWA §319 Grant: Current Guidance

Current guidance and reference information for 319 grant program management

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.

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.

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.