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Federal Register Notice: Chemical Data Reporting; 2016 Submission Period Extension

EPA is amending the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) regulations by extending the submission deadline for 2016 reports from September 30, 2016 to October 31, 2016.

e-CDRweb 2016: EPA Overview and Demonstration

Powerpoint presentation of the 2016 CDR Reporting Application Webinar.

Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Basic Information

EPA collects information on the types and quantities of chemicals produced in the U.S under the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) requirements. This fact sheet outlines key information about CDR, including what data are collected and how the data are used.

Lawn and Garden

The most effective strategy for controlling pests in your lawn and garden may be to combine methods in an approach known as Integrated Pest Management. See videos and find tips for implementing IPM at your residence.

EPA Releases Updated Occupational Pesticide Handler and Post-application Exposure Calculators

Update to Occupational Pesticide Handler Exposure Calculator and Occupational Pesticide Post-application Exposure Calculator with the latest available data and sources to provide the agency with more efficiency in completing risk assessments.

Determining the Chemical Substances Subject to the CDR Rule

These Frequent Questions (FQs) are intended to clarify the reporting requirements for Chemical Data Reporting for the 2016 reporting period.

EPA Proposes Registration of a Product Containing Bacillus subtilis strain 3, Bacillus subtilis strain 281, and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain 298, New Microbial Active Ingredients 

EPA is proposing to register one biopesticide product containing three new microbial active ingredients: Bacillus subtilis strain 3, Bacillus subtilis strain 281, and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain 298.

EPA Seeking Public Comment on Petition Related to Seresto Pet Collars

EPA work to address concerns raised about pet collars, the agency is asking for public comment on a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity requesting that the agency cancel the registration of insecticide product PNR1427, more commonly known by

Information about July 17-20 FIFRA SAP Meeting on Resistance and Bt, Request for Comments on Experts for the Meeting, and June 5 Webcast on the Meeting Charge

EPA published a Federal Register notice announcing the location of the July 17-20, 2018, in-person meeting of the FIFRA SAP to consider and review BT Plants

Background on Development of Harmonized Product Chemistry Templates

During a US/Canada product chemistry workshop held in November 2011, EPA and PMRA noticed harmonization on many, but not all, data/guideline requirements for product-specific data.

EPA Extends Comment Period for Draft Label Revisions on Respirators

Extending Comment Period for Draft Label Revisions on Respirators, Bring the respirator descriptions on pesticide labels into conformance with the current National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) respirator language

Guidance on Placement of First Aid Statements on Pesticide Labels

EPA’s priority is the safe use of pesticide products, while ensuring that registrant requirements remain reasonable. Guidance on Placement of First Aid Statements on Pesticide Labels

EPA Extends Comment Period for the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Biological Opinion on Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, and Malathion

EPA is extending the public comment period on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Biological Opinion on chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion

EPA to Host July 26 Technical Webinar for Registrants of Pet Spot-on Products on Using New Standardized Templates for Enhanced Incident Reporting

EPA is hoasting a technical webinar on July 26 to for registrants to ask questions on how to use the new standard templates that can be used by registrants of pet spot-on.