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Risk Management for Bisphenol A (BPA)

Fact sheet on Benzidine Dyes.

Highlights of Key Provisions in the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act

The new law includes much needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.

Permethrin, Resmethrin, d-Phenothrin (Sumithrin®): Synthetic Pyrethroids For Mosquito Control

Information about the pesticides registered for controlling adult mosquitoes.

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.

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.

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.

Protect Your Home's Water

This page informs private drinking water well owners of the importance of testing, post-flood actions, and preventative measures to ensure well water quality.

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.

Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 6-13-2023

Newsletter June 13 for East Palestine Train Derailment Response

Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 5-23-2023

May 23 Newsletter for East Palestine Train Derailment Response

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.

Sulfoxaflor

EPA has registered sulfoxaflor after reevaluating the data. Sulfoxaflor will now have fewer uses and additional requirements that will protect bees.

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.

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.

Sulfuryl Fluoride Clearance Devices

Sulfuryl fluoride is a structural and commodity fumigant used to control a wide variety of pests, including termites, powder post beetles, old house borers, bedbugs, carpet beetles, clothes moths and cockroaches as well as rats and mice

EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for DCHP, Draft Cumulative Risk Analysis for Phthalates, and Draft Hazard Technical Support Documents for DIBP, DBP, DEHP, and BBP

EPA has released its draft risk evaluation for DCHP, draft technical support documents for the phthalates DIBP, DBP, DEHP, and BBP, and draft technical support document for cumulative risk for DCHP, DIBP, DBP, DEHP, BBP, and DINP for public comment.