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Scientific Advisory Panel to Meet on Cancer Potential of Glyphosate (rescheduled meeting)
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) has been rescheduled and will meet December 13-16, 2016 on the cancer potential of glyphosate
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EPA Grants Extension of Experimental Use Permit for ‘Wolbachia Mosquito’
EPA has approved and expanded an existing experimental use permit (EUP) for Wolbachia pipientis-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
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Federal Interagency Working Group to Hold Public Meeting on Endangered Species Pesticide Issues
IWG is holding a public listening session on January 27, 2022, to hear stakeholder perspectives on improving the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7 consultation process for federal pesticide decisions.
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EPA Awards Oregon State University with the National Pesticide Information Center Cooperative Agreement
EPA has awarded a cooperative agreement to Oregon State University (OSU) to support the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC).
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Nominations to the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Open until April 21, 2017
Nominations to the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Open until April 21, 2017
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EPA Issues Advisory on Disinfectants Making False and Misleading COVID-19 Claims
This week, EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance released a compliance advisory on products claiming to kill SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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EPA Proposes Registration of Picarbutrazox, a New Fungicide Active Ingredient
EPA is proposing to register the new active ingredient picarbutrazox, which represents a new tool for managing resistant fungi.
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New EPA Guidance for Testing Pesticides Will Reduce Animal Testing
EPA is issuing guidance for requesting waivers of acute dermal toxicity testing requirements for pesticide formulations, which will lead to fewer animal tests for acute dermal toxicity for pesticides.
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Reporting Unintended Exposure and Harm from Pesticides (Incidents)
Pesticides incidents must be reported by pesticide registrants. Others, such as members of the public and environmental professionals, would like to report pesticide incidents. This website will facilitate such incident reporting.
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EPA Halts Acceptance of Data for Pesticide Registration from a Non-compliant Laboratory
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessments and Proposes Mitigation for Residential Fumigation Using Sulfuryl Fluoride
EPA is taking the next step in the registration review process for the pesticide sulfuryl fluoride by releasing draft risk assessments for public comment.
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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.
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e-CDRweb 2016: EPA Overview and Demonstration
Powerpoint presentation of the 2016 CDR Reporting Application Webinar.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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