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Implementing the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5) - Fiscal Year 2023

PRIA fees sixteenth annual report fiscal year 2023

I want to use a product to kill SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) but it isn’t on List N. Is it effective against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)?

List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. First, make sure that the product isn’t on List N. Learn how by reviewing, " I can’t tell if the product I’m…

Last published: July 28, 2026

Ecological Risk Assessment Process under the Endangered Species Act

This document provides an overview of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ecological risk assessment process for the evaluation of potential risk to endangered and threatened (listed) species from exposure to pesticides.

Can I use common household substances to kill the novel coronavirus?

List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. EPA does not review effectiveness of common household ingredients like vinegar or rubbing alcohol, so EPA cannot verify how well they work…

Last published: July 28, 2026

Radioactive Material From Fertilizer Production

Phosphate rock contains the mineral phosphorus, an ingredient used in some fertilizers to help plants grow strong roots. Phosphate rock contains small amounts of naturally-occurring radionuclides, mostly uranium and radium.

RadTown Radiation Protection Activity 6: Impact of Radiological Emergencies

Radiation emergencies can have long lasting effects. Even though they are rare, radiation protection professionals plan and prepare for these types of emergencies. Learn more about historical radiation emergencies using this free activity.

Use of Radiation in Medicine

Learn more about the different ways radiation is used to diagnose and treat illness. Visit RadTown, the Environmental Protection Agency’s radiation education website to learn more about radiation in the world around us.

Managing and Leveraging Data with the DWSRF

This fact sheet describes DWSRF eligibilities related to data management. It provides several case studies where DWSRF funds were used for data-related activities.

Status of Industry Efforts to Replace Halon Fire Extinguishing Agents

A report on the progress U.S. industry and government are making in employing non-ozone depleting alternatives to halons in the fire protection sector.

Risk Evaluation for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane

EPA designated 1,1,2-trichloroethane as a high priority chemical in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.

Invasive Non-Native Species

This module provides general information on invasive species and their impacts along with links to various sites regarding the control of invasive species.

Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gas Emission Projections & Mitigation

This is a summary report of an economic analysis of global mitigation options of non-CO2 greenhouse gases for 20 economic sectors.

Causal Analysis/Diagnosis Decision Information System (CADDIS)

The Causal Analysis/Diagnosis Decision Information System, or CADDIS, is a website developed to help scientists and engineers in the Regions, States, and Tribes conduct causal assessments in aquatic systems to determine the cause of contamination.

The Importance of Sending Consumers’ Used Lithium-ion Batteries to Electronic Recyclers or Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities

This is the landing page for the report Analysis of Lithium-ion Battery Fires in Waste Management and Recycling

Register for Upcoming Webinar on Reducing Animal Testing

Announcement of August 28, 2024, webinar on new approach methodologies hosted by EPA, PSCI, IIVS and CDPR.

Requesting Access to CBI under TSCA

description of Confidential Business Information under TSCA

Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant and Northrop Grumman Corporation Site (NWIRP) in Bethpage, New York

The combined Northrop Grumman, formerly Grumman Aerospace, (and former Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant Site Facility is situated on 605 acres in the Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York. Approximately 105 of the 605 acres are occupied by the Naval