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EPA Subaward Policy Additional Resources
Frequent questions, training, and other helpful resources to assist EPA grant recipients with effective implementation and management of their subawards are below, and will be added as they become available.
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EPA Extends Comment Period for Neonicotinoid Risk Assessments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the public comment period for recently released neonicotinoid insecticide risk assessments from February 20, 2018, to April 21, 2018.
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TSCA SACC Meeting Minutes and Final Report for June 2019 Meeting on the Draft Risk Evaluation for Pigment Violet 29
Contents of the listserv announcing the TSCA SACC meeting minutes and final report for the June 2019 meeting on the draft risk evaluation for Pigment Violet 29
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Ethaboxam Petition and Response
Petition and Response documents for Ethaboxam
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An Alternatives Assessment for the Flame-Retardant Decabromodiphenyl Ether (DecaBDE)
This report is intended to provide information that will enable the selection of safer alternatives to decaBDE, for a variety of products.
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Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) And Related Compounds
This document addresses the use of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and related compounds (See Appendix 1) in products that may result in consumer and general population exposures, particularly in or around buildings, including homes and schools.
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Chemical Production Data
This fact sheet provides information on existing Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule requirements related to byproducts reporting by persons who manufacture printed circuit boards and may be subject to CDR.
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Introduction to Soil Fumigant Management Plans
Soil fumigant pesticide labels require users to prepare a site-specific fumigation management plan (FMP) before the application begins. EPA has developed templates that outline the elements required by the labels.
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EPA Receives Manufacturer Requests for Risk Evaluations Under TSCA Section 6
Listserv on the first two manufacturer requested risk evaluations under amended TSCA.
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EPA Addresses Ecological Risks Posed by Aminopyralid
EPA is releasing for public comment the proposed interim decision (PID) for aminopyralid, a pyridine herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds and woody brush in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings.
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TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Regulate Formaldehyde in Pressed Wood Products
This petition requests EPA to regulate formaldehyde in pressed wood products.
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Background Documents for Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Chemicals
Background Documents for Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Chemicals
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Preparatory Virtual Meeting of the FIFRA SAP on EPA’s Proposed Guidelines for Efficacy Testing of Certain Flea and Tick Pet Products
Preparatory Virtual Meeting of the FIFRA SAP on EPA’s Proposed Guidelines for Efficacy Testing of Certain Flea and Tick Pet Products
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New Model Helps Calculate Exposure to Food Surface Sanitizers
The Food Contact Sanitizing Solutions Model (FCSSM) was developed to estimate indirect dietary exposure to components of sanitizing solutions used in commercial settings.
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EPA Issues Draft Risk Assessment for Use of Formaldehyde as a Pesticide under FIFRA
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 Proposes to Register New Uses of Pesticide Chlormequat Chloride
The Environmental Protection Agency released new uses of Chlormequat Chloride
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EPA is extending the nomination and public comment periods for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) to receive additional nominees and input on prospective candidates for membership.
EPA is extending the nomination and public comment periods for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) to receive additional nominees and input on prospective candidates for membership.
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EPA Opens Comment Period on Draft Biological Opinion on Malathion
EPA is seeking public comment on the U.S. FWS draft biological opinion for the registration of malathion, an insecticide that is commonly used to control mosquitoes and a variety of insects that attack fruits, vegetables