Learn the Issues
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Support Documents for Fluoride Chemicals in Drinking Water Section 21 Petition
Documents supporting the Section 21 petition submitted by Fluoride Action Network.
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Is there still asbestos in automobile brakes?
It is possible that some aftermarket brakes, especially imported brakes, may still contain asbestos. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of Buildings that Contain Asbestos Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos Asbestos Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation
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EPA Celebrates National Pollinator Week
EPA has renewed its MOU between EPA and the Pollinator Partnership, as part of its ongoing work to protect pollinator habitats.
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EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluation Documents for Two Phthalates for Public Comment and Peer Review
On May 17, 2024, EPA released the draft risk evaluation documents for DIDP and DINP for public comment and peer review.
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Controlling Rodents and Regulating Rodenticides
Information about rat and mouse infestations, the safe use of rodent poison products, and EPA's efforts to reduce risks from these pesticides to children, pets, wildlife, and applicators.
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EPA Accepting Public Comments on Nominees for the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel
EPA is accepting public comments on nominations for membership on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP).
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Fluridone Petition and Response
FIFRA exclusive use provisions for minor use registrations provide incentives to pesticide companies to register minor uses of pesticides. View petitions for exclusive use periods or extensions and EPA responses.
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EPA Collaboration with Australia
EPA’s current cooperation with Australia primarily focuses on water cooperation and sharing of lessons learned in areas of key environmental concern.
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Conflict Resolution in Public Participation
Conflict Resolution information as it pertains to public participation
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Microirrigation
Microirrigation is a low-pressure, low-flow-rate form of irrigation that can reduce the likelihood of overwatering a landscape. Microirrigation systems use 20 to 50 percent less water than conventional sprinkler systems.
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Collaboration with Mexico to Reduce Emissions from Ships
Working with EPA, the Mexican government has been actively exploring international actions to reduce air pollution from ships near local communities.
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Public Participation Guide: Tools to Generate and Obtain Public Input
Tools to generate public input are techniques that you can use to obtain public input to the decision process.
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Transboundary Air Pollution
Because air pollution does not stop at national borders, many countries are both sources and receptors for transboundary air pollution.
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Overview of the Award Document and Terms and Conditions
The Assistance Agreement Award Document is a legally binding agreement between EPA and the recipient organization. There are three types of terms and conditions: Administrative, Programmatic, and High Risk.
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Cleaning Up Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
While accurate data on the amount of e-waste being exported from the U.S. are not available, the United States government is concerned that these exports are being mismanaged abroad, causing serious public health and environmental hazards.
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EPA Funding Instruments and Authorities
Key historical information to enhance your knowledge courtesy of the EPA Grants desktop resource tool at the Office of Grants and Debarment. This useful tool will provided information about userful key terms.
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EPA Collaboration with Vietnam
Vietnam, one of Asia’s emerging economies, is an important environmental partner for EPA in Asia. EPA’s current cooperation with Vietnam primarily focuses on dioxin remediation and technical assistance to reduce methane emissions.
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Export Promotion at EPA
EPA is utilizing our expertise to protect the environment and improve our economy by promoting the export of U.S. environmental solutions.
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EPA Region 10 enforcement cases January-March 2025
Enforcement actions the EPA’s Region 10 office completed in the first quarter of calendar year 2025.
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Public Participation Guide: Study Circles
Study Circles are voluntary groups of 8-15 people who meet three to six times to explore a subject or issue.