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Cesspools in Hawaii

Cesspools are more widely used in Hawaii than in any other state in the country. EPA Region 9 is responsible for implementing the regulations in Hawaii and works with the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) to ensure effective implementation.

EPA in South Dakota

Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in South Dakota and SD environmental conditions.

EPA in North Dakota

Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in North Dakota and ND environmental conditions.

E-Enterprise Projects

E-Enterprise Projects that are available now

Final Risk Evaluation for Methylene Chloride

Materials supporting and explaining initial risk determination for methylene chloride.

TSCA Statement of Interpretation and Enforcement Policy; Notification of Substantial Risk

This action states EPA's interpretation of, and enforcement policy concerning, section 8(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

EPA Celebrates 60 Years of the IR-4 Project

The Environmental Protection Agency celebrates the 60ts year of the IR-4 project.

Pesticide Container and Containment Regulations At A Glance

These tables provide an outline of many of the requirements of the regulations “Standards for Pesticide Containers and Containment.”

Read the Label First: Protect Your Pets

Learn about the importance of reading pet products labels before purchasing and using any product to insure the safety of your pets. Find tips for ways to reduce the changes of pets accessing potentially dangerous products.

Following Review of Available Data and Public Comments, EPA Expands and Extends Testing of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes to Reduce Mosquito Populations

EPA has approved an experimental use permit (EUP) amendment for Oxitec Ltd. that expands and extends the testing of genetically engineered Aedes aegypti (OX5034) mosquitoes to reduce mosquito populations.

EPA Launches New Electronic Confidential Statement of Formula Application

EPA is launching an electronic Confidential Statement of Formula application (eCSF builder) to support pesticide registration applications.

EPA Stops Use of 12 PFAS in Pesticide Products

Today, to better protect human health and the environment from PFAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the removal of 12 chemicals from the current list of non-food inert ingredients approved for use in pesticide products.

EPA Approves Requested Labeling Amendments that Further Restrict the Use of Over-the-Top Dicamba in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and South Dakota

EPA has Approved Requested Labeling Amendments for Over-the-Top Dicamba in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and South Dakota.

Clostridium difficile – Guidance and Methods for Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing

public comment of two proposed test methods and associated testing guidance for evaluating the effectiveness of antimicrobial pesticides against Clostridium difficile (C. diff)

EPA Registers Air Sanitizer for Residential and Commercial Use Against Influenza and Coronavirus

EPA registered Lysol Air Sanitizer, a new pesticide product that can be used in the air against bacteria and viruses such as influenza and coronaviruses.

Natural Radionuclides in Private Wells

Private wells are usually not regulated or inspected for radionuclides. Some states regulate private wells. Well owners are responsible for making sure their drinking water is safe to drink and should test their wells for radionuclides every three years.

FIFRA SAP Meeting on “Evaluation of a Proposed Approach to Refine the Inhalation Risk Assessment for Point of Contact Toxicity: A Case Study Using a New Approach Methodology (NAM).” Request for Nominations and Notice of Public Meeting

EPA is seeking nominations for expert ad hoc members of the FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel to evaluate a proposed approach to refine an inhalation risk assessments for point of contact toxicity.