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Frequent Questions about Disinfectants and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
View all frequent questions about disinfectants and coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Pesticide Safety Tips
Although pesticides can be useful, they also can be dangerous if used carelessly or are not stored properly. Read some tips for safer pest control.
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Interagency Working Group: Public Meeting on Endangered Species Pesticide Issues
Register for the Interagency Working Group Public Meeting on Endangered Species Pesticide Issues taking place Thursday, January 27, 2022.
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Register for the Third and Final TSCA Engineering Initiative Webinar
Register for the Third and Final TSCA Engineering Initiative Webinar
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Upcoming Spanish-Language Webinars: Learn About Reducing Lead Exposure
Upcoming Spanish-Language Webinars: Learn About Reducing Lead Exposure
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Register for Webinar on Reducing Vertebrate Animal Testing
Register for Webinar on Reducing Vertebrate Animal Testing
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The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Implementation Activities
The new law includes much needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.
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Spot-On Enhanced Reporting Pilot Presentation
EPA presented a webinar on the pilot program for enhanced incident reporting for spot-on flea and tick products. This presentation will help you learn more about this program.
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Toxicity Tests for Human Health Assessments for Pesticides
EPA requires certain toxicity tests before registering a pesticide product. Find out more about this testing.
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CRP - VD Tube & Closure - Unit Non-Reclosable Packaging Rigid
This is a unit-dose non-reclosable rigid package. The package consists of a tube and a closure that is permanently attached to the tube neck. The package is opened by pushing down on the closure and simultaneously turning it counterclockwise.
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National Poison Prevention Week – EPA Urges Public to Keep All Pesticides in Original Containers to Prevent Accidental Poisoning
Poison Control Centers have reported cases of accidental poisonings from ingestion of chemicals stored in soda and juice bottles and cans, coffee cups, baby bottles and various other beverage containers. Keep pesticides in their original containers.
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EPA Hosting Webinars on Assessing Risks to Bees from Pesticides
EPA will be hosting webinars on assessing risks to bees July 21 and 28
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EPA to Host June 21, 2018, Webinar on Strategy to Ensure Effectiveness of Hospital Disinfectants
EPA will host a listening session via webinar to seek stakeholders' input on the development of a risk-based product testing strategy to ensure continued effectiveness of hospital disinfectant products on June 21, 2018
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EPA Proposes Registration of New Nematicide Active Ingredient
EPA is taking comments on its proposal to register the new pesticide active ingredient fluazaindolizine for agricultural use.
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Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety
Teaches consumers how to control pests, choose, use, store, and dispose pesticides safely, reduce exposure when others use pesticides, prevent pesticide poisoning, handle an emergency, and how to choose a pest control company.
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EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
EPA Registers approval for long term uses of Sulfoxaflor
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EPA Hosts Webinar on Electronic Gold Seal Letter Process for Exporting Pesticides
EPA is hosting a webinar geared towards pesticide registrants on June 14, 2021, at 1:00 PM EST, to provide a walkthrough of the Pesticide Submission Portal
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Final Rule on Regulation of Methylene Chloride in Paint and Coating Removal for Consumer Use
Final Rule on Regulation of Methylene Chloride in Paint and Coating Removal for Consumer Use
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Miscellaneous: Is Moss Landing a Superfund site?
Return to: Frequently Asked Questions No. "Superfund Site" typically refers to a long term, complex cleanup, (i.e. decades). The Moss Landing response is a short-term action referred to as a "Time Critical Removal Action" to address the potential threat from the impacted batteries to human health and the environment.
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Ongoing Work: How will you prevent the contamination from moving off site when it rains?
Return to: Frequently Asked Questions The site has a pre-existing drainage and stormwater system. The system collects any water that falls on the Moss Landing 300 building and the surrounding area. Additionally, Vistra built a paved surface for their battery handling area, which drains to a lined water collection area…