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Construction General Permit Inspector Training

We Can Do Big Things

This page talks about the future of transportation.

EPA Actions on Tribal Water Quality Standards and Contacts

List of EPA approvals for tribes to administer a water quality standards (WQS) program, and EPA’s approvals of those tribes’ WQS.

Reporting Unintended Exposure and Harm from Pesticides (Incidents)

Pesticides incidents must be reported by pesticide registrants. Others, such as members of the public and environmental professionals, would like to report pesticide incidents. This website will facilitate such incident reporting.

EPA Posts for Public Comment Examination of Microcosm/Mesocosm Studies for Evaluating the Effects of Atrazine on Aquatic Plant Communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the white paper Examination of Microcosm/Mesocosm Studies for Evaluating the Effects of Atrazine on Aquatic Plant Communities.

Safe Disposal of Pesticides

Learn how to safely dispose of pesticides.

Head Start Staff: What You Need to Know About Pesticide Poisoning

This fact sheet provides tips on preventing poisoning, especially in home, school or daycare settings. It was developed for Head Start staff but can be used in any setting.

Help! It's a Roach: Activities for Kids

Learn about cockroaches and ways to control them with our interactive game and using an activity book.

EPA Registers New Mosquito Repellent Product

EPA is registering a new mosquito repellent product. The product, known as AM 601 Pod, is a wax pod containing dissolved transfluthrin, an insecticide active ingredient.

EPA Requests Applications for $10 Million National Pesticide Information Center Agreement

EPA is accepting applications from eligible organizations to support NPIC, providing the public with objective, science-based information on pesticide-related subjects through a website, toll-free telephone service, and outreach.

EPA Releases Final Biological Evaluation for Effects of Inpyrfluxam on Endangered Species

EPA has released its final biological evaluation (BE) and its response to comments received on the draft BE for the potential effects of inpyrfluxam on federally listed endangered and threatened species and designated critical habitats.

Project LEAF Documents

Project LEAF has a goal of educating farmworkers about how to reduce pesticide exposure to their families from pesticide residues they may be inadvertently taking home on their clothing, etc. Find outreach materials.

EPA Shares New Resources to Help Increase Awareness of Lead-Safe Work Practices and Reduce Lead Exposure During Home Renovation Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Renovate Lead-Safe Media Kit to prevent lead exposure when performing and promoting renovation, repair and painting (RRP) projects on homes built before 1978.

EPA Announces Accomplishments of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act for the First-Half of 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the Agency's Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. (PRIA)

Bed Bug Prevention, Detection and Control

Tips in this brochure include inspecting and cleaning second-hand furniture, inspection and prevention in hotel rooms, recognizing bites, integrated pest management, safe pesticide use, signs of infestation, and using mattress and box spring encasements.

Economic Impact Analyses for Air Pollution Regulations

ECAS web page for Economic Impact Analyses

Environmental Protection in Indian Country

EPA's efforts to protect human health and the environment of federally recognized Indian tribes by supporting implementation of federal environmental laws consistent with the federal trust responsibility, and the government-to-government relationship.