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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.

Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire Response: Response Timeline

Updates on EPA's response to the Moss Landing Vistra Battery fire.

Underground Injection Control in Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, MP, GU)

Underground injection control (UIC) information specific to EPA's Pacific Southwest, Region 9, including: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Island Territories, and 148 tribal nations.

Hawai'i Cesspool Administrative Orders

EPA Region 9 has entered into Consent Agreements with a number of public agencies and private entities to address violations of the large capacity cesspool requirements in Hawai'i.

Proposed Settlement of Safe Drinking Water Act Administrative Penalty: I. Kitagawa and Company, Limited

Consent Agreement and Proposed Final Order in the Matter of I. Kitagawa and Company, Limited. Docket No. SDWA-09-2026-0084

Comments Due Date: August 4, 2026
Geographic Locations: Southwest, Hawaii

Cord Wood and Crib Wood Testing

the differences between testing cord wood and crib wood for emissions limits

Fireplace and Retrofit Device Hang Tags

Information and explanation of the Phase 2 Fireplace and retrofit device hang tag for EPA's voluntary fireplace program

Northeast Minnesota's Project Stove Swap

Summary of the Northeast Minnesota's Project Stove Swap

Hoonah Indian Association Community Project

Summary of the Hoonah Indian Association Community Indoor Air Assessment and Wood Stove Repair, Changeout, and Education Project

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

To provide regulatory information to the regulated community (those using, storing, or disposing of PCBs), and to provide risk/background information to those researching PCBs and/or concerned about potential exposure to PCBs.

Recycling Economic Information (REI) Report

Each year EPA produces a report called Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: Facts and Figures. It includes information on municipal solid waste (MSW) generation, recycling, and disposal.

La EPA anuncia 2 millones de dólares en subvenciones para brownfields a fin de impulsar la economía de Puerto Rico y limpiar comunidades

NUEVA YORK - Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA) ha anunciado $2 millones en Subvenciones Multipropósito, de Evaluación y Limpieza (MAC) de brownfields para acelerar la limpieza de propiedades contaminadas en todo Puerto Rico. Con esto

Release Date: June 24, 2026