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Call on TSCA Fees for EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations

EPA will host a call on the recently announced plan to reduce burden for certain stakeholders subject to TSCA Fees Rule requirements for EPA-initiated risk evaluations

EPA Announces Grant Opportunity for Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance

EPA seeks grant applications from states and federally-recognized tribes to promote pollution prevention (P2) in businesses

Fact Sheet: Reporting After Changes to Company Ownership or Legal Identity

This fact sheet provides information for persons who may be subject to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule about issues related to changes to company ownership or legal identity which may affect reporting for 2016.

Interpreting the 2016 CDR Data

EPA summarized key information from the 2012 Chemical Data Reporting effort.

Public Participation Process for Registration Actions

Describes the process for registration actions which provides the opportunity for the public to comment on major registration decisions at a point in the registration process when comprehensive information and analysis are available.

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Requests Information on the Regulation of Biotechnology

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Requests Information on the Regulation of Biotechnology has announced announced an information request to identify regulatory ambiguities and gaps in the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biote

Strategic Vision for Adopting New Approach Methodologies - Replacement Strategies

EPA’s goals is to replace complex laboratory animal studies with new approach methodologies (NAMs) while maintaining the scientific defensibility of pesticide assessments

Strategic Vision for Adopting New Approach Methodologies - Metrics

directive to prioritize efforts to reduce animal testing, which included the goals of reducing mammal study requests and funding 30 percent by 2025 and eliminating them by 2035

Runs Better Unleaded Poster

Post on preventing childhood lead poisoning.

Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs) Fact Sheet

Questions and answers on Nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs).

About Lice and Their Control

Head lice are tiny parasites that attach to human head hair and feed on blood through the skin. Learn about the life cycle, health concerns and control of lice.

Tools and Strategies for Pollinator Protection

This page describes some pollinator protection strategies used at the local, state, and federal level to preserve pollinators and their habitats.

ECM for Metamitron & Desaminometamitron in Water - MRID 51173633

Environmental Chemistry Methods for Metamitron & Desaminometamitron in Water - MRID 51173633

EPA, FDA, and USDA Release Tool to Help Biotechnology Developers Navigate Regulatory Landscape

EPA has appointed a new chair and two new members and reappointed two current members to serve on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP).

EPA Hosts Webinars on Final Rule Related to Use of Plant-Incorporated Protectants

posting OPP Update on PIPs webinars

Letter Inviting Participation in the PFOA Stewardship Program

Letter inviting stakeholders to commit to a global stewardship program whose goal is to work toward essentially eliminating emissions and product content levels of PFOA and related chemicals.

EPA Letter Denying TSCA Section 21 Petition

Letter denying TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Regulate Anthropogenic Emissions Carbon Dioxide.

Webinars about Integrated Pest Management

EPA is sponsoring a webinar series on IPM in Schools topics. Find out about past and upcoming webinars.

January 2024 TSCA Fragrance Technical Expert Meeting

EPA’s New Chemicals Program hosted meetings in January 2024, to seek input on determining dermal sensitization potency of fragrances, evaluating chronic aquatic toxicity of fragrances and understanding the biodegradation of fragrances under TSCA.

Update on the Status of TSCA Risk Management Rule for TCE

EPA is providing an update on the effective date of the Toxic Substances Control Act final risk management rule for trichloroethylene (TCE).