Learn the Issues
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eCDRweb User Guide–Primary Authorized Official
This document presents the user guide for the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics’ (OPPT) e-CDRweb tool. E-CDRweb is the electronic, web-based tool provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the submission of Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information. This document is the user guide for the Primary Authorized Official (AO) user of the e-CDR web
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Pesticides to Control Bed Bugs
More than 300 pesticide products in seven chemical classes are registered with EPA, meaning EPA has evaluated their safety and effectiveness: pyrethins, pyrethroids, desiccants, biochemicals, pyrroles, neonicotinoids, and insect growth regulators.
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Introduction to Bed Bugs
The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts. EPA and other agencies all consider bed bugs a public health pest, but bed bugs are not known to transmit disease.
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Safety Issues in Controlling Bed Bugs
Prevent pesticide misuse by always following label directions carefully. For example don't use a pesticide indoors that is labeled for outdoor use, prepare treatment area as instructed, and look for an EPA registration number.
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Should I Use a Fogger?
Total release foggers are approved for use against various indoor pests, including bed bugs. Not all are indicated against bed bugs, so check the label. Also note that if the fogged pesticides cannot reach where they are hiding, bed bugs won't be killed.
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Guidance on Disinfectant Products Intended to Treat Drinking Water
Guidance provides a basic overview of FIFRA product registration process and how FIFRA approval relates to the Safe Drinking Water Act, specifically for disinfectant products intended to treat.
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Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting November 1-2, 2017
PPDC Meeting on November 1st & 2nd.
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EPA Makes Paraquat Draft Risk Assessments Available for Public Comment
EPA is taking an important step in its regulatory review of paraquat—an herbicide used in agricultural and commercial settings only.
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TSCA Work Plan for Chemicals Assessments: 2014 Update
This document lists the chemicals on the 2014 TSCA Work Plan.
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Federal Register Notice: Methylene Chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone; Regulation of Certain Uses Under TSCA Section 6(a)
EPA is proposing to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce.
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Public Meeting - Reviewing New Chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act: Science Issues
Presentation materials for the December 14, 2016 Public Meeting - Reviewing New Chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act: Science Issues
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Framework for Conducting Pesticide Drinking Water Assessments for Surface Water
EPA developed this framework to document the long- standing practices that the Office of Pesticide Programs uses to conduct drinking water assessments for conventional pesticides in surface water.
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2022 Expanded HFC Data
Production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are being phased down in the United States in accordance with the AIM Act and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
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2023 Expanded HFC Data
Production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are being phased down in the United States in accordance with the AIM Act and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
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2023 HFC Data Hub
Production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are being phased down in the United States in accordance with the AIM Act and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
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2022 HFC Data Hub
Production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are being phased down in the United States in accordance with the AIM Act and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
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Mining Sector Information
Learn about environmental resources for the mining sector.
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EPA Report on Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Hotline Complaint No. 2021-0188, Regarding Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Minor NSR Permit Program
July 14, 2022, EPA Report on Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Hotline Complaint No. 2021-0188, Regarding Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Minor NSR Permit Program
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Essential Smart Growth Fixes for Communities
These publications offer specific changes local governments could make to their planning and zoning codes to overcome barriers to getting the kind of development their residents and businesses want.
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Sustainable Communities Accelerator Network
Pilot technical assistance program that will create a national peer learning program in support of local leaders implementing plans to prioritize sustainability.