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Final National Level Listed Species Biological Evaluation for Carbaryl

EPA has drafted Biological Evaluations (BEs) for two additional pilot chemicals: carbaryl, and methomyl. The draft BEs are based on interim methods developed in conjunction with FWS, NMFS and USDA in response to the National Academy of Science report.

Excess Nitrogen in the U.S. Environment: Trends, Risks, and Solutions

The module provides a link to an article that is part of a series of articles in Issues in Ecology. This article focuses on the major sources of nitrogen, impacts and potential mitigation options.

Ecosystem Services: Benefits Supplied to Human Societies by Natural Ecosystems

The module provides a link to an article that is part of a series of articles in Issues in Ecology. This article discusses the many services an ecosystem provides in order to sustain and fulfill human needs.

Effects of Aquaculture on World Fish Supplies

The module provides a link to an article that is part of a series of articles in Issues in Ecology. This article focuses on the effects aquaculture is having on world fish supplies.

Applying Ecological Principles to Management of the U.S. National Forests

The module provides a link to an article that is part of a series of articles in Issues in Ecology. This article discusses the need to design forest management policies for the future.

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EPA Opens Public Comment Period on Proposal to Register a New Mosquito Repellent Product

EPA is accepting public comments on its proposal to register the first outdoor product containing the insecticide transfluthrin.

Tools for Source Water Protection Webcast

Learn more about tools for source water protection during our March 21st webcast.

Compliance Advisory on Community Water System Compliance

This advisory to improve drinking water quality and reduce potential impacts to the public’s health, EPA and its partners in states, tribes, and territories are focusing increased attention on public water systems that serve the same people year-round.

CBI Notice for Information Collected During EPA Inspections or Other Compliance Monitoring

Notice that gives you the opportunity to request confidential treatment of your business information in order to ensure that EPA properly handles your business’ CBI claims.

EPA Releases Summary of Dicamba-Related Incident Reports from the 2021 Growing Season

as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to transparency and scientific integrity, the Agency is providing a summary of dicamba-related incident reports from the 2021 growing season.

Lead Designations - Pala Band of Mission Indians Tribal Recommendations and EPA Responses

Lead Designations - 2008 Standards. Pala Band of Mission Indians Tribal Recommendations and EPA Responses, Round 1 and 2

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards - Morongo Band of Mission Indians

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards. Morongo Band of Mission Indians Recommendations and EPA Responses

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards - Utah State Recommendations and EPA Response

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards. Utah State Recommendations and EPA Responses

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards - Gila River Indian Community

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards. Gila River Indian Community Recommendations and EPA Responses

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards - Ute Indian Tribe

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards. Ute Indian Tribe Recommendations and EPA Responses

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards - Pechanga Indian Reservation

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards. Pechanga Indian Reservation Recommendations and EPA Responses

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards - Louisiana State Recommendations and EPA Response

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards. Louisiana State Recommendations and EPA Responses

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards - Alaska State Recommendations and EPA Response

Ozone Designations - 2015 Standards. Alaska State Recommendations and EPA Responses

EPA Approves Experimental Use Permit to Test Innovative Biopesticide Tool to Better Protect Public Health

(EPA) has granted an experimental use permit (EUP) to Oxitec Ltd. to field test the use of genetically engineered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes as a way to reduce mosquito populations to protect public health from mosquito-borne illnesses.