Learn the Issues
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Fact Sheet: 2010/2015 PFOA Stewardship Program
EPA's existing chemicals programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and/or characterization, and risk management for chemicals substances in commercial use.
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Highlights of Key Provisions in the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
The new law includes much needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.
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Risk Management for Bisphenol A (BPA)
Fact sheet on Benzidine Dyes.
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Long-Chain Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) Action Plan
This Action Plan is based on EPA’s initial review of readily available use, exposure, and hazard information on PFCs. EPA considered which of the various authorities provided under TSCA and other statutes might be appropriate to address potential concerns.
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February 2024 TSCA PFAS Workshop
On February 13-15, 2024, EPA held a workshop with representatives from stakeholder organizations to obtain stakeholder input on issues related to the National PFAS Testing Strategy, associated TSCA PFAS orders, testing challenges, and PFAS alternatives.
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Materials for PV29 Risk Evaluation and Risk Management Webinar
Meeting materials for public webinar on PV29 - February 23, 2021
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EPA's Non-CBI Summary Tables for 2015 Company Progress Reports (Final Progress Reports)
EPA's non-CBI summary tables of final progress reports submitted by companies participating in the 2010/2015 PFOA Stewardship Program.
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Web-distributed Labeling for Pesticides
Web-distributed labeling will allow pesticide applicators to download streamlined labeling, including instructions for the state in which an application will be made and the use site.
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How to Apply for Applicator Certification under the EPA Plan
This page provides information to help interested persons apply for certification to apply restricted use pesticides in Indian Country, under the federal plan.
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About the 2023 EPA Plan to Certify Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
Restricted use pesticides (RUPs) require special care to avoid harming human health or the environment. They can only be sold to or used by certified applicators. The EPA Plan applies to certified applicators who intend to apply RUPs in Indian Country.
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Definition of Indian Country
Definition of Indian Country
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Overview of Pesticide Advisory Committees
EPA's pesticide program relies on three currently operating advisory committees. There have been other advisory committees in the past that are no longer active.
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Permethrin, Resmethrin, d-Phenothrin (Sumithrin®): Synthetic Pyrethroids For Mosquito Control
Information about the pesticides registered for controlling adult mosquitoes.
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Controlling Mosquitoes at the Larval Stage
Larvicides target larvae in the breeding habitat before they can mature into adult mosquitoes and disperse. Larvicide treatment of breeding habitats help reduce the adult mosquito population in nearby areas.
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What are the Connections between Mercury and CFLs?
Small amounts of mercury vapor can be released when CFLs break or are improperly disposed of. Despite these emissions, the use of CFLs actually helps reduce total mercury emissions in the U.S. because of their significant energy savings.
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Mercury in Batteries
Environmental and safety information on button cell batteries and mercury oxide batteries.
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Mercury in Consumer Products
A guide to which products may contain mercury, how to dispose of them and what health risks that pose consumers
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What to Do If You Spill More Mercury Than the Amount in a Thermometer
Learn about how to take care of a mercury spill of two tablespoons or larger
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How People are Exposed to Mercury
learn how people become exposed to mercury in its various forms
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Resources for Lead-based Paint Activities Training Providers
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