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Register for the April 27-30, 2020, Peer Review Virtual Public Meeting of the TSCA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals

EPA will hold a virtual public meeting on April 27-30, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m.

You’re Invited to Learn More about Fee Obligations For EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations

Bed Bugs: A Public Health Issue

Negative effects include allergic reactions to their bites, secondary infections from the bite reaction such as impetigo, and mental health impacts on people living in infested homes such as anxiety and insomnia.

Print a Bed Bug Card - (Single Cards)

Two sets of business-card-sized lists of tips for recognizing bed bugs and the signs of an infestation, including a photo of bed bugs to assist identification. One card is for general use around home or office, the other for travelers.

EPA Regulation of Bed Bug Pesticides

All pesticides must be registered by EPA before being sold and used in the U.S., other than those that rely on a limited set of active ingredients (so-called minimum risk pesticides). EPA reviews for safety and effectiveness.

Print a Bed Bug Card

Two sets of business card-sized lists of tips for prevention of bed bug infestations, one for general use around home, the other for travelers. Print a single card or a page of cards for distribution.

Thirty-Ninth ITC Report

Thirty-Nineth Report of the Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) to the Administrator, EPA

Final Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos

Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos

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.

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.

Risk Management for Bisphenol A (BPA)

Fact sheet on Benzidine Dyes.

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.

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.

Materials for PV29 Risk Evaluation and Risk Management Webinar

Meeting materials for public webinar on PV29 - February 23, 2021

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.

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.

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.

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.

Definition of Indian Country

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.