Learn the Issues
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The Use of Data on Cholinesterase Inhibition for Risk Assessments of Organophosphorous and Carbamate Pesticides
This revised science policy emphasizes the weighing of all relevant evidence when selecting endpoints for the hazard assessment of anticholinesterase pesticides.
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Developmental Neurotoxicity Study Guidance
This guidance covers review and interpretation of DNT data and was developed collaboratively by EPA and Health Canada, with the goal of more consistent reviews of DNT data.
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Process for Establishing & Implementing Alternative Approaches to Traditional in Vivo Acute Toxicity Studies
EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) has developed a strategic vision1 for implementing the 2007 NRC report on Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century.
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Guidance for Identifying Pesticide Chemicals and Other Substances that have a Common Mechanism Toxicity
Guidance for Identifying Pesticide Chemicals and Other Substances that have a Common Mechanism Toxicity
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Label Review Manual Chapter 10; Revised Respirator Descriptions for Public Comment
Revised Respirator Descriptions for Public Comment Documents
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Retrospective Analysis of the Immunotoxicity Study
This document forms part of the basis for the immunotoxicity study data waiver criteria. It is related to OCSPP Test Guideline 870.7800.
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Dinotefuran Petition and Response
Petition and response for Dinotefuran
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Carfentrazone-ethyl Petition and Response
Petition(s) and Response(s) for Carfentrazone-ethyl
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General Substantiation Questions to Support CBI Claims
General Questions and Answers Concerning Confidential Business Information (CBI) Provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
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EPA Announces Rescheduled Meeting for Peer Review of the Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos
EPA is holding a rescheduled public meeting of the Toxic Substances Control Act Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals from June 8 to 11, 2020, to review the draft risk evaluation for asbestos
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EPA Releases Outreach Materials for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Listserv announcing the release of the 2021 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Outreach Materials.
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Information on EPA’s Inaugural Conference on New Approach Methods for Reducing Animal Testing for Chemical Safety
Information on EPA’s Inaugural Conference on New Approach Methods for Reducing Animal Testing for Chemical Safety
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Deadline Extended for Pollution Prevention Grant Applications
EPA is extending the application deadlines for two grant opportunities
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January 22, 2020 Webinar on Reducing Vertebrate Animal Testing
EPA Public Webinar in Partnership with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Physicians for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)
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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.
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You’re Invited to Learn More about Fee Obligations For EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations
You’re Invited to Learn More about Fee Obligations For EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.