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EPA Approves Requested Labeling Amendments that Further Restrict the Use of Over-the-Top Dicamba in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and South Dakota
EPA has Approved Requested Labeling Amendments for Over-the-Top Dicamba in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and South Dakota.
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EPA Stops Use of 12 PFAS in Pesticide Products
Today, to better protect human health and the environment from PFAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the removal of 12 chemicals from the current list of non-food inert ingredients approved for use in pesticide products.
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EPA Launches New Electronic Confidential Statement of Formula Application
EPA is launching an electronic Confidential Statement of Formula application (eCSF builder) to support pesticide registration applications.
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Following Review of Available Data and Public Comments, EPA Expands and Extends Testing of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes to Reduce Mosquito Populations
EPA has approved an experimental use permit (EUP) amendment for Oxitec Ltd. that expands and extends the testing of genetically engineered Aedes aegypti (OX5034) mosquitoes to reduce mosquito populations.
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EPA Registers Air Sanitizer for Residential and Commercial Use Against Influenza and Coronavirus
EPA registered Lysol Air Sanitizer, a new pesticide product that can be used in the air against bacteria and viruses such as influenza and coronaviruses.
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EPA Posts Draft Revised Biological Opinion for Malathion, Chlorpyrifos, and Diazinon for Public Comment
EPA is posting and seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) draft revised BiOp for malathion, chlorpyrifos, and diazinon, three organophosphate insecticides commonly used to control foliage and soil insect pests.
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Science Advisory Panel Meeting on PBPK Modeling Postponed
EPA is postponing the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) meeting scheduled for October 24-27, 2017 due to the unavailability of experts for the peer review panel.
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Register for the Spray Drift Management Webinar
EPA will offer a Strategies for Managing Pesticide Spray Drift Webinar on March 15, 2018.
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EPA Releases Final Biological Evaluations of Three Chemicals’ Impacts on Endangered Species
EPA has released its final biological evaluations (BEs) for effects of chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion on threatened and endangered species and their designated critical habitat.
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New Frequently Asked Questions on Honeybee Toxicity Testing for Registrants and Contract Laboratories
The EPA has published Frequently Asked Questions on Honeybee Toxicity Testing for Registrants and Contract Laboratories
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EPA Releases Revised Pesticide Test Guidelines for Fire Ants and Invertebrate Pests of Pets
The EPA final efficacy test guidelines are now available for pesticides used against fire ants and invertebrate pests of pets.
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FIFRA SAP Meeting on “Evaluation of a Proposed Approach to Refine the Inhalation Risk Assessment for Point of Contact Toxicity: A Case Study Using a New Approach Methodology (NAM).” Request for Nominations and Notice of Public Meeting
EPA is seeking nominations for expert ad hoc members of the FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel to evaluate a proposed approach to refine an inhalation risk assessments for point of contact toxicity.
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Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting May 2-3, 2018
EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs will hold a public meeting of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Thursday, May 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
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Webinar Recordings
This webpage provides recordings of past webinars and other supporting materials. Recordings are hosted through the EPA's YouTube channel.
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Clarification and Time Extension for Water Soluble Packaging Instructions
he Environmental Protection Agency is extending the time for registrants to submit revised labels for products with water soluble packaging.
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EPA Reopens Public Comment Period on Application for Experimental Use Permit to Combat Mosquitoes
EPA is reopening the public comment period regarding an application from Oxitec Ltd. for an experimental use permit (EUP) for genetically engineered OX513A Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
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Strategic Vision for Adopting New Approach Methodologies - Reduction Strategies
Goals is to reduce laboratory animal studies while maintaining the scientific rigor of pesticide assessments. EPA published its Guiding Principles for Data Requirements
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EPA Geographic Funding at Work on Puget Sound Recovery
Overview of EPA’s work to protect and restore water quality and ecological integrity in Puget Sound.
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Final OCSPP Product Performance Test Guidelines for Antimicrobial Pesticides Series 810.2000-2200
EPA announces the availability of final test guidelines for “Series 810 – Product Performance Test Guidelines: Group B – Antimicrobial Efficacy Test Guidelines
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Shared Governance
description of the EELC, IOT and MB functions