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Federal Register and Pesticide Registration Notices on Pesticide Inert Ingredients

These Federal Register Notices describe the evolution of the regulatory approaches used by the Office of Pesticide Programs for Inert (other) Ingredients.

EPA Registers Innovative Tool to Control Corn Rootworm

Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) based Plant Incorporated Protectant (PIP) technology is a new and innovative scientific tool utilized by U.S. growers. Learn more about RNAi technology and the 4 new products containing the RNAi based PIP called SMARTST

Evaluation and Use of Water Monitoring Data in Pesticide Aquatic Exposure Assessments

The EPA Office of Pesticide Programs uses a tiered approach to risk assessment. The tiered approach screens out low-risk pesticides and focuses refined assessments and resources on pesticides most likely to pose a risk of concern.

Register for EPA’s Webinar on the Proposed Rule to Protect the Public from Trichloroethylene

Risk Management for Nonylphenol and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates

Nonylphenol and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates

Toxic Substances; Mesityl Oxide; Final Test Rule

EPA is issuing a final test rule establishing testing requirements under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for manufacturers and processors of mesityl oxide (MO; CAS No. 141-97-7).

Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 37

This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

List of Uses Covered under April 2019 Final Rule; Restrictions on Discontinued Uses of Asbestos

Full list of uses covered under the April 2019 final rule on discontinued uses of asbestos

Frequent Questions on EPA’s April 2019 Final Rule on Asbestos

The following factsheet provides answers to frequent questions on the Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) EPA proposed in June 2018.

New Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Workgroup

At the May 3-4, 2017 PPDC meeting, there was agreement to form a new workgroup to focus on public health issues.

What is a Pesticide?

Learn about the definition of pesticide, which in broad terms is a product that claims to kill, prevent, reduce, destroy or repel a pest.

Which Insect Repellent is Right for You?

Blog from Assistant Administrator Alex Dunn on how to choose the right insect repellent for your needs.

Registration of Enlist One and Enlist Duo

EPA is proposing to amend the registration of Enlist Duo to allow use on GE cotton in the original 15 states and extend the use of Enlist Duo on GE corn, soybean and cotton to an additional 19 states.

Find Green Engineering Programs Outside of EPA

Other federal agencies and universities utilizing green engineering.

Water Quality Data Submissions for Registration Review

EPA's pesticide program uses water quality data in our periodic reevaluation of pesticides. We have guidance on what data to submit and how to submit it. Learn about this process.

Revised Methods for Worker Risk Assessment

EPA is updating and changing the way it approaches pesticide risk assessments. This new approach will result in more comprehensive and consistent evaluation of potential risks of food use pesticides, non-food use pesticides, and occupational exposures.