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Using a Responsible Management Entity (RME) to Manage Tribal Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Treatment Systems

Many tribal communities use septic systems to treat wastewater for their homes and businesses.

2017-2020 Accomplishments of the EPA Decentralized Wastewater MOU Partnership

EPA Decentralized Wastewater MOU Partnership accomplishments of the 2017 – 2020 renewal period, provided by members of the Decentralized Wastewater MOU Partnership.

Asset Management for Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems for Local Officials

The basics of asset management for local officials and their role in implementing a successful asset management program.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-18-0228

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-18-0228.

Reduced Residue Chemistry Data Requirements for Seed-Treatment Uses

EPA is publishing new guidance, including a tiered approach to help manufacturers and EPA determine when the number of field trials can be reduced to register seed treatment uses.

EPA Accepting Public Comments on Nominees for the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP)

FRN professional affiliations of recent nominees by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation for service on the FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel established under section 25(d) of the FIFRA

Updates to Pesticide Label Review Manual and Registration Guide Now Available

EPA has updated the Pesticide Registration Manual and Pesticide Label Review Manual (LRM) to provide additional resources for companies and individuals wishing to sell their pesticide products in the United States.

EPA Requests Nominations for Experts to Serve on the May 8-10, 2018 FIFRA SAP on Efficacy Testing of Pesticides used for Invertebrate Pests and Fire Ants

FRN requesting nominations of experts to serve as ad hoc members for the May 8-10, 2018 FIFRA SAP meeting to consider and review methods for efficacy testing of pesticides used for treatments of invertebrate pests and fire ants.

Print a Bed Bug Card - (Page of Cards)

For mass distribution: two sets of business-card-sized lists of tips for recognizing bed bugs and 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.

The EPA/OPPT Work Plan Risk Assessment for 1-Bromopropane (1-BP) Draft Peer Review Charge Questions

Peer Review charge questions for 1-Bromopropane.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-18-0077

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-18-0077.

Materials for the November 2, 2017 Meeting on Alternative Test Methods and Strategies to Reduce Vertebrate Animal Testing

Meeting materials for the November 2, 2017 meeting on Alternative Test Methods and Strategies to Reduce Vertebrate Animal Testing.

EPA Increases Transparency for Inert Ingredients in Antimicrobial Products

EPA is allowing registrants of antimicrobial pesticide products to more efficiently disclose inert ingredients.

Fogger and Mister Final Signed Letter

EPA has asked pesticide companies to provide data or amend registrations of products claiming to control public health microorganisms when applied by fogging and/or misting methods. The letter further describes the ways in which the company may respond.