Learn the Issues
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Register for the May 19, 2020, Webinar on 2020 Chemical Data Reporting Requirements
EPA will host a webinar to provide an overview of the 2020 Chemical Data Reporting requirements on May 19.
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January 22, 2020 Webinar on Reducing Vertebrate Animal Testing
Listserv announcing a 1/22/20 webinar on alternatives to animal testing.
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Additional Information on New Chemicals Submissions Available in ChemView
EPA is extending the application deadlines for two grant opportunities
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EPA Releases Two Draft Chemical Risk Evaluations for Public and Science Review
Listserv for EPA Releases Two Draft Chemical Risk Evaluations for Public and Science Review
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EPA Grants First Two Manufacturer Requests for Risk Evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act
EPA grants first two manufacturer requests for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act
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TSCA SACC Meeting Minutes and Final Report for February 2020 Meeting on EPA’s Draft Risk Evaluation for Carbon Tetrachloride
The meeting minutes and final report for the February 25-26, 2020, Toxic Substances Control Act Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals face-to-face meeting regarding EPA’s draft risk evaluation for Carbon Tetrachloride is now available
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Comment Period Extended for Proposed TSCA PBT Rule
Contents of the listserv announcing the extended comment period for the proposed TSCA PBT Rule
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EPA Publishes Technical Corrections to TRI Regulatory Text
EPA is issuing a final rule to make certain technical corrections to the Toxics Release Inventory regulations found in the Code of Federal Regulations
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Call on TSCA Fees for EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations
EPA will host a call on the recently announced plan to reduce burden for certain stakeholders subject to TSCA Fees Rule requirements for EPA-initiated risk evaluations
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EPA Announces Grant Opportunity for Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance
EPA seeks grant applications from states and federally-recognized tribes to promote pollution prevention (P2) in businesses
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Fact Sheet: Reporting After Changes to Company Ownership or Legal Identity
This fact sheet provides information for persons who may be subject to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule about issues related to changes to company ownership or legal identity which may affect reporting for 2016.
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Interpreting the 2016 CDR Data
EPA summarized key information from the 2012 Chemical Data Reporting effort.
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Public Participation Process for Registration Actions
Describes the process for registration actions which provides the opportunity for the public to comment on major registration decisions at a point in the registration process when comprehensive information and analysis are available.
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White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Requests Information on the Regulation of Biotechnology
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Requests Information on the Regulation of Biotechnology has announced announced an information request to identify regulatory ambiguities and gaps in the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biote
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Strategic Vision for Adopting New Approach Methodologies - Replacement Strategies
EPA’s goals is to replace complex laboratory animal studies with new approach methodologies (NAMs) while maintaining the scientific defensibility of pesticide assessments
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Strategic Vision for Adopting New Approach Methodologies - Metrics
directive to prioritize efforts to reduce animal testing, which included the goals of reducing mammal study requests and funding 30 percent by 2025 and eliminating them by 2035
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Runs Better Unleaded Poster
Post on preventing childhood lead poisoning.
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Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs) Fact Sheet
Questions and answers on Nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs).
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About Lice and Their Control
Head lice are tiny parasites that attach to human head hair and feed on blood through the skin. Learn about the life cycle, health concerns and control of lice.
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Tools and Strategies for Pollinator Protection
This page describes some pollinator protection strategies used at the local, state, and federal level to preserve pollinators and their habitats.