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OPPT Methylene Chloride (DCM) Draft Risk Assessment Final Comments

This document contains the Final Comments of Nine-Member Peer Review Panel for the OPPT Methylene Chloride (DCM) Draft Risk Assessment.

Upcoming Integrated Pest Management Webinars

2019 - 2020 Integrated Pest Management webinar schedule.

Ants and Schools

Like some types of termites, bees and wasps, ants are social insects and live in colonies made up of thousands of members.Find out about health concerns and control for ants.

Environmental Chemistry Methods (ECM) Index - M

Laboratories use testing methods to identify pesticides in water and soil. Environmental chemistry methods test soil and water samples to determine the fate of pesticides in the environment. Find methods for chemicals with M as the first character.

ECM for Metamitron & Desaminometamitron in Soil - MRID 51173631

Environmental Chemistry Methods for Metamitron & Desaminometamitron in Soil - MRID 51173631

Processes for Risk Evaluation and Chemical Prioritization for Risk Evaluation under the Amended Toxic Substances Control Act; Notice of Public Meetings and Opportunities for Public Comment

This notice provides information for two public meetings to obtain input into the Agency’s development of processes for risk evaluation and chemical prioritization for risk evaluation under amended TSCA.

Refrigerant Safety

The excerpt below is from "Refrigerant Safety," originally printed in the ASHRAE Journal (July 1994, pp. 17-26). It is presented by permission of the author and the ASHRAE Journal.

TSCA Work Plan Chemical Problem Formulation and Initial Assessment Tetrabromobisphenol A and Related Chemicals Cluster Flame Retardants

EPA released a problem formulation for TBBPA and related chemicals used as a flame retardants in plastics/printed circuit boards for electronics. The goal of this problem formulation was to identify scenarios where further risk analysis may be necessary.

Public Meeting to Obtain Input on Risk Evaluation Processes under the Amended TSCA

Meeting agenda for the August 9, 2016 Public Meeting to Obtain Input on Risk Evaluation Processes under the Amended TSCA.

Public Meeting to Obtain Input on Chemical Prioritization for Risk Evaluation under the Amended TSCA

Meeting agenda for the August 9, 2016 Public Meeting to Obtain Input on Chemical Prioritization for Risk Evaluation under the Amended TSCA.

Public Meeting Presentation: Industry Consultation Meeting on Fees, August 11-12, 2016

The Powerpoint presentation of the August 11-12, 2016 Public Meeting: Industry Consultation to Obtain Input on the New TSCA Provision to Collect Fees.

Response to Comments for OPPT Trichloroethylene (TCE ) Draft Risk Assessment

OPPT Trichloroethylene (TCE) Draft Risk Assessment Final Comments of 9 Member Peer Review Panel.

Section 8(e) Notice User Guide – Primary Support

This document is the user guide for the Primary Support user of the Section 8(e) Notice tool which is part of the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) ‘Section 8(e) Notice’ application submission process.

Section 8(e) Notice User Guide – Primary Authorized Official

This document is the user guide for the Primary Authorized Official (AO) user of the Section 8(e) Notice tool which is part of the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) ‘Section 8(e) Notice’ application submission process.

Summary Tables for PFOA Stewardship 2014 Company Progress Reports

EPA's Non-CBI Summary Tables for PFOA Stewardship 2014 Company Progress Reports.

Federal Register Notice Announcing Public Meetings on Chemical Prioritization and Risk Evaluation Processes under the Amended TSCA

Pre-publication version of the Federal Register notice announcing public meetings on "Processes for Risk Evaluation and Chemical Prioritization for Risk Evaluation under the Amended Toxic Substances Control Act."

Manufacturer's Report Preliminary Assessment Information

Dioxins/Furans Report Form

Public Meeting - Progress Implementing Changes to the New Chemicals Review Program under the Amended TSCA, December 6, 2017

Agenda and meeting materials for the December 6, 2017 Public Meeting

Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs)

Nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) are produced in large volumes, with uses that lead to widespread release to the aquatic environment.