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Section 8(d) Health & Safety Data Reporting and Section 8(e) Notice Webinar

A webinar presentation demonstrating the TSCA Section 8(d) Health & Safety Data Reporting and Section 8(e) Notice Reporting tool for electronic submissions.

Section 4 User Guide – Primary Support

This document presents the user guide for the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) Section 4 application submission process. This document is the user guide for the Primary Support user of the Section 4 tool.

Section 8(d) Health Safety Data Reporting User Guide – Primary Authorized Official

This document presents the user guide for the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) Section 8(d) Health & Safety Data Reporting application submission process.

TSCA Work Plan Chemical Risk Assessment Trichloroethylene: Degreasing, Spot Cleaning and Arts & Crafts Uses

This risk assessment addresses trichloroethylene (TCE) as a degreaser, a spot-cleaner in dry cleaning and a spray-on protective coating.

Response to Comments for DCM Work Plan Risk Assessment

This document summarizes the public and external peer review comments that the EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) received for the draft work plan risk assessment for dichloromethane (DCM).

Summary of External Peer Review and Public Comments and Disposition for 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8,-hexamethylcyclopenta[γ]-2-benzopyran (HHCB)

This document summarizes the public and external peer review comments that the EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) received for the draft work plan risk assessment for 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta--2-benzopyran

TSCA Work Plan Chemical Risk Assessment HHCB 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-g-2- benzopyran

HHCB is one of the most widely used polycyclic musk fragrance ingredients in a range of consumer products including perfumes, cosmetics, shampoos, lotions, detergents, fabric softeners, and household cleaners.

TSCA Section 4, 8(d), and 8(a) Reporting Webinar

A webinar presentation demonstrating the TSCA Section 8(a), 8(d) and Section 4 Reporting tool for electronic notice submissions.

Antimony Trioxide (ATO) - Summary of External Peer Review and Public Comments and Disposition

This document summarizes the public and external peer review comments that the EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) received for the draft work plan risk assessment for Antimony Trioxide (ATO).

OPPT 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7 ,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta- γ -2-benzopyran (HHCB) Risk Assessment - Draft Comments of Seven-Member Peer Review Panel

Comments on the draft risk assessment for 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran (HHCB).

Section 8(a) PAIR User Guide – Primary Support

This document presents the user guide for the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics’ (OPPT) Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rule (PAIR) Reporting application.

Section 8(a) PAIR and FYI Reporting Webinar

A webinar presentation demonstrating the TSCA Section 8(a) and FYI Reporting tool for electronic notice submissions.

Questions for EPA Interpretive Guidance

This document provides guidance to assist the regulated community in complying with policies or regulations that EPA has issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Benzidine Dyes Action Plan

This Action Plan addresses the use of benzidine-based dyes and benzidine congener-based dyes, both metalized and non-metalized, in products that would result in consumer exposure, such as for use to color textiles.

For Your Information (FYI) User Guide–Primary Authorized Official

This document is the user guide for the Primary Authorized Official (AO) user of the FYI tool which is part of the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) ‘For Your Information (FYI)’ application submission process.

For Your Information (FYI) User Guide – Primary Support

This document is the user guide for the Primary Support user of the FYI tool which is part of the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) ‘For Your Information (FYI)’ application submission process.

Recommended Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures for Foot Spa Basins in Salons

Cockroaches and Schools

Several types of cockroaches are commonly found in the United States. This page provides an overview of these cockroaches, their life cycle and information on controlling them.

Tips for Reducing Pesticide Impacts on Wildlife

This Web page provides tips for pesticide users in residential and agricultural settings, as well as tips for certified pesticide applicators for ways to protect wildlife from potentially harmful effects of pesticides.

TSCA Inventory Notification (Active-Inactive) Rule

TSCA Inventory Notification (Active-Inactive) Rule information