Learn the Issues
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What surface disinfectants are effective in safeguarding against COVID-19?
EPA’s Office of Pesticides Programs maintains a list of products that meet EPA’s criteria for use against SAR-CoV-2, the germ that causes COVID-19. This list of disinfectants is called List N. You can find List N and other helpful information at: www.epa.gov/coronavirus/about-list-n-disinfectants-coronavirus-covid-19-0 . EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance…
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I have a question about another chemical (not asbestos); who at EPA can help me?
Call EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Hotline at 202-554-1404 or by email at tsca-hotline@epa.gov for assistance on chemicals that EPA regulates. For a complete listing of EPA’s Hotline Assistance Centers, which includes topics such as drinking water, lead, oil and gas, radon and others go to: www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-hotlines .
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I need to import a pesticide—what should I do?
See EPA’s webpage about importing or exporting a pesticide or pesticide device at: www.epa.gov/compliance/importing-and-exporting-pesticides-and-devices. Before you start an importation process, you should be sure the product can be legally sold in the United States. See details on all the pesticides requirements and links to more information on EPA’s webpages, as…
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Does EPA regulate hand sanitizers?
No, hand sanitizers and other products that are used on humans and animals are regulated by the FDA, not EPA. If your product is used on a surface, it is regulated by EPA. To learn why hand sanitizers are not regulated by EPA visit: www.epa.gov/coronavirus/why-arent-hand-sanitizers-listed-list-n .
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Battery Energy Storage Systems: Main Considerations for Safe Installation and Incident Response
This webpage includes information from first responder and industry guidance as well as background information on battery energy storage systems (challenges & fires), BESS installation considerations, BESS incident response considerations, and resources.
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Fuels Averaging, Banking, and Trading (ABT) Credit Data
2015 public data from the Gasoline program for Fuels Averaging, Banking, and Trading (ABT) credits for benzene and sulfur.
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2019 Emissions Modeling Platform
Modeling files from the 2019 Emissions Modeling Platform
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Compliance Learning Agenda
Compliance learning agenda
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Primary Clarifier Operations
This webinar will examine emerging contaminants, PFAS and PFOA, and discuss what they are including uses, properties, environmental impacts, and potential treatment methods for wastewater and drinking water.
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Everything You Wanted to Know about PFAS but Were Afraid to Ask: From the Operators’ Perspective
This webinar will examine emerging contaminants, PFAS and PFOA, and discuss what they are including uses, properties, environmental impacts, and potential treatment methods for wastewater and drinking water.
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Compliance Advisory: Clean Water Agencies Increasing Attention to Significant Non-Compliance Dischargers
This advisory is designed to help Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permittees achieve or maintain compliance and avoid potential enforcement and penalties.
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SPECIATE
SPECIATE is the EPA’s repository of volatile organic gas and particulate matter (PM) speciation profiles of air pollution sources
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Resources
How to contact the Scientific Integrity offical, deputy officals, and Office of Inspector General. Frequently asked questions regarding the importance of Scientific Integrity, roles of leader and staff, and how The Policy applies to different situations.
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EPA Releases Documents on Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes for Public Comment and Peer Review
EPA released its white paper and supporting materials on genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes for mosquito control. These documents are available for public comment and peer review by FIFRA SAP.
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What's New in Scientific Integrity?
New actions or events concerning Scientific Integrity at EPA
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EPA's Scientific Integrity Policy
EPA's Scientific Integrity Policy provides a framework intended to ensure scientific integrity throughout EPA and promote scientific and ethical standards, communications with the public; use of peer review and advisory committees; professional development
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Pollution Prevention Grants Overview
Pollution Prevention (P2) grants provide technical assistance to businesses in order to help them develop and adopt source reduction practices (also known as “pollution prevention” or “P2”).
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Source Reduction Assistance Grants
Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) grants can support research, experiments, surveys, demonstration projects, education and training related to source reduction approaches, which is also known as pollution prevention.
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Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice in Communities
P2 EJ Facilities grants focus on achieving environmental justice through P2 centering on pollution prevention technical assistance to businesses.
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Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products
P2 Product-Based grants focus on achieving environmental justice through P2, centering on achieving results through promotion of safer products and sustainable purchasing.