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The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act incorporated into the Toxic Substances Control Act

The following document is an unofficial version of TSCA as recently amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.

EPA Shares Fish and Wildlife Service’s Final Endangered Species Act Biological Opinion for Methomyl

EPA is sharing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS’s) final biological opinion (BiOp) for the pesticide methomyl.

Guidance on Regulations Issued Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

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

EPA Registers New Pesticide Active Ingredient Veratrine

EPA registered products containing the new active ingredient veratrine, an insecticide for direct application to walls and other vertical man-made structures, such as transportation equipment for non-food commodities.

EPA Announces Interim Decisions on Chlorothalonil, Thiophanate-methyl, and Carbendazim

EPA is releasing interim decisions for three pesticides with wide-ranging fungal and antimicrobial properties.

Memorandum of Understanding Between EPA and USDA to Help Protect Endangered Species and Support Sustainable Agriculture

On Feb. 6, 2023, EPA and USDA signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to better align EPA’s strategies for protecting endangered species from pesticides with USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) practices.

EPA Releases Draft Scope Document for Vinyl Chloride TSCA Risk Evaluation

The EPA released the draft scope document for the risk evaluation for vinyl chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for public comment.

Joint Statement of Cooperation Between EPA and FWS to Help Protect Endangered Species and Support Sustainable Agriculture

On January 14, 2025, EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service signed a Joint Statement of Cooperation to better align EPA’s strategies for protecting endangered species from exposure to pesticides with FWS’s consultation processes.

EPA Finalizes Settlement and Announces New Tracking Website for Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program Data Call-In Notices

EPA is announcing the December 12, 2024, final settlement relating to the implementation of the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program.

EPA Releases Draft Biological Opinion for Carbaryl for Public Comment

EPA is releasing and seeking public comment on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) draft biological opinion for the insecticide carbaryl.

EPA and OSHA to Strengthen Efforts on Chemical Safety to Better Protect Workers

EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing their coordination on EPA’s work to assess and manage existing chemicals under section 6 of TSCA.

Soak Up the Rain: The Benefits of Green Infrastructure

Get municipal and community resources to help soak up the rain.

TSCA and RCRA Proposed Rulemakings for Lead-Based Paint Debris Disposal

Describes standards, rules, and policies for lead-based paint debris disposal with regards to TSCA and RCRA proposed rulemakings.

Risk Evaluation for Diisononyl phthalate (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2- diisononyl ester) (DINP)

EPA granted the manufacturer request for risk evaluation for di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-isononyl ester in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.

EPA Finalizes TSCA Risk Evaluation for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)

EPA released the final risk evaluation for diisononyl phthalate (DINP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Sampling House Dust for Lead: Basic Concepts and Literature Review, Final Report, EPA 747-R-95-007, September 1995

Discusses sampling methods described in the literature & their implications for meaningful and cost-effective collection.

Is it permissible for a training provider to employ more than one training manager?

Answer: Yes. The Rule requires that a training provider employ a training manager that meets the qualifications in 40 CFR 745.225(c)(1). EPA does not interpret this to be a limitation on the permissible number of training managers. Therefore, a training provider may employ more than one training manager so long…

Last published: January 6, 2026