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Dicamba

Dicamba is a selective systemic herbicide used to control annual, biennial and perennial broadleaf weeds in a variety of food and feed crops and in non-agricultural settings.

Background

The background and site history of the Colorado Smelter Superfund Site in Pueblo, Coloardo.

Getting to Resilience: SNEP's Strategic Plan for Restoration and Adaptation in Southeast Coastal New England

SNEP has drafted and finalized our Strategic Plan, which is now posted to our website. This Plan lays the groundwork for how our Program can achieve our vision of safe and healthy waters, thriving waters and natural lands, and sustainable communities...

SNEP Priority Research Awards

Learn more projects selected for the SNEP Priority Research Awards.

EPA Strengthens Grid Reliability & Energy Security with Extended Compliance Deadline for Several Coal Combustion Residual Management Unit Requirements

EPA announced a final rule extending key compliance deadlines for coal combustion residual management unit (CCRMU) and groundwater monitoring requirements. The action supports grid reliability and unleashes American energy potential.

Release Date: February 6, 2026

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Qualifying Process for Conservation Programs and Experts to Aid Growers Using EPA’s Mitigation Point System to Manage Pesticide Runoff and Erosion

new story on Public Comment on Qualifying Process for Conservation Programs and Experts to Aid Growers Using EPA’s Mitigation Point System to Manage Pesticide Runoff and Erosion

Maui Wildfires: Video Gallery

Videos from EPA's wildfire-related emergency response activities on Maui.

EPA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Guidance for Pesticide Registrants to Improve Efficiencies on Notifications and Minor Amendments Submitted to the Agency

news story on extended comment period for new PR 98-10

Matching Game: How Much Water

A matching game using water usage fun facts. For grades 4-8.

Protocols for Testing the Efficacy of Disinfectants Against Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

EPA has endorsed the in vitro (test tube) duck assay as the appropriate and preferred alternative to animal testing.

List C: EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Human HIV-1 Virus

EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial ProductsEffective Against Human HIV-1 Virus

List D: EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Human HIV-1 and Hepatitis B Virus

EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Human HIV-1 and Hepatitis B Virus

List E: EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Human HIV-1 and Hepatitis B Virus

EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Human HIV-1 and Hepatitis B Virus

List F: EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Hepatitis C

EPA's Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Hepatitis C

How to Register a Pesticide – A Guide for Applicants New to the Process

This web page provides resources to guide someone new to the pesticide registration process. It includes links to web pages where you can find more information as you get started.

Test Guidelines for Pesticide Data Requirements

In evaluating a pesticide registration application, EPA assesses a wide variety of potential human health and environmental effects associated with use of the product.

Defining Pesticide Biomarkers

Biomarkers are measurable substances or characteristics in the human body that can be used to monitor the presence of a chemical in the body, biological responses or harm to health. This Web page describes categories of biomarkers and provides examples.