Learn the Issues
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eCDRweb User Guide–Primary Support
This document presents the user guide for the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics’ (OPPT) e-CDR web tool. E-CDRweb is the electronic, web-based tool provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the submission of Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information. This document is the user guide for the Primary Support user of the e-CDRweb tool.
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EPA Approves Strengthened Pesticide Safety Plans for Certifying Applicators
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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EPA Registers New Herbicide Active Ingredient Glufosinate-P
EPA has appointed a new chair and two new members and reappointed two current members to serve on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP).
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EPA Clarifies Placement of Required First Aid Statements on Pesticide Product Labels
EPA Clarifies Placement of Required First Aid Statements on Pesticide Product Labels
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State and Local Government Construction and Demolition Materials Measurement Reports
A collection of reports for individual American states related to the amounts of construction and demolition debris generated, recycled, and disposed of.
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EPA Responds to Petition and Releases Revised Human Health Risk Assessment for Tetrachlorvinphos
On Friday, October 7, 2022 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued finalized guidance and test methods for registering antimicrobial products with residual efficacy against viruses and bacteria.
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EPA Holds Virtual Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting in May
The EPA will hold a PPDC virtual on label standardization May 25-26, 2022
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EPA Requires Cancellation of Pentachlorophenol to Protect Human Health
The EPA issued a final registration review decision requiring the cancellation of pentachlorophenol, a wood preservative used primarily on utility poles. During the registration review process.
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EPA Continues Work to Reduce Chlorpyrifos Exposure
EPA is issuing a notice of intent to cancel (NOIC) three products containing the pesticide chlorpyrifos and is publishing a notice of receipt of voluntary requests submitted by some chlorpyrifos registrants.
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Upcoming Environmental Modeling Public Meeting
The Environmental Protection Agency held an Environmental Modeling Public Meeting (EMPM) to discuss issues relating pesticide fate, transport and exposure
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Pesticides’ Impact on Antibacterial and Antifungal Drug Efficacy
The impact of pesticides on antibacterial and antifungal drug efficacy
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Preventing Heat Stress in Agriculture
Train workers and supervisors in how to control heat stress and to recognize symptoms of heat illness.
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EPA Releases Updated 2022 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Data
EPA Releases Updated 2022 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Data
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Pesticide Devices: A Guide for Consumers
This guide for consumers explains key facts about pesticide devices and how they differ from registered pesticide products. Device producers or registrants should see our Pesticide Registration Manual, Chapter 13 for information.
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Pesticide Registration Fees and Fee Waivers
Information about the Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act (PRIA 3) to include links to PRIA 3 requirements, fee determinations; fee waivers, exemptions, reductions and refunds; and questions and answers.
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Monitoring
Ambient Water Monitoring and Assessment - Monitoring
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EPA Issues Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Public Comment to Seek Additional Information on Use of Pesticide Treated Seed and Paint
EPA issued a notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Public Comment to Seek Additional Information on Use of Pesticide Treated Seed and Paint
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Corn Rootworm Resistance Monitoring Studies Submitted to EPA
Bt corn registrants are required to submit annual resistance monitoring reports for corn rootworm (CRW). View the list of reports.
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Bt Corn (Lepidoptera) Resistance Monitoring Studies Submitted to EPA
Bt corn registrants are required to submit annual resistance monitoring reports for the certain lepidopteran target pests. View the report.
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EPA Updates Mitigation Menu Website with Options to Protect Nontarget Species from Pesticide Runoff
EPA has appointed a new chair and two new members and reappointed two current members to serve on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP).