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CWA §319 Grant: Current Guidance

Current guidance and reference information for 319 grant program management

Guidance for Pre-Application Meetings on New Active Ingredients, Major New Uses and Other Registration Actions

This is to provide guidance to OPP/AD staff concerning meetings with companies that are considering submitting an application involving a new active ingredient, new use, new technology.

Slowing and Combating Pest Resistance to Pesticides

Pesticides can be used to control a variety of pests, such as insects, weeds, rodents, bacteria, fungi, etc. Over time many pesticides have gradually lost effectiveness because pests develop resistance. Learn what EPA is doing to address resistance issues.

About Codex

The Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) is responsible for establishing Codex MRLs for pesticide residues in specific food items or in groups of food. EPA and an alternate delegate from USDA represent the United States on this committee.

Acute Oral Toxicity Up-And-Down-Procedure

The Up-and-Down Procedure is an alternative acute toxicity test that provides a way to determine the toxicity of chemicals with fewer test animals by using sequential dosing steps. Find out about this test procedure.

Combined Sewer Overflow Additional Resources

Overview of combined sewer overflows (CSO), guidance, and policies.

Label Review Training: Module 2: Parts of the Label, Page 7

This module of the label review training describes the parts of the front and back panel of the pesticide label. You will learn what kinds of information each part includes, as well as how to organize these parts.

Label Review Training: Module 2: Parts of the Label, Page 10

This module of the label review training describes the parts of the front and back panel of the pesticide label. You will learn what kinds of information each part includes, as well as how to organize these parts.

Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 5

This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 11

This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs) Significant New Use Rules (SNUR)

EPA's existing chemicals programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and/or characterization, and risk management for chemicals substances in commercial use.

Risk Management for Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) and Related Compounds

Fact sheet on Benzidine Dyes.

Water Utility Workforce Case Studies

As a key element of the Water Workforce Initiative, EPA developed a compendium of Case Studies describing how nine utilities across the country are taking innovative steps to implement workforce programs.

A Compendium of U.S. Wastewater Surveillance to Support COVID-19 Public Health Response

In September 2021, EPA released A Compendium of U.S. Wastewater Surveillance to Support COVID-19 Public Health Response.

New Chemicals Program Review of Alternatives for PFOA and Related Chemicals

In 2006, EPA and the eight major companies in the industry launched the 2010/15 PFOA Stewardship Program, in which companies committed to reduce global facility emissions and product content of PFOA and related chemicals by 95 percent by 2010, and to work

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Require Recordkeeping for Air Freshener Products

This TSCA Section 21 Petition Requests EPA to Require Recordkeeping for Air Freshener Products

Innovative Technologies and Approaches to Address Decentralized Wastewater Infrastructure Challenges in the Alabama Black Belt

EPA is hosting a webinar that will explore proposed solutions for the technological, regulatory, and management challenges of adequate decentralized wastewater management in the Black Belt and progress made on current funding initiatives.

Bed Bug Clearinghouse Publications in Other Languages

This information is intended to help states, communities, and consumers prevent and control bed bug infestations. These outreach materials are available in Spanish, Chinese, and French; and include action plans based on an IPM approach.

Local Resources for Bed Bug Assistance

Many states, counties, and local health departments offer support in identifying and eradicating infestations; such as helping you understand your state's regulations, what your landlord is responsible for, and how a cooperative extension service can help.

EPA Takes Action to Address Concerns with TSCA Fees

EPA is working to address issues identified with implementation of the TSCA Fees Rule.