Learn the Issues
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Details on Exclusive Use Data Protection for Minor Use Registrations
This document provides information about issues related to exclusive use data protection for minor use registrations, including extension of the exclusive use period and establishing a new exclusive use period.
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Multi-Year Workplan for Conventional Pesticide Registration
Introduces conventional pesticide registration workplans
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New Chemical Registration Candidates
New chemical registration candidates for FY 2012-2014
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Federal Register and Pesticide Registration Notices on Pesticide Inert Ingredients
These Federal Register Notices describe the evolution of the regulatory approaches used by the Office of Pesticide Programs for Inert (other) Ingredients.
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EPA Registers Innovative Tool to Control Corn Rootworm
Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) based Plant Incorporated Protectant (PIP) technology is a new and innovative scientific tool utilized by U.S. growers. Learn more about RNAi technology and the 4 new products containing the RNAi based PIP called SMARTST
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Evaluation and Use of Water Monitoring Data in Pesticide Aquatic Exposure Assessments
The EPA Office of Pesticide Programs uses a tiered approach to risk assessment. The tiered approach screens out low-risk pesticides and focuses refined assessments and resources on pesticides most likely to pose a risk of concern.
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Register for EPA’s Webinar on the Proposed Rule to Protect the Public from Trichloroethylene
Register for EPA’s Webinar on the Proposed Rule to Protect the Public from Trichloroethylene
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Risk Management for Nonylphenol and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates
Nonylphenol and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates
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Toxic Substances; Mesityl Oxide; Final Test Rule
EPA is issuing a final test rule establishing testing requirements under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for manufacturers and processors of mesityl oxide (MO; CAS No. 141-97-7).
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Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Program
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program funds grants that protect human health and improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines.
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Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 37
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.
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Clean School Bus Program
Program overview of Clean School Bus Program
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List of Uses Covered under April 2019 Final Rule; Restrictions on Discontinued Uses of Asbestos
Full list of uses covered under the April 2019 final rule on discontinued uses of asbestos
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Frequent Questions on EPA’s April 2019 Final Rule on Asbestos
The following factsheet provides answers to frequent questions on the Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) EPA proposed in June 2018.
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Clean Ports Program
Program overview of Clean Ports Program
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New Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Workgroup
At the May 3-4, 2017 PPDC meeting, there was agreement to form a new workgroup to focus on public health issues.
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Minimum Risk Pesticide: Definition and Product Confirmation
Minimum risk pesticides pose little to no risk to human health or the environment and therefore are not subject to regulation under FIFRA. EPA does not do any pre-market review for such products or labels, but violative products are subject to enforcement.
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What is a Pesticide?
Learn about the definition of pesticide, which in broad terms is a product that claims to kill, prevent, reduce, destroy or repel a pest.
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Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program
Program overview of Clean Light and Heavy Duty Vehicles Program
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Which Insect Repellent is Right for You?
Blog from Assistant Administrator Alex Dunn on how to choose the right insect repellent for your needs.