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Coronavirus Cases Trigger EPA Rapid Response

EPA Proposes Plan to Ensure Effectiveness of Hospital Disinfectants, Help Reduce Infection, and Increase Patient Safety

Proposes new draft strategy for selecting and testing hospital disinfectants to ensure these products continue to be effective after they enter the marketplace.

About Rats and Mice

Some rodent species are pests. Others are helpful. Pests can damage habitats, food supplies, and spread disease through bites or contamination. Prevent or reduce infestations by eliminating conditions that provide access to food, water, and shelter.

Identify and Prevent Rodent Infestations

Information on signs of rat or mouse infestation and how to discourage rats and mice from taking up residence on your property

Which Governmental Agencies are Involved in Rat and Mouse Control?

EPA works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and various other state and local agencies and institutions to provide to the public information and tools for controlling rodents and the risks they may pose.

Introduction to Pesticide Incidents

Pesticides incidents must be reported by pesticide registrants. Others, such as members of the public and environmental professionals, would like to report pesticide incidents. This website will explain and facilitate such incident reporting.

About the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory

EPA list of each chemical substance that is manufactured or processed in the United States for TSCA uses

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-19-0004

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-19-0004.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-19-0020

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-19-0020.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-18-0247-0252

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-18-0247-0252.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-18-0260

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-18-0260.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-18-0142

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-18-0142.

EPA Launches New List of Disinfectants Effective Against HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Viruses

The EPA has launched New List of Disinfectants Effective Against HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Viruses

Candida auris – Guidance and Methods for Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing

Environmental Control of Candida auris with Antimicrobial Pesticides

EPA Issues 2023 Annual Report for Pesticide Registration Improvement Act

The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.

New Guidance on Environmental Control of Candida auris with Antimicrobial Pesticides

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-19-0012

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-19-0012.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-18-0404

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-18-0404.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-19-0065

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-19-0065.