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EPA Proposes to Register New Pesticide for Varroa Mite Control
EPA is announcing it has proposed to register one technical and two end use products containing Vadescana for control against Varroa mites to provide beekeepers with tools to combat this pest.
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EPA Releases Draft Charge Questions for SACC Meeting on Phthalates and Memorandum on a Proposed Refinement for Estimating Phthalate (DBP) Skin Exposures
EPA is releasing the draft charge questions for discussion at the upcoming SACC meeting to review all documents released thus far on the risk evaluations of five phthalates and a memo on DBP dermal absorption data.
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Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards
EPA's Safer Choice program regularly recognizes partners for exceptional commitment to safer chemicals. This page contains information about how to apply for the current awards.
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Minimum Risk Pesticides Exempted from FIFRA Registration
The website provides information on the criteria that must be met for a product to qualify for the FIFRA exemption.
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Green Engineering
Green Engineering is the design, commercialization and use of processes and products that are feasible and economical while reducing the generation of pollution at the source and minimizing the risk to human health and the environment.
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Repellents: Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other Arthropods
Includes how to apply them safely, which ones to use based on your unique situation, repellent safety and effectiveness, disease risk from mosquito and tick bites, protection time, active ingredients, EPA regulation and registration, and product labeling.
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Asbestos
The EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Disinfectants
View the latest information from EPA and find resources related to disinfection and Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Integrated Pest Management
Provides basic information on integrated pest management in schools, including information on the components of an IPM program and guidance on how to get started. Includes identification and control of pests, educational resources, and contact information
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Models and Tools for National Level Listed Species Biological Evaluations of Triazine, and Glyphosate
The tools and models on this web page were developed for use in the Steps 1 and 2 analyses of national level assessments of the risks of herbicides.
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Models and Tools for National Level Listed Species Biological Evaluations of Carbaryl and Methomyl
The tools and models on this web page were developed for use in the Steps 1 and 2 analyses of national level assessments of the risks of chlorpyrifos, diazinon and malathion to endangered and threatened species and designated critical habitat.
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Models and Tools for National Level Listed Species Biological Evaluations of Neonicotinoid Insecticides
The tools and models on this web page were developed for use in the Steps 1 and 2 analyses of national level assessments of the risks of herbicides.
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EPA Releases Meeting Minutes and Final Report from Science Advisory Committee on 1,3-Butadiene
OPPT News Update for 1,3-butadiene
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EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluations for Phthalates DBP and DEHP for Public Comment and Peer Review
On June 4, 2025, EPA released the draft risk evaluations for phthalates DBP and DEHP for public comment and peer review.
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EPA Announces Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals Meeting for Phthalates Undergoing TSCA Risk Evaluation
EPA is announcing a virtual public meeting to be held on August 4-8, 2025, for the agency’s Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) to discuss the draft risk evaluations and materials for the 5 phthalates.
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TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory
Section 8 (b) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to compile, keep current, and publish a list of each chemical substance that is manufactured or processed in the United States for TSCA uses.
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Contracting With EPA for Abandoned Uranium Mine Cleanup Work
Learn about contract opportunities with EPA and resources for abandoned uranium mine (AUM) cleanup work on Navajo Nation.
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Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Compliance Evaluation Inspections (CEIs) at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH)
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Children’s Environmental Health Facts
Information about asthma, lead exposure, childhood cancer, and developmental disabilities. Each of these have disproportionate effects or disparities (particularly for low-income or minority children), as well as economic impacts or costs.
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WaterSense Labeled Home Case Studies
Case studies show how WaterSense labeled homes save water and energy, satisfy homeowners, and provide wider community benefits.