Learn the Issues
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Notifying the Public about Pesticide Tolerances
EPA publishes a notice in the Federal Register about several tolerance actions. Learn about these actions and opportunities for public input.
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Interim Policy for Repair of Pesticide Containers
EPA will consider on a case-by-case basis whether to allow repair of minor damage to pesticide containers in the retail environment. Find out more about how EPA is implementing this policy.
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AEZ Comparison Table
EPA proposed updates to the Worker Protection Standard to improve the long-term success of the agency’s Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) provisions.
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EPA Update on the Use of the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos on Food
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an update on the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on food.
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"El Moscas" y Los Pesticidas: an Interactive Play to Increase Pesticide Safety Awareness
“El Moscas” y Los Pesticidas is a play in Spanish designed to increase safety awareness for individuals who work in areas that are treated with pesticides and to broaden their understanding of the risks they may be bringing home to their families.
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EPA Releases Temporary Guidance Regarding Certification of Pesticide Applicators During COVID-19
EPA has released a temporary guidance regarding the certification of pesticide applicators of restricted use pesticides that offers flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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EPA Holds Virtual Training for Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
OPP will host a two-day virtual training on Feb. 10-11, 2021, to certify participants as private applicators of restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) in Indian country under the EPA Plan for the Federal Certification of Applicator Restricted Use
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EPA Releases Analysis of Groundwater Model for Public Comment
EPA is releasing its Analysis of Subsurface Metabolism in Groundwater Modeling for public comment.
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Comment Period Extended for EPA’s Analysis of Groundwater Model
EPA is extending the public comment period on its Analysis of Subsurface Metabolism in Groundwater Modeling to give the public and stakeholders more time to review and comment.
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EPA to Hold Environmental Modeling Public Meeting in October
Environmental Modeling Public Meeting in October, public forum for pesticide registrants, other stakeholders, and EPA to discuss current issues related to modeling pesticide fate, transport and exposure for risk assessments.
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Announcing New Members of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee
Announcing New Members of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee
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EPA Celebrates National Pesticide Safety Education Month
During the month of February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates National Pesticide Safety Education Month to raise awareness for pesticide safety education
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EPA Releases Proposed Interim Decisions for Neonicotinoids
Proposed Interim Decisions for acetamiprid, clothianidin/thiamethoxam, dinotefuran and imidacloprid are now available to view below. After publication in the Federal Register, EPA will be accepting comments on these Proposed Interim Decisions for 60 days
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EPA Issues Guidance on “Absence of an Ingredient” Claims for Pesticide Products
EPA issued guidance to clarify how it will evaluate “absence of an ingredient” claims for pesticide products regulated under FIFRA.
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December 4, 6-8, 2018 FIFRA SAP Meeting
The FIFRA SAP will meet on December 4, 6, and 7, 2018, to consider and review EPA’s Evaluation of a Proposed Approach to Refine the Inhalation Risk Assessment for Point of Contact Toxicity: A Case Study Using a New Approach Methodology (NAM).
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EPA Taking Public Comment on Draft Policy to Strengthen Scientific Integrity
EPA released draft updates to its Scientific Integrity policy for public comment. The updates would include adopting a new Federal definition of scientific integrity and improving the culture of scientific integrity at the Agency.
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Questions and Answers Regarding EPA/FDA Whitepaper: “A Modern Approach to EPA and FDA Product Oversight”
Question and answers for EPA's and FDA's Whitepaper on product oversight
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Lawn Care Topic-Specific Videos
Lawn care topic specific videos on mowing, watering, fertilizing, weed and pest control, soil testing and aeration, and run-off control.
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Resources for Residents of Multi-Family Housing
Residents of multi-family housing have unique needs related to pest control This Web page provides information for these people.
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Read the Label First: Protect Your Pets Brochure
This brochure provides tips on how to prevent pets from being exposed to household cleaners and pesticides.