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Implementing the Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act - Fiscal Year 2015

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2016 XML Schema Guide for Primary CDR Submissions

This document presents the extensible markup language (XML) schema guide for the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics’ (OPPT) e-CDRweb tool.

Quick Reference Guides for CDR Reporting in CDX

This form will provide a quick overview on how to assign support for a primary form U.

Sample Form U for Chemical Data Reporting Submissions

The form used to make CDR submissions.

Instructions for Reporting 2016 TSCA Chemical Data Reporting

The forms used to make CDR submissions.

Testing Consent Order for Cyclohexane

EPA has issued a Testing Consent Order (Order) that incorporates an Enforceable Consent Agreement (ECA) pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Tributyl Phosphate; Final Test Rule

EPA is issuing a final test rule under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers and processors of tributyl phosphate (TBP. CAS No. 126-73-3) to perform testing for health effects.

2-Mercaptobenzothiazole; Final Test Rule

EPA is issuing a final test rule, under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers and processors of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT, CAS No. 149—30-4) to perform testing.

Bed Bugs are Public Health Pests

EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a joint statement on the public health impacts of bed bugs, which are blood-sucking ectoparasites (external parasites). EPA also has a pesticide registration notice on this topic.

Bed Bugs Appearance and Life Cycle

Identify these bugs accurately, from egg to nymph to adult. Adults are about the size of an apple seed, brown and oval-shaped, and either flat or balloon-like depending on how recently fed. Nymphs are a bit smaller and translucent or whitish yellow.

Other Bed Bug Web Pages

These resources include photos to aid in identification, cimex lectularius (bed bug) biology and behavior, and tips for using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to control infestations.

EPA Requests Public Comments on Candidates for Membership on the TSCA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals

EPA is opening a 30-day comment period on candidates under consideration for membership on the 2024 TSCA SACC.

EPA Calls for Applications for the 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards

EPA is accepting applications for the 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards. Applications are due April 25, 2024.

Why We Review Pesticides

As required by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA periodically reviews existing registered pesticides to ensure they can be used safely, without unreasonable risks to human health and the environment.

PRN 2008-2: Antimicrobial Pesticide Products With Anthrax-Related Claims

National Response Team (NRT) Member Roles and Responsibilities

EPA personnel chair the NRT and cochair all Regional Response Teams (RRTs). They provide On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs), scientific support coordinators for inland spills, and Remedial Project Managers for hazardous waste remedial actions under Superfund.

Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Interagency Coordination and Collaboration for the Protection of Tribal Treaty Rights

Interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) affirming protection of tribal treaty rights and similar tribal rights relating to natural resources when federal action is taken. It will be updated as additional federal agencies become signatories.