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Federal Register notice: Identification of Specific Chemical Substance and Mixture Testing Requirements; 1,1,1-Trichloroethane

This rule requires that testing of this chemical be performed according to protocols submitted to and approved by the Agency.

Final Scope Documents for High-Priority Chemicals Undergoing Risk Evaluation

Scope documents for the next 20 chemicals undergoing risk evaluation under TSCA.

Prepublication Versions of the Federal Register Notices Banning Consumer Sales of Methylene Chloride Paint Removers and Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

This is the text of the prepublication version of the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on “Methylene Chloride; Commercial Paint and Coating Removal Training, Certification and Limited Access Program”

EPA Responses to Comments on the Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights

EPA Policy for Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes: Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights

Tribal Listening Session on EPA Climate Implementation Plans

In December, AIEO hosted a tribal listening session for input on development of EPA’s National Program Office Climate Adaptation Implementation Plans (CAIP). EPA’s Office of Water, Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Land and Emergency Management, and O

ESTP Program Integration: Cross-Program Funding Opportunities for CE Actions

This is a chart of funding opportunities for wetland program development created by EPA Region 7 staff.

Tribal Assumption of Federal Laws - Treatment as a State (TAS)

Tribal Assumption of Federal Laws (TAS), Tribal Treatment as a State

Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime; Final Test Rule

EPA is issuing this final test rule under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requiring manufacturers and processors of methyl ethyl ketoxime (MEKO, CAS No. 96-29-7) to perform testing for health effects.

2-Ethylhexanoic Acid; 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-ethylhexanoic acid (EHA, CAS No. 149-57-5) to conduct testing.

Dibasic Esters; Final Enforceable Consent Agreement and Testing Consent Order

Under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA has issued a testing consent order (Order) that incorporates an enforceable consent agreement (ECA) with the Aceto Corporation, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and Solutia Inc.

Unsubstituted Phenylenediamines; Final Test Rule

EPA is issuing a final rule, under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requiring manufacturers and processors of unsubstituted phenylenediamines to perform testing.

2-Ethylhexanol; 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-ethylhexanol (EH: CAS No. 104-76-7) to conduct a 2-year oncogenicity bioassay.

Certain Chlorinated Benzenes; Final Test Rule

This rule promulgates EPA’s decision to require manufacturers and processors of 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene (CAS No. 87-61—6) to conduct testing.

EPA Announces Proposed Registration of New Pesticide Florylpicoxamid

EPA released its proposed registration decision for three products containing the new active ingredient florylpicoxamid, a broad-spectrum fungicide that can be used on food crops and golf courses.

Memorandum of Understanding Between EPA and OSHA for Implementation of TSCA Section 6

EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor entered into a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing their coordination on EPA’s work to assess and manage existing chemicals under TSCA section 6.

EPA Signs Joint Statement of Cooperation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Help Protect Endangered Species and Support Sustainable Agriculture

EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) signed a Joint Statement of Cooperation to better align EPA’s strategies for protecting endangered species from exposure to pesticides with FWS’s consultation processes.