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Risk Evaluation for Diisononyl phthalate (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2- diisononyl ester) (DINP)

EPA granted the manufacturer request for risk evaluation for di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-isononyl ester in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.

EPA Finalizes TSCA Risk Evaluation for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)

EPA released the final risk evaluation for diisononyl phthalate (DINP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Sampling House Dust for Lead: Basic Concepts and Literature Review, Final Report, EPA 747-R-95-007, September 1995

Discusses sampling methods described in the literature & their implications for meaningful and cost-effective collection.

Additional Rules Relating to Lead

This page describes additional EPA regulations relating to lead in paint, dust and soil

Is it permissible for a training provider to employ more than one training manager?

Answer : Yes. The Rule requires that a training provider employ a training manager that meets the qualifications in 40 CFR 745.225(c)(1). EPA does not interpret this to be a limitation on the permissible number of training managers. Therefore, a training provider may employ more than one training manager so…

• Last published: January 6, 2026

See Who's Soaking Up the Rain

Learn from others by seeing projects to soak up the rain.

Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP)

PESP is an EPA partnership program that works with the nation's pesticide-user community to promote IPM practices. Pesticide users can reduce the risks from pests and pesticides. Members include organizations and companies in the pesticide-user community.

Sources of Lead in Soil: A Literature Review Final Report, EPA 747-R-98-001a, February 1998

Presents the results of a literature review on the sources of elevated soil-lead concentrations and the basis upon which elevated levels were attributed to a particular source

Report on the National Survey of Lead-Based Paint in Housing, Appendix I: Design and Methodology

Provides a detailed description of the design and methodology of the survey, including research and survey sample design, data collection protocols, quality assurance, and data preparation.

Seasonal Rhythms of Blood-Lead Levels: Boston, 1979-1983, Final Report, EPA 747-R-94-003, September 1995

Reports the results of a study examining temporal variation in blood- and environmental-lead levels in data observed for a sample of 249 children in Boston between 1979 and 1983.

Seasonal Trends in Blood Lead Levels in Milwaukee: Statistical Methodology, EPA 747-R-95-010, August, 1996

Reports the results of a study of seasonal fluctuations and age effects in blood lead levels among 13,476 children screened in Milwaukee in 1990-1994.

Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning: A Federal Strategy Targeting Lead Paint Hazards, February, 2000

Contains support tables, figures of EFSS data, outlier detection, statistical methods and models on lead safety.

Draft Final Report on Characterization of Dust Lead Levels after Renovation, Repair, and Painting Activities, January 23, 2007

Reports the results of a field study to characterize dust lead levels during various stages of renovation, repair, and painting activities.

Lead Abatement, Inspection and Risk Assessment

Site containing links to consumer information, risk assessments, training information and additional resources for abatement projects.

Archive Operations and Protocols, EPA 747-R-97-007, September 1997

Operating procedures for the archive for testing between Dec. 1994 and Sept. 1996. Also contains protocols for testing and sample collection used during this period.

Workshop Reports: Improving Municipal Stormwater Program Monitoring, Evaluation, Tracking, and Reporting

EPA the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board hosted workshops of national stormwater management and permitting experts to explore lessons in program implementation and opportunities to improve effectiveness in the future.

EPA/Delaware Department of Agriculture MOU January 2020

This MOU formalizes our partnership and expands our collaborative activities related to communication, education, outreach, training, regulatory program coordination, and funding ofagricultural practices that benefit the environment.

Newsroom

EPA press releases and contact information for reporters.

Cleaning Up Our Land, Water and Air

Cleanups Homepage, Overview of all EPA Cleanup Programs

Project Level Training for Quantitative PM Hot-Spot Analyses

Course materials for EPA's "Transportation Conformity Guidance for Quantitative Hot-spot Analyses in PM2.5 and PM10 Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas" are listed.