Science & Technology

Finalization of Guidance on Incorporation of Water Treatment Effects on Pesticide Removal and Transformations in Drinking Water Exposure Assessments

The guidance discusses how EFED considers and uses data on pesticide removal resulting from drinking water treatment processes.

First List of Chemicals for Tier 1 Screening

Describes background information, the chemical selection approach, and chemical substances deferred from screening for the April 2009 final list of chemicals for initial tier 1 screening.

Draft Test Guidelines for Pesticides and Toxic Substances

Listing of Draft OCSPP Test Guidelines with links to the draft guidelines

Basic Information about Chemical Data Reporting

A brief overview on the development of the CDR/ IUR regulations and general requirements for reporting.

Background and Discussion Questions for Identifying Priority Chemicals for Review and Assessment

This discussion guide is intended to be used to help structure public input during the September 2011 webinar and discussion forum addressing the prioritization factors and data sources EPA plans to use to identify priority chemicals for review.

Federal Register notice: Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation of Use in Vapor Degreasing under TSCA §6(a)

EPA is proposing under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of TCE.