Science & Technology

About EPA's SBIR Program

Overview of the SBIR Program established by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982. EPA issues annual solicitations for Phase I and Phase II research proposals from science and technology-based firms.

EPA Announces $10.5 Million for Tennessee to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $10,528,000 in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Tennessee communities that need it most.

• Release Date: May 19, 2026

EPA Announces $9.8 Million for South Carolina to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9,829,000 million in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in South Carolina communities that need it most.

• Release Date: May 19, 2026

EPA Announces $30.1 Million for North Carolina to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $30,118,000 in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in North Carolina communities that need it most.

• Release Date: May 19, 2026

EPA Announces $10.1 Million for Mississippi to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $10,182,000 million in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Mississippi communities that need it most.

• Release Date: May 19, 2026

EPA Announces $9.4 million for Kentucky to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9,457,000 in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Kentucky communities that need it most.

• Release Date: May 19, 2026

EPA Announces $25.4 Million for Georgia to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $25,401,000 million in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Georgia communities that need it most.

• Release Date: May 19, 2026

EPA Announces $37.4 million for Florida to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $37,475,000 in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Florida communities that need it most.

• Release Date: May 19, 2026

EPA Announces $24.5 Million for Alabama to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

(EPA) has announced $24,523,000 million in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Alabama communities that need it most.

• Release Date: May 19, 2026

Risk Management for Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins

Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins

TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public Comment

This Notice extends by 45 days the solicitation of public comment on certain refinements to EPA's policy concerning the mandatory reporting of information under section 8(e)

TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public Comment

This Notice solicits public comment on certain refinements to EPA's policy concerning the mandatory reporting of information under section 8(e)

Registration and Agreement for TSCA Section 8(e) Compliance Audit Program Modifications

This Notice announces the availability of the TSCA section 8(e) reporting guide and modifications to, EPA's TSCA Section 8(e) Compliance Audit Program and the Agreement for the TSCA Section 8(e) Compliance Audit Program ("CAP Agreement").

Open Data Policies

Policies and guidance related to EPA open data including OPEN Government Data Act, Evidence Act, and 21C IDEA implementation. Includes specific information about scientific data policy.

EPA Section 508 Policies and Procedures

Defines Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ), and the technical and functional performance criteria for ICT to comply with Section 508 accessibility standards.

Importing and Exporting Pesticides

Learn about requirements for importing and exporting registered pesticides, and for exporting unregistered pesticides

Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners - Text of Podcasts

Text of podcasts describing winners of Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, 2009 to present.

Response to Comments on Issues Impacting the First 10 Chemicals for Review Under Amended TSCA

Response to Comments on Scope Documents

Fact Sheets on Twelve Endangered Species

These species-based fact sheets offer a summary of information about certain listed species, including their description, ecology, and conservation concerns, as required by a lawsuit settlement.

Proposed Expansion of the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment Programs

The EPA hosted a public listening session on potentially expanding the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) programs on August 29, 2023.