Science & Technology

Advancing atmospheric chemistry to improve air quality and reduce exposure to hazardous air pollutants

The project focuses on research in atmospheric chemistry to address emerging issues in air pollution and exposure to hazardous air pollutants.

Understanding the Science behind EPA’s Pesticide Decisions

Science is key to EPA’s decision-making. EPA scientists review these data to determine whether to register a pesticide product or use and any need for specific restrictions. EPA maintains a transparent, public process in assessing potential human health ri

Radiological Decontamination – Outdoor Residential Query Results

Selected Outdoor Residential Self-Help Methods

Radiological Decontamination Query Tool – Outdoor Residential

Information on simple technologies citizens can use as guidance to assist in decontaminating outdoor residential surfaces after a radiological contamination incident.

Radiological Decontamination Query Tool – Indoor Residential

Guidance to assist in decontaminating the interior of their homes after a radiological contamination incident

Radiological Decontamination – Indoor Residential Query Results

Selected Indoor Residential Self-Help Methods

EPA Researchers Partner with Canadian Researchers to Ensure Effective Responses to Oil Spills

Through a cooperative research agreement with Canada, EPA researchers are helping advance the science of oil spill clean ups. The research team looked at the impacts of various oil spill cleanup methods, including on aquatic life.

Twenty Years of EPA Homeland Security Research – Looking Back and Moving Forward

EPA established the National Homeland Security Research Center so that EPA’s scientific and technical expertise could be used by the nation to prepare for, respond to, and recover from potential chemical, biological, or radiological attacks.

Science Matters Articles related to Wildfires

Find published Science Matters articles about Air Research, including articles on asthma, cleaner stoves, and cardiovascular disease.

Science Matters Articles related to Health Research

Find published Science Matters articles about the EPA's health research, including articles on asthma and cardiovascular disease.

Certification and Compliance for Nonroad Vehicles and Engines

Certification and compliance information for aircraft, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes, locomotives, marine compression-ignition (CI) engines, nonroad CI engines, nonroad spark (SI) engines, portable fuel containers, snowmobiles.

PREMIER 99

Technical product bulletin: this water based surface washing agent used in oil spill cleanups can be applied by spray, mop, or pressure washer.

OIL BOND®

Technical product bulletin: this miscellaneous oil spill control agent is a solidifier used in cleanups. It absorbs and solidifies hydrocarbon spills on freshwater and saltwater or land applications. Ring spill with booms or pillows before treatment.

OIL SPILL EATER II

Technical product bulletin: this bioremediation agent (biological enzyme additive) used in hydrocarbon cleanups can be applied by spray or eductor systems. Once it attaches to hydrocarbons, they can no longer attach to shorelines, rocks, or equipment.