Science & Technology

Final Test Guidelines for Pesticides and Toxic Substances

Listing of the Final OCSPP Test Guidelines Series with links to the Series

Dynamometer Drive Schedules

This page provides the chassis dynamometer driving schedules and shift schedules used by EPA for vehicle emissions and fuel economy testing.

FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Meetings Related to Biopesticides

These Scientific Advisory Panel meetings provide information about the regulatory process for various biopesticides and products of biotechnology.

Onsite Non-Potable Water Reuse Research

EPA's onsite non-potable water reuse research.

Frequent Questions about PFAS Methods for NPDES Permits

Frequent questions about analytical methods to detect the presence of PFAS compounds applicable to NPDES permits

Series 810 - Product Performance Test Guidelines

links to 810 series test guidelines in the docket

Air Emissions Inventory Listservs

CHIEF Listserv provides updates on emission factor and inventory information via e-mail. NEI Listserv fosters communication with EPA Offices, State/Local Agencies, Tribes in preparation of the NEI

Consolidated Human Activity Database (CHAD) - Documentation for CHAD-Master

This document describes CHAD and its use.

Borehole-Radar Reflection Logging

Fiber Optic Distributed Temperature Sensing

Fiber Optic Distributed Temperature Sensing (FO-DTS)

Seismic methods are the most commonly conducted geophysical surveys for engineering investigations. Seismic refraction provides engineers and geologists with the most basic of geologic data via simple procedures with common equipment.

Electromagnetic Methods

In the electromagnetic induction process, an EM transmitter outputs a time-varying electric current into a transmitter coil.

Test 2025 - Radiological Decontamination Query Tool – Urban Wide-Area Decon

Urban wide-area decontamination reports through the Radiological Decontamination Query Tool

Sustainable and Healthy Communities Strategic Research Action Plan 2016-2019

This plan outlines the Office of Research and Development’s role in achieving EPA’s objectives for cleaning up communities, making a visible difference in communities, and working toward a sustainable future.

Regional-ORD Community of Science Networking Program

ROCS-Net is an orientation and networking program that provides an opportunity for staff from EPA regions, states and tribes to learn more about EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD).

TENORM: Wastewater Treatment Residuals

Water and wastes which have been discharged into municipal sewers are treated at wastewater treatment plants. These may contain trace amounts of both man-made and naturally occurring radionuclides which can accumulate in the treatment plant and residuals.