Science & Technology

Preparatory Meeting Webcast to Clarify Draft Charge Questions for Resistance in Lepidopteran Pests to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Plant Incorporated Protectants

Event page for Preparatory Meeting Webcast to Clarify Draft Charge Questions for Resistance in Lepidopteran Pests to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Plant Incorporated Protectants

• Date: June 5, 2018

Perchloroethylene Scope Document and Supplemental Files

Scope document and supplmental files for perchloroethylene

Pesticide Science and Assessing Pesticide Risks

EPA protects human health and the environment by evaluating the risk associated with pesticides before allowing them to be used in the United States. Learn about the tools and processes used in risk assessment for pesticides.

Framework to Assess Eye Irritation or Corrosion in New Chemicals

EPA’s decision framework for identifying eye irritation or corrosion hazards for new chemicals reviewed under TSCA provides a standard approach for the Agency to use when evaluating new chemicals for potential eye irritation or corrosion hazards.

Alabama Sinkhole Locations

Endangered Species Protection Bulletins set forth geographically specific pesticide use limitations for the protection of threatened and endangered (listed) species and their designated critical habitat.

Guidance Documents on Substantial Risk Notifications under TSCA

Guidance documents for TSCA Section 8(e) which states 'Any person who manufactures a chemical substance and obtains information that the chemical is harmful to health or the environment shall inform the EPA.'

Illinois Sinkhole Locations

Endangered Species Protection Bulletins set forth geographically specific pesticide use limitations for the protection of threatened and endangered (listed) species and their designated critical habitat.

Texas ayenia photos

Endangered Species Protection Bulletins set forth geographically specific pesticide use limitations for the protection of threatened and endangered (listed) species and their designated critical habitat.

Supporting Information for Proposed High-Priority Chemical Substances

This page provides supporting information for chemicals deemed high priority for risk evaluation.

Fluxapyroxad Request for Exclusive Use Extension and Response

Petition(s) and Response(s) for Fluxapyroxad

Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (19-4.B)

EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for one chemical substance which was the subject of a premanufacture notice (PMN), P-11-482.

TSCA Section 5(e) Exposure-Based Policy: Testing

This page contains the basic TSCA section 5(e) exposure-based testing typically triggered by meeting human or environmental exposure criteria.

Rescheduled: EPA and HUD Holding Virtual Workshop on Revisiting Definition of Lead-Based Paint

Rescheduled: EPA and HUD Holding Virtual Workshop on Revisiting Definition of Lead-Based Paint

Buoyant Force Calculations

Find out how buoyant force calculations are used to determine if a secondary containment unit complies with the pesticide containment regulations.

Meteorological Processors and Accessory Programs

Surface and upper air data, provided by NWS, are important inputs for air quality models. Before these data are used in some of the EPA dispersion models, meteorological processors are used to manipulate the data.

From the Desk of the Regional Administrator - "Accelerating Cleanups in the Heartland through the Superfund Solutions Initiative"

EPA Region 7’s “From the Desk of the Regional Administrator” newsletter gives residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska a chance to hear from Regional Administrator Jim Macy on EPA’s work in their communities.

Presentations at 2013 Pollinator Summit --Seed Treatment Application

Presentations on value of seed treatment, preparation of seeds for treatment, and application processes that minimize dust with the goal of reducing honey bees' risk of exposure to pesticides, particularly neonicotinoid insecticides.

Electronic Submission Portal Resources; PIPs Rule Sample Documents

Sample documents for requesting EPA confirmation of exemption eligibility for PIPs

Livestock Anaerobic Digester Database

The Anaerobic Digester Database provides basic information about anaerobic digesters on livestock farms in the United States, organized in Excel spreadsheets. It includes projects that are under construction, operating, or shut down.

Planning AD Projects

Page provides information to help make an informed decision about installing an anaerobic digester. Is it a good match for a farm’s organic waste, project financing, development guidelines and permit requirements?