Science & Technology

EPA Scientists Evaluate Low-Cost Air Sensors in Phoenix, Arizona

EPA is working with states, and local agencies such as the Maricopa County Air Quality Department in Phoenix, Arizona, to evaluate the ability of certain low-cost sensors to monitor pollutants under different environmental conditions.

Blowing Smoke: What Can Firefighters’ Breath Reveal About Chemical Exposure During a Fire?

As part of a collaborative study with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, EPA researchers are working to better understand firefighters’ chemical exposure and protect their health.

Forecasting Smoke from Utah Wildfires to Protect Public Health

EPA researcher Gayle Hagler served as an Air Resource Advisor for Utah’s Pole Creek and Bald Mountain fires as part of the U.S. Forest Service’s Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program.

Do Dietary Supplements Protect Against the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution Exposure?

EPA researchers are evaluating whether dietary supplements can mitigate some of the adverse effects of ozone exposure.

EPA Science Matters Newsletter: Contaminants Caught in a Spider's Food Web

Article about EPA research to track contaminants across ecosystems using spiders.

The NIEHS/EPA Children’s Centers: 18 Years of Investing in Children’s Health

Improving the health of children across every community is the singular focus of the NIEHS/EPA Children’s Centers.

Background Materials for Frampton 2002 for the Human Studies Review Board

Article by Frampton (2002) and supporting review materials for the Human Studies Review Board

April 18-20, 2023 HSRB Meeting

HSRB Meeting for April 18-20, 2023

Peer Review

EPA's Peer Review Program oversees Agency efforts to develop and implement peer review procedures and approaches for EPA staff and managers.

EPA Releases CMAQ 5.2

EPA has released CMAQ 5.2, the newest version of its Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) Modeling System.

HSRB May 1, 2025

HSRB May 2025 meeting page

March 17, 2020 Meeting of the Human Studies Review Board

Agenda and supporting documents for the March 17, 2020 meeting of the Human Studies Review Board

April 20-21, 2021, Meeting of the Human Studies Review Board

Agenda and supporting documents for the April 20-21, 2021 meeting of the Human Studies Review Board

EPA Researchers Contribute to American Thoracic Society Workshop Report on Wildland Fire Smoke Research, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Health Effects

Guidance Available to Prepare Schools, Commercial and Public Buildings for Wildfire Smoke

EPA is collaborating with partners to develop guidance to protect those who are in schools, commercial buildings and other public buildings from wildfire smoke exposure.

Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board Meeting –“Looking Ahead: Setting e-Manifest Program Priorities and User Fees for FY2022 and FY2023” - March 2-4, 2021

Includes agenda, board roster, presentation, charge questions, background paper and advisory board meeting transcript.