Science & Technology

March 18, 2021, Meeting of the Human Studies Review Board

Agenda and supporting documents for the March 18, 2021 meeting of the Human Studies Review Board

Memorandum About the Science and Ethics Review of USDA Protocol for Laboratory Evaluation of Bite Protection from Repellent-treated Clothing for the United States Military

This review assesses the scientific aspects of the proposed research for a special efficacy study to assess etofenprox-treated U.S. Military uniforms in terms of the recommendations of the EPA and of the EPA Human Studies Review Board.

Human Subjects Research

Basic Information about EPA's Human Subjects Research and the Program in Human Research Ethics and Oversight.

Designation and NAAQS Information Related to SO2 (2010 Standard)

RadNet Air Filter Analysis Results From Paducah, KY

This page presents radiation air filter analysis data for Paducah, KY from EPA's RadNet system. RadNet is a nationwide network of monitoring stations that measure radiation in air, drinking water and precipitation.

Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Webcast Series

Children's Health Policy and Plan

It is the policy of EPA to consider the risks to infants and children consistently and explicitly as a part of risk assessments generated during its decision making process, including the setting of standards to protect public health and the environment.

Tools & Resources for Tribes

Selected tools, webinars, grant information, and other resources and information for Tribal communities.

EPA Method 8260D (SW-846): Volatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

This method provides procedures for analysis of solid, water and wipe samples to detect and measure selected volatile organic compounds, using purge-and-trap GC-MS.

OSHA Method PV2004: Acrylamide

This method describes procedures for preparation and analysis of air samples for detection and measurement of acrylamide, using by solvent desorption and HPLC.

EPA Method 7580 (SW-846): White Phosphorus (P4) by Solvent Extraction and Gas Chromatography

This method provides procedures to detect and determine the concentration of white phosphorus in solid, water and wipe samples.

EPA Research Partner Support Story: Addressing contaminants of emerging concern

Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) addressing contaminants of emerging concern (CEC)

EPA Method 3050B: Acid Digestion of Sediments, Sludges, and Soils

SAM lists this method for preparation of solid samples to be analyzed for determination of total arsenic, thallium, and vanadium.

NIOSH Method 7905: Phosphorus

Method 7905 describes procedures for analysis of phosphorus in air samples, as vapor-phase phosphorus, using GC-FPD. If particulate phosphorus is expected, a filter can be used in the sampling train.

NIOSH Method 6013: Hydrogen Sulfide

Method 6013 describes procedures for analysis of hydrogen sulfide in air samples, as sulfate, using ion chromatography (IC) with conductivity detection.

EPA Research Partner Support Story: Resources and education for understanding microplastics

Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) Microplastics Online Guidance Document, web-based training, and Microplastics Outreach Toolkit

NIOSH Method 6015: Ammonia

Method 6015 describes procedures for analysis of ammonia in air samples, as indophenol blue, using visible spectrophotometry.

NIOSH Method 6402: Phosphorus Trichloride

Method 6402 describes procedures for analysis of phosphorus trichloride in air samples, as phosphate, using visible spectrophotometry.

NIOSH Method 5600: Organophosphorus Pesticides

Method 5600 describes procedures for the analysis of organophosphorus pesticides in air samples using GC-FPD.

NIOSH Method 6010: Hydrogen Cyanide

Method 6010 describes procedures for analysis of hydrogen cyanide in air samples, as a cyanide ion complex, using visible spectrophotometry.