Science & Technology

Advancing Systematic Review Workshop (December 2015)

EPA hosted an event to examine the systematic review process for development and applications of methods for different types of evidence (epidemiology, animal toxicology, and mechanistic). The presentations are also available.

Partial Exemption of Certain Chemical Substances from Reporting Additional Chemical Data

This Federal Register notice amends the list of chemical substances that are partially exempt from reporting additional information by adding six chemicals in response to a petition the Agency received.

EPA Actions on Tribal Water Quality Standards and Contacts

List of EPA approvals for tribes to administer a water quality standards (WQS) program, and EPA’s approvals of those tribes’ WQS.

Superfund CLP Analytical Services

Introduction to the CLP analytical services

Superfund CLP Laboratories

Contract Laboratory Program laboratories

High Resolution Superfund Methods (HRSM02.1)

EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for High Resolution Superfund Methods HRSM02.1

Sequence Alignment to Predict Across Species Susceptibility (SeqAPASS) Resource Hub

Sequence Alignment to Predict Across Species Susceptibility (SeqAPASS), is a fast, online screening tool that allows researchers and regulators to extrapolate toxicity information across species.

Aquatic Life Benchmarks and Ecological Risk Assessments for Registered Pesticides

Each Aquatic Life Benchmark is based on the most sensitive, scientifically acceptable toxicity endpoint available to EPA for a given taxon (for example, freshwater fish) of all scientifically acceptable toxicity data available to EPA.

Off-Site Rule Fact Sheet

Learn about the Off-Site Rule, what actions are affected, what wastes are affected, who is affected, and who to contact for more information.

USGS Background Soil-Lead Survey: State Data

Learn about how the U.S. Geological Survey collected soil samples at over 4,800 sites to delineate nationwide patterns and variations in surface soil lead content. View the National Interactive Map to access Soil-Lead Survey results by state.

Site Evaluation for Dioxin at Superfund Sites

Learn about site evaluation of dioxin, including sampling and analytical methods for dioxin, at Superfund sites.

Soil Bioavailability at Superfund Sites

Learn about how EPA is incorporating relative bioavailability information for human exposures at Superfund sites exposed to soil contaminants via oral pathway.

List 10 - Contaminants at CERCLIS Sites

View a list of contaminants recorded for Superfund sites, including the contaminant Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number and maximum concentration level.

Lead at Superfund Sites: Frequent Questions

Access pages on frequent questions regarding lead at Superfund sites from different groups.

Interim Priorities List (IPL) and Expanded Eligibility List (EEL) Sites

View a list of interim priority list (IPL) sites and expanded eligibility list (EEL) sites

Things You Can Do to Protect Water Quality

Nobody knows your community better than you do! We encourage you to take an active role in protecting the water resources in your community.

Guidance for Identifying, Selecting and Evaluating Open Literature Studies

This guidance for Office of Pesticide Program staff will assist in their evaluation of open literature studies of pesticides. It also describes how we identify, select, and ensure that data we use in risk assessments is of sufficient scientific quality.