Science & Technology
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Exposure & Fate Assessment Screening Tool (E-FAST) Version 2.0 Computer-Based Training Introductory Course
The EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Economics, Exposure, and Technology Division has developed several exposure assessment tools and models.
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TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-17-0009
This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-7-0009, a depolymerized waste plastic.
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Dry Starch Powders Modified Teabag Method
The following is a test protocol for a “tea bag analysis” that was conducted on PMN starches by the Corn Refiners Association. This protocol is one approach to providing information on swellability of high molecular weight polymers.
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New Chemical Exposure Limits under TSCA
EPA performs risk assessments and makes a risk management decisions on new chemicals. If EPA determines there to be unresonable risk, EPA may establish a New Chemical Exposure Limit (NCEL) to provide protection.
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High Molecular Weight Polymers in the New Chemicals Program
There are three categories or types of High Molecular Weight (HMW, >10,000 daltons) polymers typically reviewed by the New Chemicals Program: Soluble, insoluble, and water absorbing. Each of the three types are treated differently.
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New Chemical Information Bulletin: Exemptions for Research and Development and Test Marketing
EPA has received numerous questions about the scope of the exemption for R&D, under TSCA section 5(h)(3). This New Chemical Information Bulletin provides more specific guidance to manufacturers and processors of new chemical substances.
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PDF Version of PMN/SNUN/MCAN/TMEA Submissions Received under TSCA
This document contains the Premanufacture Notices (PMNs) and Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs) Table.
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PDF Version of Notices of Commencement Received under TSCA
This document contains the Premanufacture Notices (PMNs) and Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs) Table.
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How EPA Uses Information from the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
Information on how EDSP data will be used by the EPA.
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Stakeholder Conference on Bee Health
USDA and EPA released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health in May 2013. The report points to multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition, and pesticide exposure.
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Salmon Mapper
Information about the web application to assist pesticide users' with an understanding of the spatial extent of certain pesticide use limitations to protect endangered or threatened salmon and steelhead in California, Oregon and Washington.
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Overview of Plant Incorporated Protectants
When assessing the potential risks of genetically engineered plant-incorporated protectants, EPA requires extensive studies examining numerous factors. Learn more about the history and process for regulating PIPs.
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Spanish Village Subdivision, Bridgeton, Missouri - Fact Sheet, December 2016
EPA Conducting Sampling
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U.S. Government’s International Methane Mitigation Activities: 2023 Accomplishments
The U.S. Government’s Global Methane Initiative Accomplishments ANNUAL REPORT (2023)
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AVERT Tutorial: How AVERT Works
Describes how AVERT, the AVoided Emissions and geneRation Tool, works and the different modules within the tool.
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The Electric Power Grid: Text-Only Version
Alternate text version of the Electric Power Grid diagram, which explains the generation, delivery, storage, and end-users of electricity.
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[REDACTED] ANALYTICAL DATA, APRIL 2013 SAMPLING, SDG NO. 680-89791-2.
Region ID : 04, DocID: 10944075 , DocDate: 2013-04-01
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NHDPlus Tools
A list of tools used in conjuction with NHDPlus version 2.
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CompTox Chemicals Dashboard: About
About page for the CompTox Chemicals Dashboard
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Climate Change Resources for Educators and Students
This page provides resources to help educators and students learn about climate change and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.