Regulated Community
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EPA Oversight of California's Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program: Aquifer Exemption Records of Decision
EPA approved California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM, formerly Division of Oil, Gas, & Geothermal Resources, or DOGGR) Aquifer Exemption Requests associated with EPA's Review of California's Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program.
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Air Permitting for Deepwater Port Act Projects in the South Central Region
Outer Continental Shelf Sources Permits in EPA's South Central region, Region 6
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Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN) On-line Characterization and Remediation Databases Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of the 10 on-line characterization and remediation databases available on the Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN) website sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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PRIA 5 Primary/Secondary (Related Applications)
PRIA information about PRIA fees regarding primary and secondary (related applications).
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Interpretive Guidance for the Real Estate Community on the Requirements for Disclosure of Information Concerning Lead-Based Paint in Housing
This final rule requires persons selling or leasing most residential housing built before 1978 to provide purchasers and renters with a federally approved lead hazard information pamphlet.
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Filing a Pre-manufacture Notice with EPA
A pre-manufacture notice, or PMN, must be submitted to EPA at least 90 days prior to the manufacture or import of the new chemical. Here you can learn about the information needed to submit a PMN, and what to expect after you submit.
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Pesticide Registration Manual: Chapter 4 - Additional Considerations for Antimicrobial Products
This chapter provides additional guidance unique to antimicrobial pesticides that is not covered in the other chapters.
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Presentations at 2013 Pollinator Summit--Best Management Practices and Communication
These presentations cover quality management of treated seeds and education and outreach efforts for reducing exposure of bees to pesticides from the seed coating in corn dust.
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Presentations at 2013 Pollinator Summit--Seed Treatment Group
These presentations cover seed treatment history and quality, formulation assessment, seed coating polymer alternatives, stewardship of neonicotinoids, and how advances in technology can reduce pesticide exposure risks to honey bees.
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Presentations at 2013 Pollinator Summit --Dust Focus Group
These presentations covered pesticide exposure risks posed to honey bees by the dust from planting treated corn seed, and research on reducing dust by means such as talc replacement and standards for planter technology.
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How We Assess Risks to Pollinators
EPA's pollinator risk assessment framework is part of its regulatory decision-making process for all pesticides, relying on a tiered process and focusing on major routes of exposure while distinguishing different types of pesticide treatment.
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Phase 2 Site-Specific Fumigant Management Plans and Post-Application Summaries
New soil fumigant pesticide requirements protect handlers and other workers from exposure risks. FMP elements include application block information, tarp plan, buffer zone and sign posting requirements, air monitoring, and hazard communication.
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Fumigant Management Plan - Phase 1 Templates
FMPs are required by pesticide labels, so EPA provides chemical-specific soil fumigant templates and samples in PDF and Word formats. Choose the appropriate template for products containing chloropicrin, dazomet, metam sodium/potassium, or methyl bromide.
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Fact Sheet on Training and Exam Options for Pesticide Applicators
New pesticide label requirements for training protect applicators, other fumigant handlers and bystanders from soil fumigant exposures. Find criteria details and content check list for approval of training programs.
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Implementation Schedule for Soil Fumigant Safety Measures
This fact sheet summarizes the soil fumigant pesticide product label changes that are going into effect during each of two phases. New requirements cover worker protection, training, good agricultural practices, buffer zones, sign posting, and more.
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Emergency Preparedness and Response Requirements
To reduce exposure risks to people who may be near a buffer zone, soil fumigant pesticide applicators are required to either provide on-site monitoring of the perimeter, or provide emergency response information directly to neighbors.
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Soil Fumigant Labels
The 2012 updated pesticide labels include new safety requirements for buffer zones and related measures. Find labels for each different type of fumigant: chloropicrin, dazomet, dimethyl disulfide, metam sodium/potassium, and methyl bromide.
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Presentations on Soil Fumigation Requirements - PDF Format
These provide training, outreach, and other resource materials for applicators and handlers, communities, state and local agencies, and others interested in understanding and implementing the current requirements for safe use of soil fumigant pesticides.
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Soil Fumigant Fact Sheet Compilation
These cover information about buffer zones and the sign posting requirements, fumigant management plans, certified pesticide applicators and handlers, and resources for tribal and state lead agencies (SLAs) and residents of agricultural communities.
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Safety Information for Handlers of Pesticide Soil Fumigants
Certified applicators are required to provide this training to handlers in an application block or buffer zone. Information must include signs and symptoms of exposure, and where to find the Fumigant Management Plan and Worker Protection Standard.