Regulated Community

CAA Permitting in 8 Tribal Nations-Region 2

Air permitting in EPA's Northeast region, Region 2; serving New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 8 Tribal Nations

Ethylene Production Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Compliance Manual

This July 2006 document is intended to help owners and operators of ethylene processes understand and comply with EPA's maximum achievable control technology standards promulgated on July 12, 2002, as amended on April 13, 2005 and April 20, 2006.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP); Standard for Vinyl Chloride: 1976 Final Rule (41 FR 46559)

This document is a copy of the Federal Register publication of the October 21, 1976 Final Rule for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Vinyl Chloride.

Residual Risk Assessment for the Industrial Process Cooling Towers Source Category

The methodology and results of the residual risk assessment performed for the Industrial Process Cooling Towers (IPCT) source
category.

Fact Sheet: Final Air Toxics Rule for Solvent Extraction in Vegetable Oil Production

This April 2001 fact sheet answers questions about the April 12, 2001 final rule NESHAP

CAA Part 71 Air Operating Permits in EPA's South Central Region

Part 71 Operating Permits in EPA's South Central region, Region 6; serving Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and 66 Tribes

NAFTA Guidance on Data Requirements for Pesticide Import Tolerances: Questions & Answers

These Qs&As provide details of implementation related to a guidance document describing the data requirements for establishing pesticide import tolerances in Canada and the United States: NAFTA Guidance on Data Requirements for Pesticide Import Tolerances.

Comparison of Features Across PRIA 1, 2, 3 & 4

Table lists the key components of each iteration of PRIA.

Tips for Avoiding Confidential Statement of Formula or Product Chemistry Issues with Biopesticides

The tips on this page can assist pesticide registrants in reducing common mistakes when preparing and submitting biopesticide product chemistry data and the Confidential Statement of Formula.

How to Use OECD Data Evaluation Record Templates

This document describes the process of development of the OECD data evaluation record templates and provides examples of how to use them.

Creating a PDF Version of Study Reports - General Specifications

This document lists software, layout, and other specifications for creating PDF versions of study reports for electronic submission for pesticide registration.

Software Settings for the Creation of PDF Files for Electronic Submission

This document outlines software settings for the creation of PDF versions of study reports for submission to the EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs.

About Codex

The Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) is responsible for establishing Codex MRLs for pesticide residues in specific food items or in groups of food. EPA and an alternate delegate from USDA represent the United States on this committee.

Acute Oral Toxicity Up-And-Down-Procedure

The Up-and-Down Procedure is an alternative acute toxicity test that provides a way to determine the toxicity of chemicals with fewer test animals by using sequential dosing steps. Find out about this test procedure.

Use of the Term “Shock” in Swimming Pool, Hot Tubs, and Spa Products

EPA has determined that shock treatment and super-chlorination are terms usually used to describe claims to kill or control visible algae growth. Claims to kill, prevent or control algae or bacteria are pesticide claims.

Adding the NSF Logo to Antimicrobial Product Labels

Upon receipt of certification from NSF, a registrant may submit a request to add the logo via the Agency’s notification process as described in PR Notice 98-10.

Guidance to Companies on Referring to Registered Disinfectant (Enterovirus D68)

EPA has worked closely with Center for Disease Control (CDC) to develop the CDC recommendations for environmental infection control in healthcare settings against Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68).

International Issues and Pesticide Labels

EPA regulates both the import and export of pesticides. Learn how EPA is working to enhance access to pesticides.

Ways to Obtain Assistance on Pesticide Labeling Issues

This Web page explains when to submit questions to the pesticide registration ombudsmen and what questions to submit to the label consistency committee.

Use Dilution Method Performance Standard Revision Document

Read about the reassessment of AOAC use-dilution methods and how that affects antimicrobial efficacy testing.