Announcements and Schedules

EPA and USDA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Help Protect Endangered Species and Support Sustainable Agriculture

EPA) and USDA signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to better align EPA’s strategies for protecting endangered species from pesticides with USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) practices.

EPA Awards $10 Million to Oregon State University to Support Pesticide Safety Education

The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.

EPA Releases New Methodology to Detect Low Levels of PFAS in Plastic Containers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is releasing a new methodology for detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in plastic containers, taking another step to protect the public from these harmful chemicals.

EPA Announces Experts Selected for Letter Peer Review of Draft Risk Evaluation for TCEP

EPA published the list of scientific experts selected to review the 2023 Draft Risk Evaluation TCEP. The letter peer review is expected to begin on March 13, 2024.

Register for EPA’s Webinar on the Five Chemicals Being Prioritized for Risk Evaluation Under TSCA

EPA Requests Public Comments on Candidates for Membership on the TSCA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals

EPA is opening a 30-day comment period to request input from the public on nominations for candidates to serve on the SACC

EPA Takes Action to Address Concerns with TSCA Fees

EPA is working to address issues identified with implementation of the TSCA Fees Rule.

EPA Calls for Nominations for 2022 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

Listserv announcing the opening of nominations for the 2022 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards.

Register for Upcoming Webinar on Reducing Animal Testing

Join the U.S. EPA, PETA Science Consortium International, Institute for In Vitro Sciences, and California Department of Pesticide Regulation on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. EST for a webinar on the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs).

Webinar on Proposed Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA

Information about PBT rule webinar

Honors Clerkship Program with EPA’s Environmental Appeals Board

Description of Honors Clerkship Program with EPA’s Environmental Appeals Board

Technology Transitions Notices of Data Availability

Notice of Data Availability Relevant to Petition Submissions Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020

Environmental Research Apprenticeship Program for College and University Students Request for Applications (RFA)

This funding opportunity allows students to collaborate with EPA scientists.

20th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Session 8

Session 1 bios and summary for the workshop.

2023 Decon Conference Agenda

Code of Conduct and Commitment to Diversity for EPA's International Decontamination Research & Development Conference.

Positions in the Office of Regional Counsel in Chicago (EPA Region 5)

Attorney positions in Chicago

EPA Analysis of the Price of RINs and Small Refineries

This analysis is issued in response to a recommendation in the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) November 2022 report on EPA’s Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) Program.

R.H. Capital-Beets, LLC - Clean Water Act Public Notice

The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against R.H. Capital-Beets, LLC, a business located at 2015 Clara Drive, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, for alleged violations of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (“S

Manor Chemical Company, Inc. - Clean Water Act Public Notice

EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Manor Chemical Company, Inc., for alleged violations at the chemical manufacturing facility located at 6901 Heege Road, St. Louis, Missouri

Sun Line, Inc. - Clean Water Act Public Notice

EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) against Sun Line, Inc. for alleged violations at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility