Announcements and Schedules

Primary Sulfur Dioxide NAAQS Implementation Schedule

The effective date for the primary sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) established in 2012, is followed by designations of nonattainment areas and subsequently required state implementation plans (SIPs).

Support Documents for Fluoride Chemicals in Drinking Water Section 21 Petition

Documents supporting the Section 21 petition submitted by Fluoride Action Network.

Now Available: Latest Update to the TSCA Inventory

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the May 2024 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory.

EPA Releases New Resource Database and Reporting Tool Improvements Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Period

EPA is reminding companies that the 2024 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) cycle submission period begins on June 1, 2024, and runs through September 30, 2024.

EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluation Documents for Two Phthalates for Public Comment and Peer Review

On May 17, 2024, EPA released the draft risk evaluation documents for DIDP and DINP for public comment and peer review.

April 18-20, 2023 HSRB Meeting

HSRB Meeting for April 18-20, 2023

EPA Issues Final Rule to Require Reporting for Seven Additional PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory

EPA is issuing a final rule to update the list of chemicals subject to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting to include seven additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for Reporting Year 2024.

Register for EPA’s Webinar on Bilingual Pesticide Labels

The US EPA hosted an public webinar to obtain public input on bilingual pesticide labeling.

EPA Releases Spanish Lead Awareness Curriculum to Spread Knowledge About Preventing Childhood Lead Exposure

EPA Posts Draft Biological Opinion for Carbaryl and Methomyl for Public Comment

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

EPA Releasing Additional Data on the Ongoing Uses of Chrysotile Asbestos as the Agency Pursues a Final Rulemaking

asbestos notice of data availability available for public comment

EPA Finds NMP and 1-BP Present Unreasonable Risks to Human Health

Upcoming Webinar: Approach for Reviewing Mixed Metal Oxides, including New and Modified Cathode Active Materials (CAMs)

Biofuels Webinar Series: New Chemicals Program Risk Management Actions, TSCA Section 5 Orders and Significant New Use Rules

Listserv announcing biofuels webinar

EPA Response to RFC 11001

Response to Ms Randlshofer that IRIS assessment of halogenated platinum salts is not needed due to platinum fuel additived being removed from the list of registered additives for use in on-road diesel vehicles

U.S. EPA Webinar on Proposed Regulation of n-methylpyrrolidone under TSCA

Public webinar to present information and hear public remarks on the proposed regulation of n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) under TSCA section 6(a).

Updates on EPA Efforts to Address PFAS in Pesticide Packaging

EPA news update

White House Announcement on the Regulation of Biotechnology

The White House posted a blog unveiling documents as part of the Administration’s continuing effort to modernize the federal regulatory system for biotechnology products as well as clarify various roles of the EPA, FDA in evaluating new biotechnologies.

EPA Releases Test Methods and Guidance for Long-Lasting Antimicrobial Efficacy Claims

On Friday, October 7, 2022 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued finalized guidance and test methods for registering antimicrobial products with residual efficacy against viruses and bacteria.

EPA Completes Scientific Testing of Pesticide Products for PFAS

EPA is taking another step in addressing concerns that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been found in pesticide products by releasing a summary of the laboratory analysis of 10 pesticide products reported to contain PFAS residues.