Announcements and Schedules
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EPA Releases Supplemental Analysis to the Draft Risk Evaluation for 1,4-Dioxane for Public Comment
Announcement of release of a supplemental analysis to the draft risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane.
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Methods and Guidance for Testing the Efficacy of Antimicrobials against Biofilm Bacteria on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces
EPA is announcing the availability of two test methods (MB-19 and MB-20) for evaluating the efficacy of antimicrobial pesticides against two biofilm bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
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Upcoming Environmental Modeling Public Meeting on Assessing Exposure and Risk to Pollinators & Plants
Environmental Modeling Public Meeting to discuss current issues related to modeling pesticide fate, transport, and exposure for pesticide risk assessments in a regulatory context
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Reminder: Submit Your Nomination for the 2022 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards by Dec. 10
Listserv reminder of the closing of the nomination period for the green chemistry awards.
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EPA Finalizes Hazard Communication Requirements to Protect Workers’ Health
this page has info on the release of the final unreasonable risk determination for HBCD
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Upcoming Webinars on Use of Non-Animal Test Methods in Chemical Risk Assessment
Listserv announcing three webinars on using non-animal testing in risk assessments
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EPA Finalizes Certain Pesticide Product Performance Data Requirements to Improve Clarity and Reduce Burden for Registrants
EPA announced final product performance data requirements for products claiming efficacy against certain pests.
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Meeting Materials for the September 10-12, 2019 TSCA SACC Meeting
Draft agenda and biosketches for 1-bromopropane SACC meeting
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Science Coordination and Policy (OSCP) Biosketch Instructions, Example, and Fillable Form
We are requesting that you provide information that is focused and appropriate to represent your profession, expertise, scientific or related technical experience, and prior panel or committee experience like that of a Federal Advisory Committee.
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EPA Accepting Public Comments on Candidates to be ad hoc Reviewers for Draft Supplement to the 1,4-Dioxane Risk Evaluation Under TSCA
The U.S. EPA will accept public comments on candidates under consideration for selection as ad hoc reviewers to assist the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) with their review of the 2023 Draft Supplement to the 1,4-Dioxane Risk Evaluation.
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EPA Requests Nominations for Letter Peer Review of White Paper to be Used in the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2 under TSCA
Letter Peer Reviews of White Paper to be Used in the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2 under TSCA
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EPA Expediting Emerging Viral Pathogens Claim Submissions
Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, EPA is expediting the review of submissions from companies requesting to add Emerging Viral Pathogens claims to the labels of their already-registered surface disinfectants.
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Updated Data on TSCA CBI Reviews Now Available
Listserv announcing updated data on CBI reviews
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EPA Releases Guidance on Chemical Data Reporting Petitions
Listserv announcing CDR Petitions Guidance
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EPA Requests Comment on Extending the Timeline for Pesticide Applicators Rule
EPA is requesting comment on a rule to extend the effective date of the Certification and Training rule by 12 months.
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Comment Period Extension for TSCA Fees Rule Reporting
May 26, 2020 listserv on the comment period extension for TSCA fees rule reporting
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EPA Launches Improvement in CDX to Increase Efficiencies for New Chemicals Submitters
EPA is implementing a pop-up notice in CDX to notify submitters of the use of defaults in the absence of information
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EPA Appoints New Members for the Toxic Substances Control Act Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals
Listserv announcing additions to TSCA SACC
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Draft Scope Documents for Manufacturer-Requested Risk Evaluations of DIDP and DINP Available for Public Comment
Listserv announcing draft scope documents for risk evaluations of diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP).