Announcements and Schedules

(Draft Permit) FirstLight Rocky River Station, New Milford, CT, CT0030287

A public notice of a draft permit for FirstLight Rocky River Station, New Milford, CT, CT0030287.

Geographic Locations: Connecticut

Request for Correction 10010 Screening-Level Ecological Risk Assessment for Newark Bay Study Area

Request for Correction by Troy Chemical Corporation, Inc., regarding EPA's 2008 Screening-Level Ecological Risk Assessment for the Newark Bay Study Area.

Water Quality Surveillance and Response System Webinars

Find out more aout how to implement surveillance and response systems at drinking water and wastewater utilities.

Now Available! Free EPA Advisory Services to Quantify Embodied Carbon of Construction Materials

The EPA announces the initial phase of advisory services available to support manufacturers and other organizations that are developing and using environmental product declarations (EPD) to quantify embodied carbon of construction materials.

EPA Resumes Accepting Data for Pesticide Registration from Palamur Laboratory

EPA released its proposed registration decision for products containing the new active ingredient veratrine, an insecticide for direct application to walls and other man-made structures, such as transportation equipment for non-food commodities.

EPA Update on Next Steps for Chlorpyrifos

In light of the November 2, 2023, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to vacate the EPA's 2021 final rule effectively prohibiting the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on food or feed crops, EPA is issuing an update on its intended next steps.

EPA Releases Meeting Minutes and Final Report from Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals 1,1-Dichloroethane and 1,2-Dichloroethane Review

On Nov. 27, 2024, EPA released the meeting minutes and final report from the Sept. 17-19, 2024, SACC public meeting regarding the 2024 draft TSCA risk evaluation for 1,1-dichloroethane and the human health hazard assessment for 1,2-dichloroethane.

Peer Review of 2024 Draft Risk Evaluation for 1,1-Dichloroethane and Draft Hazard Assessment for 1,2-Dichloroethane

EPA is holding a letter peer review of the Agency’s Draft Risk Evaluation for 1,1-Dichloroethane (1,1-DCA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the summer of 2024. This page contains information about the review.

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EPA Finalizes Part 2 TSCA Risk Evaluation for Asbestos

On Nov. 27, 2024, EPA released the final Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos conducted under TSCA.

EPA Announces Interim Guidance on the 2024 Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) Rule

EPA released its proposed registration decision for products containing the new active ingredient veratrine, an insecticide for direct application to walls and other man-made structures, such as transportation equipment for non-food commodities.

Research for Understanding PFAS Uptake and Bioaccumulation in Plant and Animals in Agricultural, Rural, and Tribal Communities Request for Applications (RFA)

New funding opportunities for institutions to conduct research on PFAS in agricultural, rural and tribal communities.

EPA Finalizes Solvent 1,4-Dioxane TSCA Risk Evaluation

EPA has released its final supplement to the risk evaluation and final risk determination for the solvent 1,4-dioxane under TSCA.

EPA Posts Final Endangered Species Act Biological Opinion for Enlist Herbicide Products

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

Swift Beef Company - Clean Water Act Public Notice

The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Swift Beef Company for alleged violations of the terms and conditions of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of the Clea