Announcements and Schedules
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EPA Takes Next Step in the Endangered Species Act Review of Three Neonicotinoids
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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EPA Registers Air Sanitizer for Residential and Commercial Use Against Influenza and Coronavirus
EPA registered Lysol Air Sanitizer, a new pesticide product that can be used in the air against bacteria and viruses such as influenza and coronaviruses.
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EPA Reopens Public Comment Period on Application for Experimental Use Permit to Combat Mosquitoes
EPA is reopening the public comment period regarding an application from Oxitec Ltd. for an experimental use permit (EUP) for genetically engineered OX513A Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
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Clarification and Time Extension for Water Soluble Packaging Instructions
he Environmental Protection Agency is extending the time for registrants to submit revised labels for products with water soluble packaging.
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Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting May 2-3, 2018
EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs will hold a public meeting of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Thursday, May 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
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FIFRA SAP Meeting on “Evaluation of a Proposed Approach to Refine the Inhalation Risk Assessment for Point of Contact Toxicity: A Case Study Using a New Approach Methodology (NAM).” Request for Nominations and Notice of Public Meeting
EPA is seeking nominations for expert ad hoc members of the FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel to evaluate a proposed approach to refine an inhalation risk assessments for point of contact toxicity.
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EPA Releases Revised Pesticide Test Guidelines for Fire Ants and Invertebrate Pests of Pets
The EPA final efficacy test guidelines are now available for pesticides used against fire ants and invertebrate pests of pets.
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New Frequently Asked Questions on Honeybee Toxicity Testing for Registrants and Contract Laboratories
The EPA has published Frequently Asked Questions on Honeybee Toxicity Testing for Registrants and Contract Laboratories
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EPA Releases Final Biological Evaluations of Three Chemicals’ Impacts on Endangered Species
EPA has released its final biological evaluations (BEs) for effects of chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion on threatened and endangered species and their designated critical habitat.
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Register for the Spray Drift Management Webinar
EPA will offer a Strategies for Managing Pesticide Spray Drift Webinar on March 15, 2018.
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Science Advisory Panel Meeting on PBPK Modeling Postponed
EPA is postponing the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) meeting scheduled for October 24-27, 2017 due to the unavailability of experts for the peer review panel.
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EPA Posts Draft Revised Biological Opinion for Malathion, Chlorpyrifos, and Diazinon for Public Comment
EPA is posting and seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) draft revised BiOp for malathion, chlorpyrifos, and diazinon, three organophosphate insecticides commonly used to control foliage and soil insect pests.
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EPA Celebrates National Farmworker Awareness Week
EPA is celebrating National Farmworker Awareness Week March 25 to March 31, 2021
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Final OCSPP Product Performance Test Guidelines for Antimicrobial Pesticides Series 810.2000-2200
EPA announces the availability of final test guidelines for “Series 810 – Product Performance Test Guidelines: Group B – Antimicrobial Efficacy Test Guidelines
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Record of Decision San Jacinto River Waste Pits, Harris County, Texas
Record of Decision San Jacinto River Waste Pits, Harris County, Texas
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EPA Calls for Comments on Candidates for Peer Review of Two Phthalates
EPA calls for comments on candidates to serve as ad hoc reviewers assisting the SACC in the peer review of the draft risk evaluations for DIDP and DINP. Comments are due May 9, 2024.
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EPA Opens Public Comment Period on Proposal to Register a New Mosquito Repellent Product
EPA is accepting public comments on its proposal to register the first outdoor product containing the insecticide transfluthrin.
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EPA Extends Flexibilities to Minimize Supply-Chain Disruptions Facing the Pesticide Industry
The U.S. EPA has extended supply chain flexibilities for registrants of certain conventional and bio-pesticide products.
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EPA Releases Summary of Dicamba-Related Incident Reports from the 2021 Growing Season
as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to transparency and scientific integrity, the Agency is providing a summary of dicamba-related incident reports from the 2021 growing season.