Announcements and Schedules
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EPA Announces Initiatives to Improve Efficiency, Worker Protections and Transparency in New Chemical Reviews
EPA Announces Initiatives to Improve Efficiency, Worker Protections and Transparency in New Chemical Reviews
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Update on the Status of TSCA Risk Management Rule for TCE
EPA is further postponing until August 2025 certain requirements related to the TSCA section 6(g) exemptions in the final TCE rule.
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EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation of 1,1-Dichloroethane and Draft Hazard Assessment of 1,2-Dichloroethane for Public Comment and Peer Review
In July 2024, EPA released its draft risk evaluation for 1,1-dichloroethane and the draft human hazard assessment supporting the draft risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane under TSCA for public comment and peer review.
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EPA Appoints New Members to the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals
In July 2024, EPA appointed four new members and reappointed six current members to serve on the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) established under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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Register for EPA’s Webinar on the Final Confidential Business Information Rule
EPA is hosting a public webinar on Tuesday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. EDT on the Agency’s recently finalized procedural rule for submitting confidential business information (CBI) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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EPA to Close Out Specific Antimicrobial Notification Actions to Reduce Backlog and Improve Efficiencies
The Environmental Protection Agency will close out antimicrobial actions.
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October 22-28 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Listserv sent out by OCSPP 10/18/23
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EPA and FDA to Seek Public Input on Modernizing Their Approach to Oversight of Certain Products
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seek public comment on modernizing their approach to oversight
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October 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
To raise awareness about childhood lead exposure and lead poisoning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will observe National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Oct. 20-26, 2024.
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FDA, USDA, and EPA to Hold Public Sessions on Agricultural Biotechnology
The purpose of the meetings is to provide the public an opportunity to share information, experiences, and suggestions to help inform the development of this education and outreach initiative.
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FDA and EPA announce virtual public meeting and comment period on modernizing their approach to oversight of certain products for animals, including flea and tick products
The FDA and EPA have announced a virtual public meeting and comment period on modernizing their approach modernizing flea and tick products.
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Join EPA in Observing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Join EPA in Observing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
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EPA Announces Early Mitigation for Sulfuryl Fluoride Used to Fumigate Homes
The US EPA has announced a final early mitigation decision for fumigant sulfuryl fluoride.
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EPA Proposes Framework for Interagency Collaboration on the Review of Potential for Resistance from Antibacterial and Antifungal Pesticides
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 Issues Final Cancellation Order and Updates to Existing Stocks Provisions for Several Chlorpyrifos Products
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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Tribal Wetland Program Development Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity
Tribal Wetland Program Development Grants Request for Proposals website posting.
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Would a proposal that includes satellite-based chlorophyll-a estimation, spatial algal bloom prediction, and/or machine learning-driven phytoplankton assessment align with the objectives and scope of this current funding opportunity?
These could be eligible activities. If you have questions about the NOFO scope and objectives, please see Section 3: Program Description of the NOFO document for a description of the Base Monitoring Program and Supplement Studies. An application that meets all threshold eligibility requirements (see Section 2 of the NOFO…
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SW-846 Update VII Announcements
SW-846 Update VII announcements for public comment
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EPA Finalizes TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,1-Dichloroethane
EPA released its final risk evaluation for 1,1-dichloroethane conducted under TSCA.
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EPA Proposes Updates to Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update two voluntary consensus standards in its Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).