Announcements and Schedules
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2023 Decon Conference Presentation Format Guide
Code of Conduct and Commitment to Diversity for EPA's International Decontamination Research & Development Conference.
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EPA Releases Proposed Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides that Require Endangered Species Act Reviews
EPA is releasing a proposed guidance document for antimicrobial pesticide registrants.
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EPA Proposes Rule to Revoke Most Food Uses of the Insecticide Chlorpyrifos
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.
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EPA Updates Annual Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fee Materials for FY2025
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.
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EPA Issues Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene
EPA is releasing the draft risk evaluation for 1,3-butadiene for public comment and peer review.
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Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) Meetings and Materials
This page contains a list of meetings and associated minutes about the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.
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The Pathway to Green and Complete Streets: Steps, Success Stories, and Lessons Learned
This webcast will address strategies and lessons learned from two dynamic outreach and education programs.
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Improving numerical models of atmospheric pollution to inform multiscale air quality policy and management
The fellow will learn how numerical models are developed by EPA and combined with measurements to advance scientific understanding of ambient air pollution sources and their impacts on public health.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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EPA Releases Final Guidance for Pesticide Submissions for New Outdoor Uses that Require Endangered Species Act Reviews
EPA released final guidance to pesticide registrants to improve the efficiency of EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) analyses for new outdoor uses of existing conventional pesticides and biopesticide active ingredients.
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EPA Issues Draft Risk Evaluation for Flame Retardant TCEP
EPA Issues Draft Risk Evaluation for Flame Retardant TCEP
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EPA Requests Nominations for the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals
EPA is is calling for nominations of prospective candidates to serve on its Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) established under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). There are 18 SACC members, with 8 membership terms expiring in 2024.
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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Petition for Rulemaking to Require Efficacy Data for Systemic Insecticides
EPA is seeking public comment on a petition received from the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) an other signatories for the Agency to initiate on neonicoitinoids.
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Ecological Assessment of Hazardous Waste Sites: A Field and Laboratory Reference
Provides guidance on designing, implementing, and interpreting ecological assessments of hazardous waste sites.
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Halogenated and Aromatic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by Gas Chromatography: SW-846 Methods 8010A and 8020A or Method 8021A
Summarizes holding times and preservation for halogenated and aromatic volatile organic compounds by gas chromatography. Also provides a target compound list, and calibration procedures.
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Lead Service Line Identification and Replacement Webinars
epa lead service line replacement webinar series