Announcements and Schedules

EPA Awards $10 Million to Oregon State University to Support Pesticide Safety Education

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

EPA Releases New Methodology to Detect Low Levels of PFAS in Plastic Containers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is releasing a new methodology for detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in plastic containers, taking another step to protect the public from these harmful chemicals.

EPA Announces Experts Selected for Letter Peer Review of Draft Risk Evaluation for TCEP

EPA published the list of scientific experts selected to review the 2023 Draft Risk Evaluation TCEP. The letter peer review is expected to begin on March 13, 2024.

Register for EPA’s Webinar on the Five Chemicals Being Prioritized for Risk Evaluation Under TSCA

EPA Requests Public Comments on Candidates for Membership on the TSCA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals

EPA is opening a 30-day comment period to request input from the public on nominations for candidates to serve on the SACC

EPA Takes Action to Address Concerns with TSCA Fees

EPA is working to address issues identified with implementation of the TSCA Fees Rule.

EPA Calls for Nominations for 2022 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

Listserv announcing the opening of nominations for the 2022 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards.

Register for Upcoming Webinar on Reducing Animal Testing

Join the U.S. EPA, PETA Science Consortium International, Institute for In Vitro Sciences, and California Department of Pesticide Regulation on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. EST for a webinar on the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs).