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Experts giving a questionnaire

United States·TSCA·5 Mar 2024

EPA Seeks Public Input On Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Peer Reviewers

The public is encouraged to submit their comments and feedback on these candidates by 14 March 2024.

United States·TSCA·5 Mar 2024

Farmer sprayign pesticide in a field

United States·FIFRA·4 Mar 2024

EPA Takes Action Against New England Companies For Pesticide Reporting Violations

The fines are as follows: Seaman Paper Company is fined $1,400, Ferti Technologies CT Corp $1,000, and Exoban, LLC $500.

United States·FIFRA·4 Mar 2024

Unlabelled plastic chemical containers

United States·FIFRA·26 Feb 2024

EPA Seeks Penalties For Unlawful Pesticide Sales In St. Louis

The EPA filed a complaint seeking $149,659 in civil penalties from Tommy Wilson for selling pesticides.

United States·FIFRA·26 Feb 2024

Colourful plastic containers stacked

United States·TSCA·19 Feb 2024

EPA Unveils Method For Detecting PFAS In Plastic Containers

The novel method allows for the accurate detection and quantification of 32 PFAS compounds directly from the container walls.

United States·TSCA·19 Feb 2024

Report documents on table with a pen

United States·TSCA·19 Feb 2024

EPA Extends Deadline For Polymer Exemption Reporting

The new deadline is now set for 31 March 2024, offering relief to companies facing difficulties with the electronic reporting tool.

United States·TSCA·19 Feb 2024

Broadleaf weeds

United States·FIFRA·19 Feb 2024

EPA Responds To Court Ruling On Dicamba Herbicide

The EPA issues an Existing Stocks Order which is specifically tailored for the 2024 growing season.

United States·FIFRA·19 Feb 2024

Pair of scientists in a lab

United States·TSCA·19 Feb 2024

EPA Announces Expert Panel For TCEP Risk Evaluation Peer Review

The EPA is also poised to conduct a virtual public meeting on 5 March 2024 where stakeholders can oral public comments.

United States·TSCA·19 Feb 2024

United States·FIFRA·19 Feb 2024

EPA Awards $10 Million To Oregon State University For Pesticide Safety Education

The $10 million funding, spanning five years from 2024 to 2029, is part of a broader effort to ensure the safe use of pesticides across the nation.

United States·FIFRA·19 Feb 2024

Chemicals in a lab

United States·TSCA·12 Feb 2024

EPA Introduces Finalised Revisions To TSCA Fees Rule

The finalised rule introduces reduced fees for EPA-initiated risk evaluations and new chemical submissions.

United States·TSCA·12 Feb 2024

Lemons being sprayed with pesticide

United States·FIFRA·12 Feb 2024

EPA And USDA Collaborate To Safeguard Endangered Species And Promote Sustainable Farming

The MOU also paves the way for joint outreach efforts, with the EPA and USDA planning to engage stakeholders.

United States·FIFRA·12 Feb 2024

Filter irrigation runoff

United States·FIFRA·12 Feb 2024

EPA Announces Opinion In Endangered Species Review For Carbaryl And Methomyl Pesticides

Carbaryl and methomyl, widely employed pesticides, have been under scrutiny due to their potential impacts on wildlife.

United States·FIFRA·12 Feb 2024

Florida panther

United States·FIFRA·12 Feb 2024

EPA Enhances Endangered Species Protections Amid Pesticide Concerns

The initiative marks a significant pivot in the EPA's approach to integrating the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with FIFRA.

United States·FIFRA·12 Feb 2024

Woman reading the back of a food label in a shop

United States·FIFRA·5 Feb 2024

EPA Releases New Guidance On "Absence Of An Ingredient" Claims For Pesticide Labels

This move is anticipated to have a considerable impact on how products are marketed and labelled.

United States·FIFRA·5 Feb 2024

Happy woman drinking a glass of water

United States·Clean Water Act·5 Feb 2024

EPA Advances Environmental Protection With New PFAS Testing Methods

The newly unveiled Method 1633 allows for the detection of 40 PFAS compounds across a wide array of samples.

United States·Clean Water Act·5 Feb 2024

Chemical worker picking up hazardous waste

United States·5 Feb 2024

EPA Proposes To Classify Nine PFAS Chemicals As Hazardous Under RCRA

EPA's evaluation concluded that these nine PFAS compounds meet the necessary criteria for hazardous designation.

United States·5 Feb 2024

Peaches on a peach tree

United States·FIFRA·5 Feb 2024

EPA Reinstates Chlorpyrifos Tolerances Following Court Order

The reinstatement of the tolerances allows for its continued use under specific conditions outlined by the EPA.

United States·FIFRA·5 Feb 2024

Woman using a laptop

United States·31 Jan 2024

EPA Boosts Online Tools For Greener Federal Purchasing, Targets PFAS And Plastics

The EPA has updated its recommendations to exclude ecolabels or standards that solely address individual PFAS chemicals.

United States·31 Jan 2024

Female scientist working in a lab

United States·31 Jan 2024

EPA Announces Public Comment Period For Draft Updates To Scientific Integrity Policy

The EPA values external input on its Scientific Integrity Policy and is open to incorporating public feedback into the final revised policy.

United States·31 Jan 2024

Car driving on a wet road

United States·31 Jan 2024

EPA Launches Advanced Test For 6PPD-Quinone

This development is part of the EPA's broader initiative to assess the environmental impact of 6PPD-quinone and its derivatives.

United States·31 Jan 2024

United States·TSCA·31 Jan 2024

EPA Announces Webinar On Chemical Safety Evaluation

This session will focus on the evaluation process for acetaldehyde, acrylonitrile, benzenamine, MBOCA, and vinyl chloride under TSCA.

United States·TSCA·31 Jan 2024

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