United States·FIFRA·
EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessments For Key Pesticides
The draft assessments highlight significant concerns regarding the impact of these pesticides on both human health and the environment.
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United States·Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)·
EPA's 2023 TRI Report Highlights 1.5 Million Pounds Of PFAS-Related Waste
The EPA is conducting thorough quality checks to ensure data accuracy, with a revised dataset expected in October 2024.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Proposes New Insecticide Strategy To Protect Endangered Species And Habitats
The draft, open for public comment until 23 September 2024, advances the EPA's efforts to balance pesticide use with conservation under the ESA and FIFRA.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Seeks Public Input On Syngenta's New Herbicide Use Application
A product with dicamba and S-metolachlor is proposed for use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans.
United States·
EPA Proposes Revocation Of Polytetrafluoroethylene Tolerance Exemption In Pesticides
The EPA's decision to propose the revocation stems from the fact that PTFE is no longer used in any registered pesticide products in the United States.
United States·FIFRA·
Ledprona: EPA Greenlights Innovative Biopesticide For Potato Crops
Ledprona's mechanism of action is based on RNA interference (RNAi), a natural process used by plants and animals for disease protection.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Proposes Interim Registration Review Decision For Malathion
Stakeholders and interested parties can submit their feedback during the 60-day public comment period.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Announces New Measures For Pesticide Spray Drift
All petitions for new active ingredients seeking initial U.S. registration must include a detailed human health spray drift assessment.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Grants Petition To Regulate PFAS Formed During Plastic Fluorination
The regulation of PFAS in plastic fluorination is expected to have wide-reaching implications for industries relying on fluorinated plastic containers.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Releases Draft Opinion On Methomyl's Impact On Wildlife
The FWS draft BiOp concludes that the use of methomyl, as currently registered, is likely to jeopardize 82 listed species and adversely modify 34 critical habitats.
United States·Clean Air Act·
Companies Pay $1mn CIVIL Penalties In Alleged Violation Of Clean Air Act
Additionally, the companies will upgrade equipment to cut emissions, perform regular compliance checks, and speed up leak repairs.
United States·TSCA·
New EPA Guidance On Methylene Chloride Compliance Released
The compliance guide provides detailed information to help entities understand the rule’s requirements and their responsibilities.
United States·
EPA Proposes New Mitigation Measures For Atrazine Contamination
EPA will take public comment on the revised proposal.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Calls For Public Comment On New Framework Addressing Antibacterial And Antifungal Resistance Risks
The framework guides the EPA's collaboration with federal agencies to balance the agricultural benefits of pesticides while minimising public health impact.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Develops Standard Protocols For Disinfectant Residue Analysis On Hard Surfaces
The protocols aim to apply disinfectants quantitatively, determine post-application residue levels on surfaces, and establish a standard analysis method.
United States·
EPA Reaches Settlement With J. Da Silva Properties For Violations Of Federal Lead-Based Paint Rules
An inspection conducted by the EPA in August 2022 revealed several violations of the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule at properties owned by J. Da Silva Properties.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation Of 1,1-Dichloroethane And Draft Hazard Assessment Of 1,2-Dichloroethane For Public Comment And Peer Review
The EPA is now inviting public comments on the draft documents for a 60-day period following the publication of the Federal Register notice.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Releases Updates On Organophosphate Pesticides Dicrotophos, Dimethoate, And Tetrachlorvinphos
These updates are part of the EPA's ongoing effort to ensure these pesticides meet current safety standards.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Proposes New Regulations On n-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)
The EPA has conducted an economic analysis estimating the incremental costs of the proposed rule to be approximately $396 million annually over 20 years.
United States·Clean Air Act·
EPA Enforcement Actions At Facilities In Arizona, California, And Nevada Address Chemical Safety Deficiencies
The Clean Air Act mandates that facilities using extremely hazardous substances must develop and implement risk management plans.
