Global·United States·FIFRA·
EPA Halts Acceptance Of Data For Pesticide Registration From A Non-Compliant Laboratory
In May 2023, the EPA reviewed two suspicious studies conducted at Palamur, leading to concerns about possible data falsification.
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United States·TSCA·
EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluation For DIDP And DINP
Both phthalates are used in various products, including building materials, automotive care products, and electronics.
United States·Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)·
EPA Adds New PFAS To Toxic Release Inventory For 2024
This rule aims to bolster transparency regarding PFAS use, aiding in public health efforts by providing critical data on chemical releases.
United States·Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA)·
EPA's FY 2023 PRIA Report: Progress Amid Budget Woes In Pesticide Regulation
A critical issue highlighted in the report is the substantial budget shortfall faced by the EPA’s pesticide program.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Peer Reviewers Provide Feedback On TCEP Risk Evaluation
The agency aims to publish its final report with comprehensive risk characterization and determination by 2025.
United States·TSCA·
Understanding The EPA's New Regulations On Methylene Chloride And Impacts On Industries
The regulation identifies specific uses of Methylene Chloride that are either prohibited outright or subject to stringent controls.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Finalizes Stronger Chemical Risk Evaluation Process
All risk evaluations initiated 30 days post-publication will adhere to these updated procedures.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Publishes Update On Draft Herbicide Strategy (April 2024)
The EPA continues to engage with various stakeholders to refine the strategy, with the final version scheduled for release by 30 August 2024.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Seeks Public Comment On Asbestos Risk Evaluation
The EPA is keen on receiving input on the draft evaluation, particularly concerning the assessment methodologies and conclusions drawn.
United States·Clean Air Act·
EPA Regulations To Transform Air Quality Standards In Chemical And Polymer Industries
One of the central aspects of the new regulations is the tightened controls on equipment leaks of VOCs in SOCMI.
United States·
EPA Updates Interim Guidance On PFAS Destruction And Disposal
The guidance zeroes in on three large-scale capacity technologies — thermal destruction, landfills, and underground injection.
United States·
Biden-Harris Administration Sets National Drinking Water Standard For PFAS
The rule sets limits for five individual PFAS chemicals and also establishes a combined limit for mixtures of certain PFAS.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Implements New Measures To Safeguard Endangered Species From Harmful Insecticides
The mitigation measures are for the use of three widely-used insecticides: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Issues Warning On Herbicide Dacthal
Used extensively in agricultural and non-agricultural settings, DCPA is a key herbicide for crops like broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, and onions.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Initiates Lead Inspection Campaign In Manchester, NH, To Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning
The campaign's primary focus is on ensuring adherence to the Toxic Substances Control Act's lead paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Initiates New Testing On PFAS Chemicals To Address "Forever Chemicals" Crisis
3M and Wacker Chemical to test 2-(N-Methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)ethanol (NMeFOSE) under EPA order.
United States·Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)·
EPA Reports A 21% Decrease In Toxic Chemical Releases Over A Decade
The EPA's analysis details how facilities are handling their chemical waste, emphasizing a shift towards more sustainable practices.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Seeks Expert Reviewers For 1,1-Dichloroethane Risk Evaluation
Nominations are to be submitted by 11 April 2024, marking a crucial phase in the evaluation process.
United States·TSCA·
Detailed Overview Of The Asbestos Ban Under The Biden-Harris Administration
The new regulations target the cessation of chrysotile asbestos use, which is prevalent in various products.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Releases Preliminary Findings On Formaldehyde Risks, Invites Public Review
The draft highlights that the greatest risk of formaldehyde exposure occurs in workplaces where it is used without protective measures.
