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EPA Releases Final Biological Evaluation for Effects of Inpyrfluxam on Endangered Species

This announcement was published by the EPA on June 21, 2023. Click here for more information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its final biological evaluation (BE) and its response to comments received on the draft BE for the potential effects of inpyrfluxam on federally listed endangered and threatened species and designated […]

EPA Releases Risk Assessment Showing Significant Risks to Human Health from the Herbicide DCPA

This original announcement was published by the EPA on May 31, 2023. Click here for more information. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step to determine whether the herbicide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) can continue to be used safely in light of significant health risks identified. The Agency is releasing and requesting public comment on an Occupational and Residential […]

EPA Completes Scientific Testing of Pesticide Products for PFAS

This original announcement was published by the EPA on May 30, 2023. Click here for more information. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in addressing concerns that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been found in pesticide products by releasing a summary of the laboratory analysis of 10 pesticide […]

EPA Seeking Public Comment on Candidates to be ad hoc Reviewers for Analysis of Atrazine Ecological Risks

This original announcement was published by the EPA on May 24, 2023. Click here for more information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting public comments on candidates who are being considered as ad hoc reviewers to assist the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) with the review […]

EPA Extends Comment Periods for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Proposals

This original announcement was published by the EPA on May 25, 2023. Click here for more information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 15-day extension of the comment period for the ethylene oxide (EtO) proposed interim decision and draft risk assessment addendum under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as well […]