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• Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Ban on Most Uses of Methylene Chloride, Protecting Workers and Communities from Fatal Exposure

  Rule requires stronger worker safety requirements for remaining industrial uses

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Ban on Most Uses of Methylene Chloride, Protecting Workers and Communities from Fatal Exposure

  • Release Date: April 30, 2024

• EPA Finalizes Stronger Chemical Risk Evaluation Process to Protect Workers and Communities

  EPA News Release: EPA Finalizes Stronger Chemical Risk Evaluation Process to Protect Workers and Communities

  • Release Date: April 23, 2024

• EPA takes action against Bethel, Connecticut company for lead renovation rule violations

  EPA News Release: EPA takes action against Bethel, Connecticut company for lead renovation rule violations

  • Release Date: April 23, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Cut PFAS from U.S. Government Custodial Contracts

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Cut PFAS from U.S. Government Custodial Contracts

  • Release Date: April 8, 2024

• EPA warns farmworkers about risks of Dacthal

  Agency developing next steps to address risks

  EPA News Release: EPA warns farmworkers about risks of Dacthal

  • Release Date: April 1, 2024

• EPA Work in Vermont Helping Reduce Lead Paint Exposure Risks Among Children

  EPA News Release: EPA Work in Vermont Helping Reduce Lead Paint Exposure Risks Among Children

  • Release Date: October 31, 2019

• EPA settlement with Chambersburg chemical manufacturer enforces pesticide safeguards

  EPA News Release: EPA settlement with Chambersburg chemical manufacturer enforces pesticide safeguards

  • Release Date: October 31, 2019

• EPA reminds citizens to take additional steps if handling mercury; children are particularly sensitive

  EPA News Release: EPA reminds citizens to take additional steps if handling mercury; children are particularly sensitive

  • Release Date: October 31, 2019

• La EPA propone regla para actualizar los requisitos de la zona de exclusión de aplicación de pesticidas

  La propuesta realiza mejoras dirigidas importantes para los requisitos de la Zona de exclusión de aplicación para proporcionar mayor facilidad de trabajo continuando a la vez la protección de los trabajadores agrícolas

  Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La EPA propone regla para actualizar los requisitos de la zona de exclusión de aplicación de pesticidas

  • Release Date: October 24, 2019

• EPA selects Zender Environmental Health and Research Group and the Alaska Forum, Inc. for $400,000 in Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants

  Agency: Brownfields Job Training Grants Provide Skilled Workers for Alaska Communities

  EPA News Release: EPA selects Zender Environmental Health and Research Group and the Alaska Forum, Inc. for $400,000 in Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants

  • Release Date: October 24, 2019

• EPA Proposes Rule to Update Pesticide Application Exclusion Zone Requirements

  Proposal makes important, targeted improvements to the Application Exclusion Zone requirements to provide greater workability while continuing to protect farm workers

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Rule to Update Pesticide Application Exclusion Zone Requirements

  • Release Date: October 24, 2019

• U.S. EPA requires ag companies to better manage pesticides in San Joaquin Valley

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA requires ag companies to better manage pesticides in San Joaquin Valley

  • Release Date: October 23, 2019

• EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Pesticides Storage Facility in Manati, Puerto Rico

  EPA News Release: EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Pesticides Storage Facility in Manati, Puerto Rico

  • Release Date: October 22, 2019

• EPA releases outreach materials to help keep children safe from environmental hazards

  EPA News Release: EPA releases outreach materials to help keep children safe from environmental hazards

  • Release Date: October 4, 2019

• EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Contaminated Non-Residential Properties in Vineland, New Jersey

  EPA News Release: EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Contaminated Non-Residential Properties in Vineland, New Jersey

  • Release Date: October 3, 2019