Guidance Documents Managed by the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP)
This page displays a list of all documents managed by the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention and designated as guidance documents
Guidance DocumentsAgency statements of general applicability, intended to have future effects on the behavior of regulated parties, that set forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue, or an interpretation of a statute or regulation, with some exceptions as detailed in E.O. 13891, Section 2(b). EPA's guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. The agency may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on this website, except to establish historical facts.
Guidance DocumentsAgency statements of general applicability, intended to have future effects on the behavior of regulated parties, that set forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue, or an interpretation of a statute or regulation, with some exceptions as detailed in E.O. 13891, Section 2(b). EPA's guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. The agency may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on this website, except to establish historical facts.You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.
| Document Name (click on link to view) | Original Issue Date | Date Added to this List | Identifier | Topics | Description/Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label Review Manual, Chapter 2: What is a Pesticide? | 2021-01-19 | 2021-01-19 | EPA 705-G-2020-2942 | Pesticide Registration |
This chapter describes what a pesticide is. Note: This guidance document was original published on 3/1/1998, and updated on 1/19/2021. The original guidance document was included in the 2/28/2020 version of the OCSPP guidance list. |
| Product Performance Test Guidelines: Invertebrate Control Agent Product Performance Test Guidelines, OCSPP 810.3100, Treatments for Imported Fire Ants | 2021-01-19 | 2021-01-19 | EPA 712-C-98-410 | Test Guideline; Product Performance |
This test guideline is part of a series of test guidelines that have been developed by EPA for use in the testing of pesticides and toxic substances, and the development of test data for submission to the Agency for review. Note: This guidance document was original published on 3/1/1998, and updated on 1/19/2021. The original guidance document was included in the 2/28/2020 version of the OCSPP guidance list. |
| Product Performance Test Guidelines: Invertebrate Control Agent Product Performance Test Guidelines, OCSPP 810.3300, The Efficacy of Topically Applied Pet Products Against Certain Invertebrate Pests | 2021-01-19 | 2021-01-19 | EPA 712-C-98-411 | Test Guideline; Product Performance |
This test guideline is part of a series of test guidelines that have been developed by EPA for use in the testing of pesticides and toxic substances, and the development of test data for submission to the Agency for review. Note: This guidance document was original published on 3/1/1998, and updated on 1/19/2021. The original guidance document was included in the 2/28/2020 version of the OCSPP guidance list. |
| Compliance Guide for Imported Articles Containing Surface Coatings Subject to the Long-Chain PFAS Significant New Use Rule | 2021-01-19 | 2021-01-19 | RIN 2070-ZA23 | Chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); PFAS | Outlines which imported articles are covered by the agency’s July 2020 final Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) that prohibits companies from manufacturing, importing, processing, or using certain long-chain PFAS without prior EPA review and approval. |
| Guidance for Waiving Acute Dermal Toxicity Tests for Pesticide Technical Chemicals & Supporting Retrospective Analysis | 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-19 | EPA 705-G-2020-3722 | FIFRA, pesticides, data requirements | This guidance document follows upon the final dermal waiver guidance published in November 2016 for pesticide formulations. This document expands the potential for data waivers for acute dermal studies to single active ingredient technical chemicals (technical chemicals) used to formulate end user products. |
| Guidance regarding the Certification of Pesticide Applicators during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency | 2020-07-27 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3719 | FIFRA, Certification of Pesticide Applicators | To help states, tribes, and federal certifying authorities meet both the needs of applicators and the requirements of the Certification of Pesticide Applicators (CPA) rule (40 CFR Part 171) during this COVID-19 PHE, EPA has developed this guidance based on certifying authorities’ input. |
| Fish Bioconcentration Data Requirement: Guidance for Selection of Number of Treatment Concentration | 2020-07-18 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3708 | Pesticide data requirement, Testing Guidance | Clarify EPA recommendations for the number of treatment concentrations needed to result in acceptable fish bioconcentration factor (BCF) studies for pesticide registration (supplements OCSPP Test Guideline 850.1730). |
| 2020 Chemical Data Reporting Frequent Questions | 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3717 | CDR; Chemical Data Reporting; Frequent Questions; FAQ | These Frequent Questions (FQs) are intended to clarify the reporting requirements for Chemical Data Reporting for the 2020 reporting period. |
| Electrostatic Spray Applications / List N | 2020-07-07 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3709 | FIFRA, Antimicrobials | This guidance outlines an expedited review process for adding directions for use for application using electrostatic spray for products intended for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19 |
| TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Byproducts Reporting for the Printed Circuit Board Industry | 2020-06-30 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3716 | CDR; Chemical Data Reporting | This fact sheet provides information on existing Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule requirements related to byproducts reporting by persons who manufacture printed circuit boards and may be subject to CDR. |
| Instructions for Reporting: 2020 TSCA Chemical Data Reporting | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-26 | EPA 705-G-2020-3694 | Chemical Data Reporting | This document, which pertains to EPA CDR reporting during 2020, updates guidance issued for reporting in 2016 to incorporate instructions relevant to 2020 reporting. It provides detailed information and examples about reporting under the CDR rule. |
| Fact Sheet: Reporting after Changes to Company Ownership or Legal Identity | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-26 | EPA 705-G-2020-3695 | Chemical Data Reporting | This fact sheet provides information for persons who may be subject to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule about issues related to changes to company ownership or legal identity which may affect reporting for the 2020 reporting period. |
| Fact Sheet: Imported Articles | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-26 | EPA 705-G-2020-3696 | Chemical Data Reporting | This fact sheet provides information and sample reporting scenarios on the reporting exemption for the import of a chemical substance as part of an article, for purposes of the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule and updated for the 2020 CDR reporting period. |
| Fact Sheet: Importers | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-26 | EPA 705-G-2020-3697 | Chemical Data Reporting | This fact sheet provides information and sample reporting scenarios on existing Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) regulations to persons who could be considered “importers” for purposes of the CDR rule, updated for the 2020 CDR reporting period. |
| Fact Sheet: Reporting Thresholds for 2020 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-26 | EPA 705-G-2020-3698 | Chemical Data Reporting | This fact sheet provides information for persons who may be subject to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule about regulatory reporting thresholds that are applicable to the 2020 reporting period. |
| Guidance on Satisfying the Annual Pesticide Safety Training Requirement under the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard during the COVID-19 Emergency | 2020-06-18 | 2020-06-26 | EPA 705-G-2020-3700 | FIFRA, pesticides, worker protection | This temporary guidance addresses pesticide safety training of farmworkers and pesticide handlers in agriculture as required by the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) (40 CFR 170). EPA is clarifying that pesticide safety training may be presented remotely, provided all of the WPS training requirements are met. |
| Statement Regarding Respiratory Protection Shortages and Reduced Availability of Respirator Fit Testing Related to Pesticide Uses Covered by the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency | 2020-06-01 | 2020-06-15 | EPA 705-G-2020-3699 | Pesticides, FIFRA, worker protection | The EPA has developed this document with the goal of continuing to protect the health of pesticide handlers while acknowledging the challenges that handler employers and pesticide handlers may face with respect to personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| Sample Form U for 2020 Chemical Data Reporting Submissions | 2020-05-25 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3710 | CDR; Chemical Data Reporting; Form U | Following are example printouts of the Form U from e-CDRweb, the CDR electronic reporting tool, used to make 2020 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) submissions. The primary form printouts are associated with manufacturer reporting, including importer and co-manufacturer reporting. The secondary form printouts are associated with the secondary portion of a joint report and are completed by the secondary or tertiary submitter |
| TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Reporting Thresholds for 2020 | 2020-05-25 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3711 | CDR; Chemical Data Reporting; Reporting Thresholds | This fact sheet provides information for persons who may be subject to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule about regulatory reporting thresholds that are applicable to the 2020 reporting period. For 2020, manufacturers must consider production volume from 2016 – 2019 as well as the effect of certain actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) on certain reporting thresholds when determining whether they need to report. |
| 2020 TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Chemical Substances that are the Subject of Certain TSCA Actions | 2020-05-25 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3712 | CDR; Chemical Data Reporting; TSCA Actions | This fact sheet provides information for people who may be subject to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule on how their requirements for reporting for 2020 may be affected when chemical substances are the subject of certain actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Manufacturers must consider the effect of certain TSCA actions on reporting when determining whether they need to report based on production volume thresholds and their eligibility for some of the exemptions which reduce or eliminate reporting requirements. New for 2020 is the addition of TSCA section 4 orders to the list of certain TSCA actions, an updated small manufacturer definition, and a new small government definition. |
| 2020 TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Co-Manufactured Chemicals | 2020-05-25 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3713 | CDR; Chemical Data Reporting; Co-manufacture; Producing Company; Contracting Company | This fact sheet provides information on existing Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) regulations for persons who are involved in co-manufacturing of chemical substances that may be subject to the CDR rule. New procedures for reporting co-manufactured chemical substances are in use beginning with the 2020 CDR submission period. |
| TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Non-Isolated Intermediates | 2020-05-25 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3714 | CDR; Chemical Data Reporting; Byproducts; Intermediates | This fact sheet provides information on the reporting exemption applicable to non-isolated intermediate chemical substances for purposes of the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule (40 CFR 711). |
| TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Kraft Pulp and Paper Process | 2020-05-25 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3715 | CDR; Chemical Data Reporting; Kraft pulping; Byproducts | This fact sheet provides information on Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule requirements related to the reporting of chemical substances manufactured during the Kraft pulp and paper process. |
| Revised Temporary Amendment to Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 98-10 - Notice to Manufacturers, Producers, Formulators and Registrants of Pesticides Products | 2020-05-11 | 2020-06-26 | EPA 705-G-2020-3701 | FIFRA, pesticides, disinfectants | The temporary amendment to PRN 98-10, signed May 11, 2020, allows registrants to notify EPA of certain formulation and manufacturing facility changes and immediately release the product for sale without waiting for EPA approval. EPA has taken this action in order to address reports of shortages of active ingredients used in surface disinfectants on EPA’s List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and to address shortages of food-contact surface sanitizer products used on equipment for food manufacturing and food preparation. |
| CSPP CDX Registration Guide | 2020-04-30 | 2020-07-29 | EPA 705-G-2020-3718 | CDR; CDX; Registration Guide | The Central Data Exchange (CDX) is a system used for many electronic environmental data submissions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). CDX allows users submitting data to the EPA to register for the specific program of interest. This Registration Guide describes the registration process and information requirements associated with Submissions for the Chemical Safety and Pesticide Programs (CSPP). |
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