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THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA) FAQ

• What is a pesticide for purposes of regulation under FIFRA? 
• How does EPA determine if a product is a pesticide? 
• What products are not considered to be pesticides? 
• What requirements must be met to distribute and sell a pesticide in the United States?
• What is the standard under which EPA determines whether to register a pesticide for sale in the United States?
• Are there various types of pesticide registrations?
• Does EPA routinely reexamine registrations issued years ago? 
• Is there an EPA procedure for examining whether a pesticide should remain registered based on special concerns regarding its potential risks? 
• What procedure does EPA generally follow if it determines that a pesticide should not be registered? 
• Are there faster ways for EPA to stop the use of a pesticide that EPA believes is not safe? 
• Do pesticide registrants have reporting obligations? 
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THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) FAQ

• What is a chemical substance for purposes of regulation under TSCA?
• Are there any exemptions from the definition of a "chemical substance"?
• What are "articles" under TSCA?
• Who is subject to TSCA requirements?
• How does EPA keep track of the chemical substances subject to TSCA?
• How can a person search the confidential portion of the TSCA Inventory?
• What chemical substances are subject to PMN requirements?
• What are the exemptions from PMN requirements?
• What information does EPA initially seek in a PMN?
• When must a NOC be submitted?
• Can EPA require persons to test chemical substances subject to TSCA?
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HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT UNDER RCRA FAQ

• What is RCRA?
• What is a hazardous waste?
• What are the four hazardous waste characteristics?
• What are the three types of listed wastes?
• Are recycled hazardous waste regulated under RCRA?
• What is a hazardous waste generator?
• Are all hazardous waste generators regulated in the same way?
• What are the requirements for conditionally exempt small quantity Generators (CESQGs)?
• What are the requirements for small quantity generators (SQGs) and large quantity generators (LQGs)?
• What are the requirements of hazardous waste transporters?
• Do generators of hazardous waste need a RCRA permit?
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