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EPA Seeks Comment on Fumigant Risk Mitigation Collection and Emergency Biocide Use for NASA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its Information Collection Request (ICR) for Soil and Non-Soil Fumigant Risk Mitigation and has announced an emergency exemption request for the use of ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) as a biocide on the International Space Station. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention - Office of Mission Critical Operations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named for the fumigant risk mitigation activities - Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) is referenced by chemical name (CAS No. 643798), but no manufacturer is specified - Products/Services Requested: - Training for fumigators and pesticide handlers - Dissemination of safety information - Community outreach and education programs - First responder training - Labeling and user posting requirements for fumigant products - Fumigant management plans and participation in EPA-approved training - Emergency use of OPA as a biocide in the International Space Station's coolant system - Quantities: - Over 146,000 respondents for the information collection activities - 1 emergency exemption use of OPA (CAS No. 643798) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory participation for certified applicators and pesticide handlers - Focus on risk mitigation measures under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - EPA is seeking input on reducing paperwork burden, especially for small businesses - Emergency exemption for OPA use is specific to NASA's International Space Station

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of and soliciting public comment on the renewal of an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to Soil and Non-Soil Fumigant Risk Mitigation. This ICR involves activities such as training for fumigators, safety information dissemination, community outreach, first responder training, and labeling requirements for fumigant products. The collection supports the implementation of risk mitigation measures for certain fumigants as required under FIFRA. Comments on the collection are requested by November 10, 2026.

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