Pesticide Registration Manual: Chapter 21 - Directions for Submitting Applications and Contacting EPA
Directions for Submitting Applications and Contacting EPA
PLEASE NOTE: An alternative to hard copy deliveries is available for certain types of actions via the Pesticide Submission Portal. The Portal is accessed through EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX) Network and requires user registration.
Registrants currently submitting CDs or DVDs using the e-Dossier downloadable tool or their own builder tools using EPA’s XML guidance can use the portal and forego courier delivery costs. Additional information, including a user guide and updated XML guidance, is available on EPA’s Electronic Submission for Pesticide Applications page.
Where to Send Applications for Product Registrations
Applications for registration, petitions, experimental use permits, etc., must be sent to the following address, using the appropriate distribution code (see below):
- by U.S. Postal Service Delivery:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Document Processing Desk (Distribution Code)
Office of Pesticide Programs (7504P)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington DC 20460-0001
- or by Personal (hand)/Courier Service Delivery:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Document Processing Desk (Distribution Code)
Office of Pesticide Programs (7504P)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
The Document Processing Desk (DPD) is the point of delivery for all hard copy deliveries addressed to OPP’s regulatory divisions. The DPD does not accept deliveries addressed to OPP’s non-regulatory divisions. Hours of operation for the DPD are: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
View directions to One Potomac Yard and security/building access information.
Using the Correct Distribution Code
Using the correct distribution code enables the Agency to process applications more quickly, since the application can be quickly identified and routed. Please refer to the list below for a selection of codes to be used in making a submission to the Office of Pesticide Programs. Failure to use the appropriate code can lead to delays in processing your action.
Distribution Codes for OPP Regulatory Divisions
Section 3 ‑ Product Registrations
| Submission Type | Distribution Code |
|---|---|
| Application for New Product Registration | REGFEE |
| Non‑Fast Track Amendment to Existing Registration | REGFEE |
| Fast Track Amendment to Existing Registration | AMEND |
| PRIA Fee Waiver Request | WAIVER |
| Request to Withdraw a Pending Registration Application | WD |
| Certification of Registration (Gold Seal letter) | CERT |
| Response to PR Notice | PRN |
Other Regulatory Submissions
| Submission Type | Distribution Code |
|---|---|
| Total Release of Fog | FOG |
| Electronic Data Submission for EDSP | E-Sub PRD-EDSP |
| Unreasonable Adverse Effects Data Report | 6(a)(2) |
| Emergency Exemption | EMEX |
| Experimental Use Permit | REGFEE |
| Genetically Modified and/or Nonindigenous Microbial Pesticide Pre-EUP Notifications | BIOTECH |
| Minor Use (IR‑4) Petition | R4 |
| Special Local Need Registration | SLN |
| Supplemental (Distributor) Registration | DIST |
| Notifications | NOTIF |
| Data Submitters List | DSL |
| Voluntary Cancellation | VOLCAN |
| Voluntary Use Deletion | USEDEL |
| Maintenance Fees | MFEE |
| Reconstruction of Jacket | RECON |
| Inert Ingredient Actions | INERT |
| Spray Drift Reduction Technology Program | SDRTP |
| Water Soluble Packaging amendments where mixing directions changes are due to an Agency initiated action | WSP |
Administrative Actions
| Submission Type | Distribution Code |
|---|---|
| Request for a Company Number | NEWCO |
| Company Name, Address or Agent Change | COADR |
| Transfer of Companies, Products or Data | XFER |
Data Call‑In Responses (Product Specific)
| Submission Type | Distribution Code |
|---|---|
| Response to a Data Call‑In | DCI‑RD‑PMxx |
| Response to a Reregistration Eligibility Document | RED‑RD‑PMxx |
Note: (xx identifies the PM Team number)
Data Call‑In Responses (Generic)
| Submission Type | Distribution Code |
|---|---|
| Response to a Data Call‑In | DCI‑PRD‑xxx |
| Response to a Reregistration Eligibility Document | RED‑PRD‑xxx |
| Response to EDSP Data Call-In | EDSP-PRD-xxx |
Note: (xxx identifies the regulatory case number or chemical name as specified in individual OPP instructions)
Where to Send Applications for Pesticide and Pesticide Device Producing Establishments
Applications for pesticide-producing establishments and reports for pesticide producing establishments should be sent to the following:
For Domestic Establishments:
Applications should be sent to the EPA Regional Office having jurisdiction over the state in which the company headquarters is located.
For Foreign Establishments:
Foreign companies should submit their application to:
Michelle Stevenson
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Agriculture Division (2225A)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Telephone number: (202) 564-2280
Where to Send Notices of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices
19 CFR 12.112 (PDF) (2 pp, 184.54 K) requires an importer desiring to import pesticides or devices into the United States to submit EPA Form 3540-1, Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices, to the U.S. EPA prior to the arrival of shipment in the United States. The completed form should be sent to the appropriate Regional office where the import will be occurring. EPA Regional Offices and the states that they cover are listed in the instructions on the form. More information about importing pesticides.
Organizational Charts
Links to the organizational charts for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), and EPA Regional Offices are presented below.
Contacting EPA
The following Web pages list individuals to contact for: