Laws & Regulations
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Technical Assistance Webinar Series: Strengthening CWA-NPDES Permit Compliance to Protect Surface Waters
Technical Assistance webinars supporting EPA and Authorized State Significant Noncompliance (SNC) Rate Reduction National Compliance Initiative (NCI)
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Wastewater Math
This comprehensive webinar focuses on the essential math skills needed to accurately complete facility discharge monitoring reports (DMRs).
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Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans
The Hazardous Substance Spills Planning Regulations covers the new rulemaking effort under Clean Water Act section 311(j)(5): planning for a worst case discharge of CWA hazardous substances.
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Final Rulemaking on Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans
Final Rulemaking on Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge
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Amendment Reconsideration: Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans
Webpage describing reconsideration of Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans.
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Process Control for Lagoons
This presentation provides an in-depth comparison of process control requirements and best management practices (BMPs), from preliminary treatment through to final discharge, for both lagoons and small mechanical treatment plants.
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EPA to Hold Public Meeting Feb. 17 to Share Update on Southside Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site
EPA to Hold Public Meeting Feb. 17 to Share Update on Southside Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site
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Flow Measurement
This webinar discusses the principles behind flow measurement.
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Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR)
The EPA supports the environmentally sound recycling of coal combustion residuals (CCRs) and has developed regulations on the safe disposal of CCR in landfills and surface impoundments.
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Pesticide Producing Establishments: Frequent Questions
frequently asked questions relating to pesticide producing establishments
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8. What if I produce other types of products?
Only those pesticides , active ingredients used to produce a pesticide, or devices regulated under FIFRA must be reported; other types of products which you produce should not be reported. For example, if you produce a "weed and feed" product (an herbicide/fertilizer mixture) that is registered as a pesticide and…
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6. What must be reported for pesticide-producing and device-producing establishments?
Products for which producers must report production and distribution information include, but are not limited to, the following: Registered Pesticides Active ingredients used to produce a pesticide Unregistered pesticides Pesticides produced for research and development, including both those with or without an experimental use permit Special Local Need pesticide authorized…
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5. How do I submit initial and annual production reports for pesticide-producing and device-producing establishments?
Producers, or their authorized agents, can easily complete the reporting requirement electronically (recommended) or use EPA Form 3540-16 to mail their reports to EPA. Learn more about submitting your report electronically on EPA’s page: How-to Guides and Instructional Videos for Electronic Reporting for Pesticide Establishments Download, fill and mail EPA…
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4. Who must submit production reports for pesticide-producing and device-producing establishments and when must they be submitted?
Each producer operating an EPA-registered establishment must submit the reports required under FIFRA Section 7. Producers must submit an initial report no later than 30 days after the registration of each establishment Producers must submit an annual report on or before March 1 of each year If your establishment did…
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Wastewater Lagoons 101: EPA Tools for Operators
This webinar will discuss how lagoon systems are designed to treat wastewater and common compliance problems operators face.
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Coal Combustion Residuals Part B Implementation
Facilities have until November 30, 2020 to submit applications to EPA for approval. EPA is updating this webpage with the current status of the demonstrations received in the table below.
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Perchlorate in Drinking Water
Perchlorate is a naturally occurring and manufactured chemical anion. On February 11, 2011, EPA determined that perchlorate meets the Safe Drinking Water Act criteria for regulation as a contaminant.
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Proposed Rule: Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards
The proposed rule on the reconsideration of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and motor vehicle rule
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Regulations for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Commercial Trucks & Buses
EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are taking coordinated steps to enable the production of a new generation of clean vehicles, through reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improved fuel use from onroad vehicles.
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Regulations for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Passenger Cars and Trucks
EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are taking coordinated steps to enable the production of a new generation of clean vehicles, through reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improved fuel use from onroad vehicles.