Laws & Regulations
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Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS): Rulemaking Process
The EPA and Department of Defense used a batch rulemaking process for establishing the discharge standards for vessels of the Armed Forces. They identified and evaluated the discharges and determined which require marine pollution control devices.
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Response to Comments on the 2016 Proposed Rule Amending EPA’s Risk Management Program Regulations
Summary of response to comments received during RMP's proposed rule.
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Label Guidance for Specific Types of Pesticides
EPA has guidance for information included on pesticide labels. This guidance addresses terms used, certain graphics, and other issues.
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Use of the Term "Germs" on Antimicrobial Labels
EPA response letter to CSPA providing guidance on when the term “germs” can be used on an antimicrobial label.
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Pesticide Label Review Training
This training will help ensure that reviewers evaluate labels according to four core principles. It also will help pesticide registrants developing labels understand what EPA expects of pesticide labels, and what the Agency generally finds acceptable.
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EPA Federal Certification of Applicators of RUPs within Indian Country Frequent Questions
EPA Federal Certification of Applicators of RUPs within Indian Country
Frequent Questions
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Disclaimer about Minimum Risk Pesticide Web Content
Disclaimer about minimum risk pesticide web content. The guidance on these Web pages does not create any rights or binding requirements.
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How does a company become a provider of Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)-accredited asbestos training courses?
Individuals or groups wishing to sponsor training courses for disciplines required to be accredited under section 206(b)(1)(A) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) may apply for approval from states that have accreditation program requirements that are at least as stringent as the EPA Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP). For…
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Additional Information about the U.S.-Canada Air Quality Agreement
Read documents pertaining to the U.S.-Canada Air Quality Agreement, including joint statements and the official agreement between the two governments.
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EPCRA Trade Secret Forms and Instructions
This form is required in order to substantiate claims of trade secrecy. You must be able to describe safeguarding measures and disclosure history for the specific chemical identity, and identify harm to your competitive position.
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Title V Evaluation Report - Virginia
Title V program evaluation report for Virginia DEQ dated August 31, 2020, conducted by EPA Region 3.
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Upcoming Registration Review Actions
This schedule indicates plans for completion of risk assessments, proposed interim decisions and interim decisions for pesticides in the Registration Review program, EPA reviews all registered pesticides at least every 15 years as required by FIFRA.
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San Carlos Apache Tribe, EPA Agree to Bring Tribe’s Wastewater and Drinking Water Systems into Compliance with Federal Law
EPA News Release: San Carlos Apache Tribe, EPA Agree to Bring Tribe’s Wastewater and Drinking Water Systems into Compliance with Federal Law
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2023 Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Expedited Settlement Agreement
This is the 2023 Expedited Settlement Agreement for the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Program
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Getting Realistic by Using Gray and Green Infrastructure in D.C.
Feasibility studies provided valuable information and data to the community and informed the consent decree modification that enabled DC Water to effectively combine green with gray infrastructure to meet both community goals and regulatory requirements.
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Using Green Infrastructure to Support Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Program Compliance
Green infrastructure can help MS4 communities meet their goals and permit obligations by treating stormwater and creating green space.
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Green Infrastructure and Integrated Planning
Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning is a voluntary process that municipalities may use to holistically achieve multiple Clean Water Act objectives across wastewater and stormwater programs.
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Using Green Infrastructure to Address Clean Water Act Requirements
Learn how green infrastructure can be used in integrated planning, MS4 programs, and communities with combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to improve water quality, support stormwater management, and help comply with CWA requirements.
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External Resources for Laws and Regulations
Online resources from other agencies such as the Government Publishing Office and U.S. Congress, as well as Cornell University, can further assist with learning about EPA regulations and locating official documentation such as Federal Register notices.
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Regulatory Agendas and Regulatory Plans
Twice a year, a number of federal agencies combine efforts to publish a comprehensive report describing regulations currently under development or recently completed.