Laws & Regulations

Revised Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements

The Revised Policy Framework integrates new guidance developed since its original issuance.

Guidance: Linking Enforcement Actions to Significant Non-Complier (SNY) Determinations

Instructions for linking enforcement actions to SNY determinations.

Worker Protection Standard Inspection Manual

U.S. EPA Worker Protection Standard Inspection Guidance

Guidance for Issuing Federal EPA Inspector Credentials to Authorize Employees of State/Tribal Governments to Conduct Inspections on Behalf of EPA

It addresses the criteria and process for EPA Regions to issue Federal EPA inspector credentials to state/tribal government employees to authorize them to conduct civil inspections on EPA's behalf under the authority of a specific environmental statute and subject to the conditions in the Guidance.

Compliance Guide for the Chemical Import Requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act

This guide helps people who intend to import chemicals to understand the applicable laws & regulations administered by the EPA. Its primary focus is the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Guidelines for Study Rejection Based on GLP Considerations

Discussion of reasons studies may be rejected because of GLP ( (Good Laboratory Practices) considerations. Includes introductory memorandum.

Final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule Fact Sheet

Fact sheet explaining the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule. The fact sheet provides information on the purpose of the rule, benefits and implementation.

Providing Safe Drinking Water in America: 2014 National Public Water Systems Compliance Report

The National Public Water Systems Compliance Report summarizes and evaluates annual reports submitted by primacy agencies regarding compliance at public water systems (PWSs) of all types and sizes in the U.S.

Superfund (CERCLA) Compliance Monitoring

Overview of compliance oversight and monitoring activity under the Superfund statute

State Review Framework (SRF) - Washington Final Reports

Details findings of the Washington state review framework

Envirofacts Overview

This website provides access to several EPA databases to provide information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.

Project Emissions Accounting

Proposed rule applying to the New Source Review permitting program

Regulatory Determination 2 Occurrence Data Support Documents

Learn about the occurrence data used to evaluate Regulatory Determination 2 contaminants.

Regulatory Determinations Support Document for Selected Contaminants from the Second Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 2)

Regulatory Determinations 2 Support Document