Laws & Regulations
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State Review Framework (SRF) - Tennessee Final Reports
Details findings of the Tennessee state review framework
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Podcast Overview of OIG Report: EPA Does Not Always Adhere to Its Established Action Development Process for Rulemaking
Report #21-P-0115, March 31, 2021. ADP goals are to deliver actions that are based on sound science, promote economic efficiency, and are implementable and enforceable.
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Does the RRP Rule apply to renovations in mobile homes?
Answer: Yes, if the mobile home meets the definition of target housing. “Target housing” is any housing constructed before 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any zero-bedroom dwelling (unless any child who is less than six years of age resides or is expected to reside…
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Does the term "target housing" mean just low-income housing, or any home built before 1978 regardless of the financial status of the occupants?
Answer: “Target housing” means any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any zero-bedroom dwelling (unless any child who is less than six years of age resides or is expected to reside in such housing). The income of the occupants of the…
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I have a for-profit business where I purchase residential properties and renovate them. Is this type of renovation work on pre-1978 properties covered by the RRP Rule?
Question: I have a for-profit business where I purchase residential properties and renovate them. I initially try to rent the property, but if I can’t find tenants, then I try to sell the property. I pay for and perform all of the work myself, and keep all profits from the…
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Rescission of the 2020 Benefit-Cost Rule
This page provides a link to the Federal Register Notice announcing the Interim Final Rule to Rescind the 2020 rule entitled: Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Clean Air Act Rulemaking Process.”
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Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (Non-Section 313) Regulations and Amendments
Regulations and regulatory amendments to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, including adding new reporting data elements to the Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms, revised notification requirements, and interpretations.
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My local community has formed a “Long Term Recovery Committee”. The committee gathers donations and provides assistance to families via volunteer work crews and/or contracted skilled labor. Are these efforts subject to the RRP Rule?
Question: My local community has formed a “Long Term Recovery Committee” to assist in the rebuilding and recovery efforts following a natural disaster. The committee, which is a coalition of member agencies from the faith community, nonprofit agencies, government programs, businesses and individual donors, gathers monetary and material donations and…
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If a renovator is only reimbursed for materials, would that be considered compensation?
No. Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such as those paid to employees of contractors, building owners, property management companies, child-occupied facility operators, state and local government agencies, and non-profits; and rent for target housing or public or commercial building space…
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Is work done by friends, a brother-in-law or volunteers covered by the RRP Rule if no one is compensated?
No. The RRP Rule only applies to renovations performed for compensation. Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such as those paid to employees of contractors, building owners, property management companies, child-occupied facility operators, state and local government agencies, and non-profits; and…
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Hazardous Waste Permitting
To provide RCRA hazardous waste permitting regulatory information and resources permitted facilities, hazardous waste generators, and permit writers. To provide the public with information on how they can be involved in the permitting process.
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Related Rules and Programs that Help States Attain SO2 Standards
EPA’s national and regional rules to reduce emissions of pollutants that form sulfur dioxide (SO2) pollution help state and local governments meet the Agency’s national air quality standards.
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Model Permit
information about the RCRA model permit, what it is, how to use it, and about the permit conditions and modules.
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EPA Signed Response to RFC #19002, dated 1/3/2022
The signed Response Letter from OAR to CEI for RFC 19002
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2019 Year End Information Quality Report
EPA 2019 form for requests for correction (RFC) and appeals
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Accotink Creek Surface Water Measurements
Historical stream flow and gage height data from Accotink Creek.
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Accotink Creek High Flow Frequency Analysis 1989-2009 Hydrologic Years
High Frequency Analysis of Accotink Creek, comparing TMDL Report flow rate and USGS Station Data.
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David W Schnare Public Comment and Request for Correction #10009
Public comments and request for correction by David W Schnare in regards to the EPA report "Draft Benthic TMDL Development" at Accotink Creek, Virginia.
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Request for Correction 10008 Endangerment Findings for Greenhouse Gases
Request for correction by Peabody Energy Company for the EPA to correct temperature data in "Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases" under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act
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(Draft Permit) The Wright Place, LLC CAFO, Clinton, ME, ME0037117
A public notice of a draft MEPDES permit for The Wright Place, LLC CAFO, Clinton, ME, ME0037117.