Laws & Regulations
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With respect to transmission electron microscopy (TEM), what does the term "contiguous portions" mean under AHERA?
Contiguous portions means areas directly adjacent to one another that are part of the same functional space. The intent of 40 CFR part 763.90(i)(6) is to prevent an LEA from artificially dividing up a large project so as to avoid the TEM requirement. For example, a local education agency (LEA)…
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Who is responsible for overseeing the management of asbestos in a school building?
The school district/local education agency must nominate a “designated person” to perform and delegate, if necessary, the management of asbestos in a school building. This person is also a resource for the entire school community who can answer specific questions and address specific concerns about the presence or management of…
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What specifically must be inspected in a school building subject to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)? How far does an inspector have to go to inspect for asbestos?
The asbestos-containing materials in schools rule requires local education agencies (LEAs) to ensure that accredited inspectors conduct a thorough and complete inspection. This includes all of the steps listed in 40 CFR part 763.85(a)(4) of the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule. However, in most cases, EPA does not intend that…
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Los operadores del parque de casas móviles Oasis del Valle de Coachella acuerdan mejorar los sistemas de agua potable y aguas residuales
EPA News Release: Los operadores del parque de casas móviles Oasis del Valle de Coachella acuerdan mejorar los sistemas de agua potable y aguas residuales
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If the architect or project engineer responsible for the construction of a school building built after October 12, 1988 provides a written statement that there is no asbestos-containing material in the school, is an inspection required?
40 CFR part 763.99(a) and (a)(7)of the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule provides that an LEA “shall not be required to perform an inspection under § 763.85(a) in any sampling area . . . or homogeneous area of a school building where: . . . (7) An architect or project…
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Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), do you have to label enclosed or encapsulated asbestos-containing building material ACBM in routine maintenance areas?
Yes. 40 CFR part 763.95(a) of the asbestos in schools rule states that “[t]he local education agency shall attach a warning label immediately adjacent to any friable and non-friable ACBM and suspected ACBM assumed to be ACM located in routine maintenance areas (such as boiler rooms) at each school building…
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Regulation of Formaldehyde Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
Certain products containing formaldehyde are considered pesticides under federal law because they are intended to be used to control microorganisms and other pests
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EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Ebola Virus [List L]
This list of registered disinfectants meets the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) criteria for use against the Ebola virus on hard, non-porous surfaces.
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Disinfectants for Use Against Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV2) [List O]
Search EPA’s list of registered disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Verify Module for Reporting A/C and Off-Cycle GHG Credits for Light-Duty Vehicle and Truck Manufacturers
This EPA presentation provides information on using the new Verify module, streamlining the process required to electronically submit annual reporting of air conditioning (A/C) and off-cycle GHG credits for light duty manufacturers.
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Release Notes for OTAQReg v3.0
These release notes include new functionality for Part 79 E-registration for fuel additive manufacturers in OTAQREG and updates to OTAQREG system for users.
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Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline Extension
Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline Extension of 2019 and 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance and Attest Engagement
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Fuel Economy Label Comparison
EPA fuel economy label that applies to 2008 to 2012 model year vehicle and EPA fuel economy label that applies to 2013 model year vehicle.
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EPA and CARB Approve Second Phase of Emissions Modifications for Model Year 2015 2.0 Diesel Liter Vehicles
EPA and CARB Approve Second Phase of Emissions Modifications for Model Year 2015 2.0 Liter diesel Vehicles (April 18, 2018)
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EPA Response to Petition from Biogenic CO2 Coalition (December 21, 2016)
This page is a response to the Biogenic CO2 Coalition’s petition for reconsideration of the final finding that greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health.
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Regulations for Smog, Soot, and Other Air Pollution from Non-Electric Motorcycles
EPA regulations for onroad passenger cars and trucks related to smog, soot, and other air pollution
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Reports related to Emissions Control Areas for Marine Vessels
Reports related to Marine Emissions Control Areas including Global Trade and Fuels Assessment, Modeling Sulfur Oxides Emissions Transport From Ships at Sea, Commercial Marine Emission Inventory Development
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Single Source Determination
Explanation of Single Source Determination
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Pima County Air Quality Control District Prevention of Significant Deterioration Delegation Agreement
This delegation agreement is for the entire Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This allows Pima County Air Quality District (Pima County ACQD) to issue PSD permits using 40 CFR 52.21
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Pinal County Air Quality Control District Greenhouse Gas PSD Delegation Agreement
PSD GHG Delegation agreement between EPA and Pinal County