Laws & Regulations
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Meiden Technical Center - Permitting Information
US/Canada AQA Notification Table
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Norths Star Blue Scope Steel, LLC - Permitting Information
US/Canada AQA Notification Table
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Mesabi Nugget LLC, Erie Nugget Plant - Permitting Information
US/Canada AQA Notification Table
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IIJA SRF Q's and A's
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) State Revolving Fund (SRF) Questions and Answers
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Delegation of Authority in Missouri for New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Information on the delegation of NSPS and NESHAP standards, including MACT standards, to Missouri.
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Was Your Burn Wise Order Submitted Successfully?
Confirmation page for Burnwise materials order form.
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Under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, how should I dispose of contaminated water used in two-bucket mopping?
EPA recommends contacting your local water treatment authority and asking about local requirements for handling and disposing of waste water. Question Number: 23002-20756 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Under the Pre-Renovation Education Rule, I have the option of using a certificate of mailing to notify the owner or occupant. What is the difference between a certificate of mailing and certified mail?
A certificate of mailing is a receipt showing evidence of mailing, while certified mail provides proof of mailing and delivery of mail. When using the certificate of mailing option, no record is kept at the mailing office and a receipt is not obtained when mail is delivered to the addressee…
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To avoid harming the homeowner's grass and landscaping, may my firm fold up the plastic sheeting used for containment at night and re-use it the next day?
Yes, as long as your firm does so in a way that contains any dust and debris on the plastic. One way to accomplish this is to collect and remove the paint chips and debris from the plastic sheeting at the end of each day, mist the sheeting and fold…
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Thousands of renovators are already trained and their firms are EPA certified. Will EPA enforce against renovators who did not receive their training certification before December 31, 2010?
It is most important that all contractors follow the RRP work practice standards. However, EPA is providing additional time for renovation firms and workers to obtain the necessary training and certifications before the enforcement of the firm certification and individual renovator requirements begins. Therefore, renovators who have not been able…
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The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule provisions require exterior containment. At what point is the wind too strong to allow work to continue?
The work practices for exterior projects are based on a performance standard -- the certified renovator or a worker under the direction of the certified renovator must contain the work area so that dust or debris does not leave the work area while the renovation is being performed. The certified…
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The Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule requires HEPA vacuums to be used for cleaning up the dust created by renovations. What should I look for when purchasing a HEPA vacuum?
According to the definition in 40 CFR 745.83 : " HEPA vacuum means a vacuum cleaner which has been designed with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter as the last filtration stage. A HEPA filter is a filter that is capable of capturing particulates of 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency…
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The certified renovator is required to have proof of their certification at the work site. If the certified renovator provides on-the-job training to workers, does there need to be documentation of that training at the work site too?
Answer: No. Certified renovators must have with them at the work site copies of their initial course completion certificate and their most recent refresher course completion certificate. Certified renovators are also responsible for providing training to non-certified workers on the work practices they will be using in performing their assigned…
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My non-profit organization receives grants to arrange renovations in older housing. My organization is responsible for locating eligible properties and hiring firms to perform the renovations. Must my organization become an RRP-certified firm?
My non-profit organization receives grants to arrange for renovations in older housing, such as weatherization projects or general modernization. Typically, these grants come with eligibility conditions for properties and/or property owners and tenants, but specific properties or projects are not identified. My organization is responsible for locating eligible properties and…
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Plastic can be a slip hazard in some jobs, such as handling granite counter tops. This creates a more immediate safety concern than protecting the floor from dust. Can't I just clean the floor at the end of the job?
Answer: No. For interior renovations, before beginning the renovation the renovation firm must cover the floor surface, including installed carpet, with taped-down plastic sheeting or other impermeable material in the work area six feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoing renovation or a sufficient distance to contain the dust, whichever…
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Reasonable Possibility Rule Reconsideration - Response to New Jersey
Reasonable Possibility Rule Reconsideration - Response to New Jersey
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NPDES Permit for Conehatta School Wastewater Treatment Facility
EPA's NPDES wastewater permit for the Conehatta School Wastewater Treatment Facility located within tribal lands of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
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Wisconsin 111(d)/129 MOA
EPA and Wisconsin signed a Memorandum Of Agreement to clarify responsibilities for implementing the 111(d)/129 Federal Plans in Wisconsin through the state's Title V program.
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Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: Renters
Renter-oriented page describing EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule and requirements.
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Finished Water Storage Tank Inspection/Cleaning Checklist
Fill out one checklist per storage tank & submit labeled photos of each tank component with this form.