Laws & Regulations
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(How) is it ethical to expose humans to known toxic substances or carcinogens?
Human subjects research ethics as it relates to carcinogens and harm to participants
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EPA Implementation of Statistical Policy Directive 15
SPD15 is a federal policy to standardize the collection of race and ethnicity data. This page describes how EPA implements SPD15.
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General Duty Clause under the Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(1)
Provides an explanation of the CAA general duty clause.
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Oil Discharge Reporting Requirements
If a facility or vessel discharges oil to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines, the owner/operator is required to follow certain federal reporting requirements. This fact sheet outlines those reporting requirements.
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Tribal Minor New Source Review Permitting in Region 8
Tribal NSR permitting in EPA Region 8, for 27 Tribal Nations in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
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Current Status and Planned Updates of TRI Tools
A list of tools containing TRI data, indicating when they were last updated and when the next planned update will occur.
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TRI Toolbox
Access data on industrial management of toxic chemicals through reports, search tools and data files.
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TRI Dioxin and Dioxin-like Compounds and TEQ Data Files: Calendar Years 2008-Present
Toxic equivalents (TEQs) allow for a better understanding of the toxicity of releases and waste management activities at facilities that report to the TRI Program.
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Protecting Underground Sources of Drinking Water from Underground Injection (UIC)
Provide information on: individual injection well classes; regulations specific to each well class; technical guidance; compliance assistance; federal, state, and tribal/territory roles and responsibilities.
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Resources, Tools and Databases about Impaired Waters and TMDLs
A collection of impaired waters and TMDLs resources for both the general public and water resource managers.
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Statute and Regulations addressing Impaired Waters and TMDLs
An overview of statutes and regulations pertaining to impaired waters and TMDLs.
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EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions PWS Reference Guide
LCR Revisions Proposal Comment Request
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EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions General Fact Sheet
This page will contain the fact sheet of the lead and copper proposal including a chart that compares the current LCR with the proposed LCR
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Six-Year Review of Drinking Water Standards
Learn about EPA's process and outcomes for identifying drinking water standards that may need revision to strengthen public health protection or improve efficiency of implementation.
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UIC Permit for Granite Point Platform, Cook Inlet, Alaska
EPA's Underground Injection Control permit (AK1I020-A) for the Granite Point Platform, Cook Inlet, Alaska.
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UIC Permit for Point Thomson Unit, North Slope, Alaska
Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class I Permit for Point Thomson Unit, North Slope, Alaska.
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7th DWINSA Consolidated System Level Traditional Needs Data
7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment
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Report: Evaluation of the EPA’s Oversight of State and Local Ambient Air Monitoring Operating Schedules
Report: Evaluation of the EPA’s Oversight of State and Local Ambient Air Monitoring Operating Schedules
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FACT SHEET: Reimbursement Tips for Water Sector Emergency Response and Recovery
The following resource provide tips to get reimbursement.
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Federal Disaster Funding Opportunities for Water and Wastewater Utilities through the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds
The following provides a checklist that will help you take advantage of Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. For more detailed information on Drinking Water SRF, see DWSRF in Fed FUNDS. For more information on Clean Water SRF, see CWSRF in Fed FUNDS.