Laws & Regulations
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319 Grant Program for States and Territories
introduction to the nonpoint source grant program pursuant to section 319(h) of the clean water act
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Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS): Rulemaking Process
The EPA and Department of Defense used a batch rulemaking process for establishing the discharge standards for vessels of the Armed Forces. They identified and evaluated the discharges and determined which require marine pollution control devices.
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Particulate Matter (PM) Air Quality Standards
The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for six pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment
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Ozone (O3) Air Quality Standards
The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for six pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment
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Lead (Pb) Air Quality Standards
The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for six pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment
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Disaster, Demolition, and Deconstruction Tools
The September 2013 EPA Region 5 report and factsheet provide tools to help with waste management plans, waste disposal, handling hazardous materials, and earthwork. The documents also suggest demolition modifications to improve environmental results.
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UIC Class I Permit No. R9UIC-CA1-FY18-2: Bakersfield Renewable Fuels LLC (Formerly Alon Bakersfield Property Inc.)
Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class I Non-hazardous Industrial Waste Disposal Well Permit issued to Bakersfield Renewable Fuels LLC (formerly Alon Bakersfield Property Inc.), located in Bakersfield, CA.
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Impaired Waters and TMDLs in Region 5
A collection of resources and contacts for the EPA Region 5 Total Maximum Daily Load program
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Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Frequently Asked Questions
this webpage contains the FAQs from the May 24, 2023 memo about the regulatory status of lithium-ion batteries
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WIIN Grant: Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program
WIIN Grant: Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program
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Protections for Workers Who Must Enter Pesticide-Treated Areas Early
The Worker Protection Standard allows entry into a pesticide-treated area that remains under a restricted-entry interval only in a few narrow work situations. Learn about special protections that must be provided for workers in these situations.
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Exemptions from the Worker Protection Standard
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) does not apply when pesticides are applied on an agricultural establishment in certain circumstances, which are listed on this web page.
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Exemption for Crop Advisors under the Worker Protection Standard
Information about exemption of certified or licensed crop advisors from certain WPS provisions.
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Requirements under the Worker Protection Standard for Owners of Agricultural Establishments and Immediate Family
Owners of agricultural establishments and members of their immediate family are exempt from many WPS requirements on establishments that are wholly-owned by immediate family members.
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Decontamination Supplies Under the Worker Protection Standard
Employers at agricultural establishments must make sure that decontamination supplies for washing off pesticides and pesticide residues are available to workers and handlers. Learn about specific requirements for the type and location of these supplies.
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Information to Display at a Central Location Under the Worker Protection Standard
Employers are responsible to provide worker protection standard pesticide-specific application and emergency information in a centralized location. Learn about what the employer must provide.
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Definition of a Pesticide Handler under the Worker Protection Standard
Information about who is and who is not a pesticide handler, including examples.
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Notice to Workers About Pesticide Applications and Pesticide-Treated Areas
Learn about requirements for employers must notify workers about areas where pesticide applications are taking place or where restricted-entry intervals (REIs) are in effect. Notifications include oral and written information. Exceptions exist.
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Restrictions to Protect Workers After Pesticide Applications
Learn about actions employers must take to protect workers after pesticide applications on agricultural establishments.