Laws & Regulations
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Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
proposed risk and technology review amendments with summary fact sheet
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Plywood and Composite Wood Products Manufacturing- Survey Spreadsheets
Plywood and Composite Wood Products Manufacturing ICR forms for major source facilities, including those with CEMS
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Plywood and Composite Wood Products- Instructions and Guidance
Instructions and Guidance for the Plywood and Composite Wood Products NESHAP.
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2009 EPA Report to Congress on the Potential Export of Mercury Compounds from the United States for Conversion to Elemental Mercury
2009 EPA Report to Congress on the Potential Export of Mercury Compounds from the United States for Conversion to Elemental Mercury
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Good Neighbor Plan Results
EPA is releasing NOx emission reductions from the first ozone season under the Good Neighbor Plan.
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2008 TRI National Analysis Materials
Materials from EPA's analysis of TRI data from calendar year 2008.
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Resources for Wastewater Operators
Web page providing resources to help operators of small mechanical wastewater plans and treatment lagoons avoid common mistakes that trigger non-compliance.
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Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Secondary Standards - Litigation Associated with Current Review
Federal Register notices used to review and develop a new Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) secondary standards.
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Guidance on Regional Haze State Implementation Plans for the Second Implementation Period
Final guidance on Regional Haze State Implementation Plans for the Second Implementation Period
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Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Section 126 Petitions
Petitions submitted under Section 126 of the Clean Air Act
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About EPA's Auto Body Rule
List of links for EPA's Auto Body Rule and example forms.
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Biologic Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants: Asbestos - The Need For and Feasibility of Air Pollution Controls
This 1971 report sets forth in a well-organized fashion the currently available information on asbestos as an air pollutant, with special attention to sources health effects, measurements, and feasibility of control.
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Project Emissions Accounting
This rule makes it clear that both emissions increases and decreases from a major modification at an existing source can be considered during Step 1 of the two-step NSR applicability test.
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Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources Spray Gun Equivalency Approvals
These documents contain approvals for spray guns for applying certain coatings under the NESHAP for Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources.
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Region 7 - Public Meetings
Meetings and Events Located in EPA Region 7 (Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska)
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I am an owner/agent for an apartment community built prior to 1978. In 2004, testing of a random sample of units were negative for lead paint but positive for lead dust. With the positive lead dust result, are we required to comply with the RRP Rule?
No. As long as the determination that the units are free of lead-based paint was made by an inspector or risk assessor certified by EPA or by an authorized State or Tribal program, renovations in the building are not covered by the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule…
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How is window repair or maintenance, as distinct from removal, treated under the RRP Rule? Would the rule apply to a job that replaced parts or components of a window, such as broken or failed glass, hardware, or balance systems, where some components might be painted, but the frame of the window would remain?
Answer: Replacing a pane of glass or fixing a broken window balancer is not a window replacement. However, this activity would be subject to the rule unless it meets the definition of minor repair and maintenance. To be considered minor repair and maintenance, the renovation must not disrupt more than…
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How will the RRP Rule affect the work of non-profit or not-for-profit groups? Will the rule apply, for example, to church groups who, as part of their missionary work, are making improvements for low-income residents?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule 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…
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How would the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule classify a pre-1978 property that is used for both residential and non-residential purposes?
EPA has interpreted target housing to include pre-1978 buildings or structures that are (1) located on the residential portion of the property, and (2) associated with the residential use of the property. In other words, if a portion of residential property is used for nonresidential purposes, the portion will nonetheless…
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I am a contractor a couple years from retirement and I am closing down my business. I do not plan to become certified under the RRP Rule. My understanding is that I can continue working on homes built after 1978?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule does not apply to renovations in housing built in 1978 or later. Question Number: 23002-17978 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .