Laws & Regulations
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Wetlands Silviculture Site Preparation Guidance and Resolution of Silviculture Issue
EPA spearheaded the resolution of a long-standing silvicultural issue affecting forested wetlands in the Southeast, by adopting an innovative approach, developed with forestry industry, environmental community, and State and Federal representatives.
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Louisville District Corps: Off-Site Mitigation Options
Presentation discusses the history of KY's In-lieu fee program including; challenges, compliance with the mitigation rule, and the project approval process.
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Federal Guidance for the Establishment, Use and Operation of Mitigation Banks
Policy guidance for the establishment, use and operation of mitigation banks for the purpose of providing compensatory mitigation for authorized adverse impacts to wetlands and other aquatic resources.
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December 2001 EPA Revised CWA Section 404 Settlement Penalty Policy
Document setting forth policy establishing appropriate penalties in settlement of an administrative or civil judicial penalty proceeding against a person who has violated Sections 301 and 404 of the Clean Water Act.
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Watershed Approach to Compensatory Mitigation
The goal of a watershed approach is to maintain and improve the quality and quantity of aquatic resources in a watershed through strategic selection of mitigation sites.
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Clean Water Act Section 404(c) Regulations
Text of 40 CFR 231
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Memorandum: Assessment of Stream Ecosystem Structure and Function under Clean Water Act Section 404 Associated with Review of Permits for Appalachian Surface Coal Mining
Memorandum clarifying the agencies’ interpretation of current regulatory requirements at 40 CFR 230.11(e) for determining the nature and degree of effect that the proposed discharge will have on the structure and function of the aquatic ecosystem.
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Oil and Natural Gas Information Collection Request: Sample Letters and Enclosures
Oil and Natural Gas Information Collection Request: Sample letters and enclosures
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Privacy Policy and Procedures
Policies and Procedures Regarding Privacy
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Web Governance Policy and Procedure
Policy and Procedure related to the Web Governance and Web Content
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Children's Privacy and Children's Copyright Policy and Guidance
Guidance and Procedure regarding Children's Privacy and Children's Copyright
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Limited Personal Use of Government Office Equipment Policy
This document provides the EPA policy permitting limited personal use of Government office equipment. EPA's intent in authorizing limited personal use of Government office equipment is to provide you with a professional and supportive work environment.
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Senior Information Officials Standard
This document establishes the (SIOs) as the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) primary points of accountability for the effective oversight, coordination, and management of information and information technology (IT)
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Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Compliance Policy
This policy implements the IPv6 compliance requirements for acquiring information technology (IT) products and services contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 11.002.
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Policy and Procedures Governing Information Access at EPA
This policy establishes the principles governing access to information managed by EPA to provide the public and EPA access to information.
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EPA's Information Collection Policy
This policy establishes procedures for preparation and clearance of Agency efforts to collect information from the public for the Agency missions.
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Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) Implementation Procedure
This procedure describes how to apply for and obtain approval of electronic reporting systems used to receive electronic documents in lieu of paper where the report is made pursuant to requirements or authority codified in CFR 40.
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Forms Management Policy and Procedure
Policy and Procedure for Forms at EPA
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Software Management and Piracy Policy and Procedure
This Software Management and Piracy Policy establishes and describes EPA's approach to complying with Executive Order 13103 (September 30, 1998) on Computer Software Piracy.
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Configuration Management Policy, Procedure and Standards
Policy, Procedures and Standards related to Configuration Management