Laws & Regulations
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Biosolids Part 2: Wastewater Treatment Sludge Disposal Methods
Second part of a two-part biosolids series which discusses the history and regulatory framework of the Biosolids Rule, touches on the EPA Biosolids Center of Excellence and data entry of compliance monitoring data into EPA’s Compliance Database: NetBIO.
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What is an EPA Inspector Credential?
This content provides an overview of federal EPA issued inspector credentials.
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POTWs – What Does Your Permit Say? (Part 1)
This presentation covers how to read and understand a NPDES permit, and things permittees should do to ensure that permit requirements are met.
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POTWs – What Does Your Permit Say? (Part 2)
This presentation covers pretreatment and biosolids permit requirements and associated federal regulations, as well as standard and special conditions for POTWs.
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Fats, Oils, and Grease: What We Know After 23 Years of FOG Work
This presentation covers how to manage the impacts of fats, oil, and grease on the collection system and the WWTP. The webinar also covers fees and permitting options for food service establishments (FSEs), public outreach options, and enforcement.
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EPA Certified Wood Heater Database
wood stove database
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Clean Air Act (CAA) Compliance Monitoring
Overview of compliance monitoring activities under the Clean Air Act.
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State Review Framework (SRF) - Oklahoma Final Reports
Details findings of the Oklahoma state review framework
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Guidance: The Air Facility System Business Rules Compendium
Business Rules and Practices Pertaining to the Air Facility System
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Burial at Sea
Burial at sea of human remains (cremated and whole body) is authorized by an MPRSA general permit. Instructions for burial at sea, reporting information, and frequently asked questions are provided.
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Use of Ozone-Depleting Substances as Process Agents
Page provides information on uses of ozone-depleting substances as process agents and related reporting requirements
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Ozone-Depleting Substances on the Black Market
If you are a wholesaler, distributor, or retailer of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), you are responsible for ensuring the CFCs/HCFCs you buy are legal. Learn about the penalties of knowingly buying or possessing illegal CFCs
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State/Territory-Designated Top-Priority National Priorities List (NPL) Sites
Section 300.425(c) of the National Contingency Plan allows States or Territories to designate its top-priority site without the need to apply the Hazard Ranking System. Learn about States and Territories that have designated their one top-priority site.
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Superfund: Remedial Action Project Completion and Construction Completions
Learn about the Superfund Remedial Action Project Completion and Construction Completion phases of site cleanup, milestones that indicate the incremental progress of cleanup efforts.
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Quickscore User's Guide Version 3.2
Access the user guide for Quickscore version 3.2, which provides step-by-step information on how to enter site information into Quickscore and calculate a Hazard Ranking System (HRS) score.
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HRS Subsurface Intrusion Component
Learn about the Hazard Ranking System (HRS) subsurface intrusion (SsI) component and access supporting documents.
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Hazard Ranking System (HRS)
The Hazard Ranking System (HRS) is the principal mechanism that the EPA uses to place uncontrolled waste sites on the National Priorities List (NPL). Learn more about it here.
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Basic NPL Information
Learn about the process and implications of placing Superfund sites on the National Priorities List (NPL).
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) National Priorities List (NPL) Sites
NPL sites that were listed due to the issuance of ATSDR health advisories.
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Superfund: CERCLA Overview
CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund, was enacted by Congress in 1980. It created a tax on the chemical and petroleum industries and gave Federal authority to respond directly to hazardous substance releases endangering the public and environment.