Laws & Regulations
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Is there still asbestos in automobile brakes?
It is possible that some aftermarket brakes, especially imported brakes, may still contain asbestos. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of Buildings that Contain Asbestos Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos Asbestos Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation
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Now Available: Latest Update to the TSCA Inventory
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the May 2024 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory.
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EPA Celebrates National Pollinator Week
EPA has renewed its MOU between EPA and the Pollinator Partnership, as part of its ongoing work to protect pollinator habitats.
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EPA Releases New Resource Database and Reporting Tool Improvements Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Period
EPA is reminding companies that the 2024 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) cycle submission period begins on June 1, 2024, and runs through September 30, 2024.
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Educational Primer on EPA SNUR Programs and Environment and Climate Change Canada/Health Canada SNAc Provisions
This primer provides information and example scenarios meant to serve as an easy-to-follow resource for understanding Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) and Significant New Activity (SNAc) compliance.
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Fluridone Petition and Response
FIFRA exclusive use provisions for minor use registrations provide incentives to pesticide companies to register minor uses of pesticides. View petitions for exclusive use periods or extensions and EPA responses.
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CWA Section 404(g) Regulatory Requirements
The CWA Section 404(g) Tribal and State Assumption Program rule clarifies the procedures and requirements for states, territories and authorized Tribes to assume and administer the CWA Section 404 permitting program in some waters of the United States.
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Overview of the Award Document and Terms and Conditions
The Assistance Agreement Award Document is a legally binding agreement between EPA and the recipient organization. There are three types of terms and conditions: Administrative, Programmatic, and High Risk.
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Consultation on CWA Section 404 Program Requests: Endangered Species Act and National Historic Preservation Act
EPA is seeking public comment on whether the Agency should reconsider its current position that consultation under ESA Section 7(a)(2) is not required when the EPA approves a State or Tribe’s request to assume the Section 404 program
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General Information about CWA Section 404(g)
Overview of Clean Water Act Section 404(g)
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NACEPT Assumable Waters Subcommittee Materials Regarding Tribal or State Permitting under Clean Water Act Section 404
Overview Assumable Waters Subcommittee and final report.
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EPA Office of Research and Development Research Terms and Conditions effective March 29, 2016 to November 11, 2020
EPA’s interim implementation of the federal-wide standard research terms and conditions.
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About Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permits in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9)
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permits in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9).
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Federal Land Manager Notification of New Source Review Permit Applications in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9)
In EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9), the Class 1 federal lands areas are designated as depicted in the map on this page. For more information, please visit the Region 9 Federal Class 1 Areas page.
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Terms and conditions for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks grants to State agencies
The following terms and conditions specify how Recipients will assist EPA in meeting its DB responsibilities when DB applies to EPA awards of financial assistance under the Recovery Act or any other statute which makes DB applicable to EPA.
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Terms and Conditions for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grants to territories and tribes under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) funding provisions
The following terms and conditions specify how Recipients will assist EPA in meeting its DB
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Proposed Rule for Revisions and Additions to Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Label
The proposed rule for the Revisions and Additions to Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Label.
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EPA-Approved Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Nevada SIP
EPA-Approved Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Nevada SIP.
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Brownfields terms and conditions promoting EPA's involvement in communities effective October 1, 2014
The cooperative agreement recipient agrees to clearly reference EPA investments in the project during all phases of community outreach outlined in the EPA-approved work plan.
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Amended Grants Policy Issuance 12-06: Timely Obligation, Award and Expenditure of EPA Grant Funds
The purpose of this policy is to further EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment by ensuring the timely obligation, award and expenditure of EPA grant funds.