Laws & Regulations
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Providing Safe Drinking Water in America: 2015 National Public Water Systems Compliance Report
The National Public Water Systems Compliance Report summarizes and evaluates annual reports submitted by primacy agencies regarding compliance at public water systems (PWSs) of all types and sizes in the U.S.
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Guidance: Example Data Entry to RCRAInfo Under ERP Data Entry Appendix
Example Data Entry to RCRAInfo Under ERP Data Entry Appendix
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Guidance: RCRAInfo Data Appendix for the 2003 Enforcement Response Policy
This appendix is designed to translate the information contained in the December 2003 Enforcement Response Policy (ERP) into specific RCRAInfo data terms to ensure data is entered into the system correctly in order to accurately reflect the enforcement program as specified in the attached ERP.
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Final Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) NPM Guidance
Contains FY 2008 OECA National Program Manager Guidance
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Guidance: Addendum to Appendix C of the PCS Policy Statement: Minimum ICIS-NPDES Data Elements Comparable to PCS WENDB and other System-Required ICIS-NPDES Data Elements
Addendum to Appendix C of the PCS Policy Statement: Minimum ICIS-NPDES Data Elements Comparable to PCS WENDB and other System-Required ICIS-NPDES Data Elements
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Guidance: Clarification Regarding Federally-Reportable Violations for Clean Air Act Stationary Sources
This memorandum clarifies existing minimum data requirements (MDRs) for federally-reportable violation (FRV) for Clean Air Act (CAA) stationary air sources.
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Guidance for Inspecting Alleged Cases of Pesticide-Related Bee Incidents
Explains how to conduct an investigation into an alleged pesticide-related incident involving bee deaths including general information on beekeeping as a reference for federal, state and tribal inspectors.
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Policy: Summary of Analytical Methods for Bees and Hive Matrices
Analytical Methods for Bees and Hive Matrices
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Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Compliance Monitoring Strategy
Provides inspection frequency goals for the core National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program and for wet weather sources.
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State Review Framework (SRF) - Nevada Final Reports
Details findings from Nevada state review framework
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Policy: The Role of the EPA Inspector in Providing Compliance Assistance During Inspections
This document describes a policy for EPA inspectors on what compliance assistance should and should not be provided to facilities during on-site compliance inspections.
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Factsheet: Local Education Agency Responsibilities Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Program
Information on the responsibilities of local education agencies to inspect for asbestos
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Inspection Manual
Manual guides inspectors in conducting inspections to ensure compliance with regulations promulgated under section 6(e) of TSCA pertaining to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
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Area Source Rule Implementation Guidance
Provides guidance on recommended approaches for effective implementation of the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for area sources.
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FY2011-2013 Joint OPP/OECA/ Cooperative Agreement Guidance
This joint guidance is intended to help coordinate development/coordination activities and compliance/enforcement under the pesticide program.
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State Review Framework Crosswalk Between the Proposed Revised Elements and the Original Elements
State review framework crosswalk between the 2008 revised elements and the 2005 original elements.
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Catalytic Woodstoves: Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Lists do's and don'ts for owners of catalytic wood stoves.
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The Proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule Webinar Presentation to States
Webinar outlining the NPDES E-Rule to the states
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Small POTWs: What to Expect and How to Prepare for your NPDES Permit
This webinar discusses what a Small POTW should expect as they undertake the NPDES Permit process and includes a brief overview of the NPDES permit program and its goals and implementation under the Clean Water Act.