Laws & Regulations
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Under the Pre-Renovation Education Rule, I have the option of using a certificate of mailing to notify the owner or occupant. What is the difference between a certificate of mailing and certified mail?
A certificate of mailing is a receipt showing evidence of mailing, while certified mail provides proof of mailing and delivery of mail. When using the certificate of mailing option, no record is kept at the mailing office and a receipt is not obtained when mail is delivered to the addressee…
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To avoid harming the homeowner's grass and landscaping, may my firm fold up the plastic sheeting used for containment at night and re-use it the next day?
Yes, as long as your firm does so in a way that contains any dust and debris on the plastic. One way to accomplish this is to collect and remove the paint chips and debris from the plastic sheeting at the end of each day, mist the sheeting and fold…
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The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule provisions require exterior containment. At what point is the wind too strong to allow work to continue?
The work practices for exterior projects are based on a performance standard -- the certified renovator or a worker under the direction of the certified renovator must contain the work area so that dust or debris does not leave the work area while the renovation is being performed. The certified…
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The certified renovator is required to have proof of their certification at the work site. If the certified renovator provides on-the-job training to workers, does there need to be documentation of that training at the work site too?
Answer: No. Certified renovators must have with them at the work site copies of their initial course completion certificate and their most recent refresher course completion certificate. Certified renovators are also responsible for providing training to non-certified workers on the work practices they will be using in performing their assigned…
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My non-profit organization receives grants to arrange renovations in older housing. My organization is responsible for locating eligible properties and hiring firms to perform the renovations. Must my organization become an RRP-certified firm?
My non-profit organization receives grants to arrange for renovations in older housing, such as weatherization projects or general modernization. Typically, these grants come with eligibility conditions for properties and/or property owners and tenants, but specific properties or projects are not identified. My organization is responsible for locating eligible properties and…
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Press Release: Baltimore Woman Sentenced For Money Laundering And Wire Fraud Scheme
Baltimore Woman Sentenced For Money Laundering And Wire Fraud Scheme
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Tecumseh Poultry, LLC - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Tecumseh Poultry, LLC, for alleged violations stemming from Tecumseh Poultry, LLC’s failure to comply with requirements of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System p
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Subpart JJ Checklist
JJ Checklist
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Subpart JJ Information Sheet
JJ Information Sheet
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Tools to Develop or Convert MOVES Inputs
The following tools are designed to help users develop inputs to MOVES and post-process the output. With the release of MOVES2014, EPA strongly encourages state and local agencies to develop local inputs based on MOVES fleet and activity categories.
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MOVES Training
MOVES training materials and other useful links for learning to use EPA’s Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES)
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Previous MOVES Versions and Documentation
Find all software, user guides, and download and installation instructions for MOVES2010a and MOVES2010. Note that these version are not valid for SIP and transportation conformity purposes: MOVES2014 and MOVES2014a are the latest versions.
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MOVES4 Update Log
a chronological listing of updates to MOVES4 Update Log, EPA’s Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator.
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MOVES3 Update Log
a chronological listing of updates to MOVES3 MOVES2014, EPA’s Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator.
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General Duty Clause Fact Sheet
Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(1), also known as the General Duty Clause (GDC), makes the owners/operators of facilities with regulated hazardous substances responsible for managing chemicals safely.
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Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Information about EPA and Army actions regarding the development of a rule to redefine waters of the United States
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Tribal NSR Policy Database
Tribal NSR Information
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Revising the Definition of "Waters of the United States"
Information regarding effort to Revise the Definition of Waters of the United States, the NOI to review and replace the NWPR, as well as EO 13990
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Frequent Questions on the WOTUS Proposed Rule
Q&As on the Proposed Rule "Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"
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Pre-2015 Regulatory Regime
Background on the pre-2015 regulatory regime for the definition of "waters of the United States"