Learn the Issues
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Environmental Management Systems Case Study #1: Using an Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS) to Manage Environmental Concerns
DfE utilizes case studies from its pilot studies to illustrate the proper steps for developing an integrated environmental management system
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Environmental Management Systems: Incorporating DfE into Your Environmental Policy
Suggestions from DfE on how to incorporate DfE principles into your environmental policy
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Third-Party Profiler Qualifications for the Safer Choice Program
DfE has set stringent requirements for candidates seeking to become a qualified third-party profiler
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DfE Formulator Initiative: Ingredient Worksheet
As part of the Formulator Initiative, DfE has published a template ingredient worksheet for formulators
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Safer Choice Criteria for Oxidants and Oxidant Stabilizers
DfE defines specific criteria for determining whether an oxidant or oxidant stabilizer can be considered a safer chemical ingredient under the DfE program
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Environmental Management Systems: Incorporating DfE into Your Gap Analysis
Explanation of how to include DfE considerations into an EMS gap analysis
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Key Characteristics of Cleaning Formulation Ingredients
Gives the key characteristics of formulation ingredient/cleaning systems that DfE has identified
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Safer Choice Criteria for Enzymes and Enzyme Stabilizers
DfE defines specific criteria that determine whether enzymes and enzyme stabilizers are safer chemical ingredients within the DfE program
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Environmentally Preferable Approaches for Achieving Furniture Fire Safety Standards
The Furniture Flame Retardancy Partnership is a project involving DfE various stakeholders with the goal of facilitating the move towards environmentally preferable flame retardants.
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Integrated Environmental Management Systems: Company Manual Template for Small Business
DfE provides resources such as this company manual template for small business as part of its IEMS project
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Ecosystem Markets in EnviroAtlas
Markets provide one way to safeguard ecosystem services. EnviroAtlas provides ecosystem markets data.
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EnviroAtlas Benefit Category: Clean and Plentiful Water
Ecosystems filter water and regulate flow.
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Region 7 - Public Notices
Public Notice Directory for EPA Region 7. Includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
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Permitting at EPA
Learn about basic permit and environmental review program explanations, information on delegation and assumption, and federal actions intertwined with EPA permitting, such as Endangered Species Act and National Historic Preservation Act consultation.
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National Environmental Policy Act Policies and Guidance
NEPA Policies and Guidance
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EPA Engagement with Energy Communities
EPA has been a member of the Energy Communities IWG since 2021 and is committed to the mission of ensuring energy communities have both the transportation, water, information, and other infrastructure they need, and the targeted place-based investments.
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Learn about Indoor Air Quality
List of links to learn about indoor air quality.
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Framework for Effective School IAQ Management
Resources to develop your own program for indoor air quality in schools
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01R-94-R5 MDEQ Closure Letter
01R-94-R5 MDEQ Closure Letter
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Are any other tests ordered?
There may be based on the evaluation by the physician or other healthcare provider. If a patient is having specific symptoms there may be other tests needed. For example, if a patient is short of breath, they may need to have a chest x-ray or other tests done to evaluate…