Learn the Issues
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What is a CERCLA § 107(r) windfall lien?
Under section 107(r) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (commonly known as Superfund), a windfall lien is a statutory lien on a property for the increase in the fair market value of that property attributable to the EPA's cleanup efforts. It is not a lien for all…
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Who is responsible for enforcement of cleaning up leaks from underground storage tanks?
The underground storage tank program is primarily implemented by states and territories. The first point of contact is the state or territorial regulatory agency with jurisdiction where the USTs are physically located. See state and territorial UST program offices for a list of contacts. The EPA UST program provides answers…
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What are the main defenses against Superfund liability?
Defenses to Superfund liability are available only if the release was caused by: An act of God, Acts of war, Acts/omissions of a third party with whom a potentially responsible party has no contractual relationship. For more information visit EPA's Defenses and Exemptions to Superfund Liability Web page.
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Chemical Manufacturing Sector Information
Learn about environmental resources for the chemical manufacturing sector.
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Funding Sources for Drinking Water Systems in Wyoming and on Tribal Lands in EPA Region 8
This page describes Federal funding through the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality or from EPA Region 8.
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Key Components of Reducing Smoke Exposure
Public Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke Exposure
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Review of the Use of Carbon Dioxide Total Flooding Fire Extinguishing Systems
This paper provides information on the use and effectiveness of carbon dioxide in fire protection systems and describes incidents involving inadvertent exposure of personnel to the gas.
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Communicating Air Quality Conditions: The Air Quality Index
Importance of the Air Quality Index for knowing when to alter activity due to wildfire smoke
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Where to Find Air Quality Smoke Reports - Air Resource Advisor Smoke Outlooks
Importance of the Air Quality Index when using Air Resource Advisor Smoke Outlooks
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Increasing Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
Public Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke Exposure
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Why is Smoke a Health Concern?
Health concerns from smoke from wildfires
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Title V Permitting Program Evaluations for South Carolina
EPA Title V and New Source Review program evaluation conducted on South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Air Quality
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The Air Quality Index
Importance of the Air Quality Index for knowing when to alter activity due to wildfire smoke
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Title V Permitting Program Evaluations for Georgia
EPA Title V and New Source Review program evaluation conducted on March 28, 2012 for Georgia DEP
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Wildfire Smoke Course Knowledge Check - Question 5
Knowledge Check on Wildfire Smoke Health Effects
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Wildfire Smoke Course Knowledge Check - Questions 13-15
Knowledge Check on Air Quality Index (AQI)
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White Paper: Available and Emerging Technologies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Combustion Turbine Electric Generating Units
EPA white paper on stationary combustion turbines and reducing greenhouse gases.
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Strategies to Reduce Exposure Outdoors
Reducing Exposure to Wildfire Smoke
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Co-exposure to Wildfire Smoke and Heat
Steps patients can take before a wildfire to prepare
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Importance of Educating Patients and Health Care Professionals Before Smoke is in the Air
the importance of educating patients in wildfire prone areas