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EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi and DOE Deputy Secretary Danly Advance President Trump’s Energy Agenda in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah
On August 20, 2026, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi and DOE Deputy Secretary James Danly traveled to Utah to advance President Trump’s energy agenda across multiple sectors.
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EPA RCRA ID: VAD003112588
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for VAD003112588 Firestone Fibers and Textiles in Hopewell, Virginia
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EPA Selects 24 Gulf Watershed Projects for Water Quality and Local Economies
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Gulf of America Division (GAD) announced 24 projects selected from the Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf of America Watershed Notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Process Controllers
This page will take you to frequently asked questions about EPA's 2024 air regulations for the oil and natural gas industry.
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Safer Choice Criteria for Chelating and Sequestering Agents
DfE defined specific criteria for chelating and sequestering agents to help identify those that have preferred human and environmental health profiles
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Community Involvement During Emergency Responses
Involvement occurs in different forms, but is always geared towards improving the public's understanding of the presence of hazardous substances in the community, and how to address any issues that may arise.
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Hazardous Substance Release Warning Signs
These can be recognized by the shape of the storage container and its label, a foul odor, visible gases, unusually colored flames, or the increased pitch of a relief valve on a pressurized container.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Response personnel must wear the appropriate level of protection whenever near a hazardous release site. Level A is for the greatest exposure potential, and D is the minimum level. Examples range from totally encapsulated suits to hard hats.
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Booms
Containment booms are used to control the spread of oil to reduce the possibility of polluting shorelines and other resources. They also concentrate oil in thicker surface layers, making recovery easier. They may also be used to divert and channel slicks.
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One Health
A holistic approach to advancing human well-being that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment: when we protect one, we protect all.
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Additional Information about the U.S.-Canada Air Quality Agreement
Read documents pertaining to the U.S.-Canada Air Quality Agreement, including joint statements and the official agreement between the two governments.
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Safety Zones
These are established primarily to reduce the accidental spread of hazardous substances by workers or equipment from contaminated areas to clean areas. They include the exclusion (hot) zone, contamination reduction (warm) zone, and support (cold) zone.
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Who Pays
By law, the parties responsible for the use, transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances and oil are liable for the cost of containment, cleanup, and damages resulting from a release, or threat of release, related to their own activities.
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Possible Exposure Pathways During Emergencies
There are three basic ways a person may be exposed to a hazardous substance: inhalation, ingestion, or direct contact. Points of contact include groundwater or surface water; soil, sediment, or dust; air; or food.
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Biological Agents
These chemicals or organisms increase the rate at which microorganisms break down complex compounds into simpler products (biodegredation). Two bioremediation technologies currently being used for oil spill cleanups are fertilization and seeding.
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Evaluating EPA's Programs
This site explores internal program evaluations at the EPA and provides guides for conducting evaluations at other government agencies.
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What Information is Needed When Reporting an Oil Spill or Hazardous Substance Release?
what to include in your report to the National Response Center. You can also report to the EPA Regional Office or US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in the area where the incident occurred.
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Sparrows Point Terminal LLC (TradePoint Atlantic) in Sparrows Point, Maryland
RCRA Corrective Action Key Documents and Reports for Sparrows Point Terminal LLC ,TradePoint Atlantic, Sparrows Point, Maryland
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Emergency Response and Recognizing Hazardous Substance Releases
Understand warning signs, put safety first, and report to the National Response Center.
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Safety First
Following basic safety precautions helps to keep you and other bystanders safe, and assists the trained first responders in identifying and controlling the hazardous substance release.