Learn the Issues
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What work still needs to be done at the derailment site?
Although contaminated soil has been excavated and removed from the derailment site, some additional work remains. Soil sampling continues to check all areas where cleanup operations took place. Stream assessments continue, and culvert clean out has started. Groundwater and drinking water sampling also continues. Expect these investigations and possible additional…
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How is the current creek assessment different from the assessment done over the summer?
Over the summer, stream assessments were done to determine if there were remaining impacts to the streams from the derailment. Contamination was found in some areas and the current work is meant to clean out culverts and get more detail on what remains in the sediment to inform any future…
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How much waste was removed as part of the cleanup efforts?
In late October, EPA announced the completion of major derailment site excavation. Remaining contaminated soil and debris were removed for off-site treatment or disposal. Contact water continues to be treated in an on-site wastewater treatment system prior to removal for off-site disposal. As of November 13, over 174,000 tons of…
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Previously Issued EPA Nutrient Reduction Policies and Supporting Documents
Previously Issued EPA Nutrient Reduction Policies and Supporting Documents
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The EPA’s Efforts to Reduce Nutrient Pollution
EPA’s Efforts to Reduce Nutrient Pollution
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Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc., d/b/a ADAMA Consent Agreement and Final Order
Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc., d/b/a ADAMA
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What You Can Do: In Your Yard
Lawns and gardens can be big sources of nutrient pollution. We can all do our part to make sure water running off our lawns doesn't carry nitrogen and phosphorus into rivers, lakes and streams.
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What You Can Do: In Your Home
Our homes can be major sources of nutrient pollution. There are a few simple things you can do to prevent nutrient pollution around your home, including changing your cleaning supplies, cleaning after your pet, being energy efficient, and more.
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Documents of General Electric Company - Hudson Falls in Hudson Falls, New York
Documents of General Electric Company - Hudson Falls in Hudson Falls, New York
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2001 Consent Decree: Nucor Corporation, Inc. Multimedia Settlement
This is the consent decree for Nucor Corporation, Inc. Multimedia Settlement
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Where This Occurs: Air
Airborne nitrogen compounds, especially nitrogen oxides, contribute to the formation of air pollutants like smog, which can restrict visibility and affect human health.
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Petroleum Refinery National Case Results
Results from EPA settlements with petroleum refineries
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Where This Occurs: Ground Water and Drinking Water
As ground water works its way through the soil, it can pick up excess nutrients and transport them to the water table. When polluted groundwater reaches drinking water systems it can pose serious public health threats.
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TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-20-0154
This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-20-0154.
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Where This Occurs: Coasts and Bays
Nutrient pollution impairs about two-thirds of the nation's coastal areas and more than one-third of the nation's estuaries.
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TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-20-0146
This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-20-0146.
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Pesticides Imports Enforcement - Cheminova, Inc.
This is the cafo for Cheminova, Inc
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Pesticides Imports Enforcement - Dow Chemical
These are the cafos for Dow Chemical
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Pesticides Imports Enforcement - Weatherford International, Inc.
This is the cafo for Weatherford International Inc.
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TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-20-0161
This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-20-0161.