Learn the Issues

Lean & Chemicals Toolkit: Preface

explanation of the symbols used in the toolkit as well as a summary of the key questions addressed in the text

Lean & Energy Toolkit: Chapter 6

Conclusion and summary of the Lean & Energy Toolkit

EPA Evaluates Draft Phase III Watershed Implementation Plans

EPA Phase III Evaluations

2015 AOC Tank Infrastructure Improvements: Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

Information and documents related to Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage AOC SOW 8.0: Risk/Vulnerability Assessment.

National Contingency Plan Product Schedule Toxicity and Effectiveness Summaries

EPA provides these summaries for dispersants, surface washing agents, surface collecting agents, bioremediation agents, and miscellaneous oil spill control agents.

Testing Table Accessibility Errors for Devon

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Are my derailment-related payments tax-exempt?

The Village of East Palestine is enacting an ordinance to provide a special, new local tax exemption for derailment-related payments that the Village’s taxpayers receive, such as payments from Norfolk Southern for housing or other needs. The first of the tax exemption’s three required readings before the Village Council was…

Last published: August 19, 2024

What is being tested for in EPA’s air testing program?

Seventy-five different chemicals are tested for on the derailment site and around East Palestine. The air monitoring and sampling network includes 9 monitoring stations, 8 sampling stations, a MINICAM van, and the PTR-MS laboratory vans.

Last published: August 19, 2024

Is formaldehyde a contaminant of concern from the derailment?

Last week, an East Palestine resident reported to EPA that they had a skin reaction from handling soil in their backyard after digging a swimming pool. EPA tested the soil and did not detect high hazard chemicals. The device used for testing did indicate that low levels of formaldehyde might…

Last published: August 19, 2024

Source Water Protection Practices

Source water protection practices are systems or actions taken to prevent contamination of surface and ground water sources of drinking water.

Overview of the Drinking Water Sole Source Aquifer Program

Overview of the EPA's water aquifer program.

WaterSense Partners

WaterSense partners are ambassadors that promote the value of water efficiency and WaterSense-labeled products, new homes, and programs. Partners help educate communities while transforming the marketplace.

Professional Certification

WaterSense recognizes certification programs for irrigation professionals that meet the specification criteria. Certification programs cover three areas: irrigation system design, installation and maintenance, and system auditing.

Recommended Area Designations for the 2012 National Air Quality Standards for Fine Particles - Aug 2014

In response to recommendations from state and tribal representatives, EPA sent letters outlining the areas it’s intended designations for the annual fine particle air quality standards set in 2012.

Additional Final Area Designations and Technical Amendment for the 2012 Annual Fine Particle Standard Established in 2012 - March 2015

EPA is establishing or revising initial area designations and a technical amendment to correct an inadvertent error in the initial designation for one area for the 2012 annual national ambient air quality standards for fine particle pollution.

EPA Finalizes Initial Area Designations for the 2012 National Air Quality Standard for Fine Particles - Dec 2014

After considering state and tribal recommendations, reviewing the most recent certified fine particle air quality data, and emissions that contribute fine particle pollution, EPA has completed initial designations for the 2012 annual fine particle standard

EPA Establishes Additional Final Area Designations for the 2012 Annual Fine Particle Standard for Areas in Georgia and Florida

EPA issues initial designations for certain areas in Georgia and Florida for the 2012 primary annual national ambient air quality standard for fine particle pollution.