Learn the Issues
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Nonpoint Source News-Notes, Issue 100, October 2016
News-Notes is a periodic report on the Condition of the Water-Related Environment, the Control of Nonpoint Sources of Water Pollution, and the Ecological Management and Restoration of Watersheds
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Nonpoint Source Success Stories: American Samoa
Stories about primarily nonpoint source-impaired waterbodies in American Samoa where restoration efforts have led to documented water quality improvements.
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How to Address Radon When Building a New Home
There are so many things to consider when having a new home built - so many choices to make. Learn about Radon and what you need to know to make your home safe from Radon.
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Nonpoint Source Pollution Awareness: Word Search Puzzle
Word Search Activity Sheet
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Engage the Public
The long-term success of a source water protection program often relies on the buy-in and participation of the local community and support of key decision makers. It is important to involve stakeholders throughout the assessment and planning process.
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Radon in Schools
High levels of Radon have been found in a number of schools across the country. Therefore, it is important that students, teachers and parents be aware that a potential problem could exist in their school.
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Appendix A
The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.
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Session 10 - Particular Matter (PM) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Speciation (2017 EIC)
Papers and presentations submitted at the 2017 Emissions Inventory conference
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Biogas Opportunities Roadmap Report
The Biogas Opportunities Roadmap Report highlights actions taken, outlines challenges and opportunities, and identifies next steps to the growth of a robust biogas industry.
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Chlorpyrifos
Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide, acaricide and miticide used to control foliage and soil-borne insect pests on a variety of food and feed crops.
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Trash Free Waters On Any Timeline
Document page that encompasses the "Trash Free Waters On Any Timeline" article.
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The WaterSense Label
The WaterSense label represents water efficiency and performance. Learn more about the different labels and logos used in the program.
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How do applicants reflect the 6th year of funding on the SF424A form, as there is only room for 5 years?
We realize this is a limitation of the form and expect applicants to provide information to the best of their ability. Applicants should also provide sufficient information in the budget narrative section of their application.
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Do all the subrecipient projects need to be known first or does the entity ask for a set amount or then do the RA to the communities for other projects so we don't need to know what the projects are going to be when we submit our application?
Applicants applying to be a principal recipient are applying for a set amount. The Project RFA will be established after the award of the cooperative agreement, so project subawards do not need to be known at time at time of application.
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Request for Correction - IRIS Assessment for Trichloroethylene
Request for Correction for Threshold of Trichloroethylene Contamination of Maternal Drinking Waters submitted under the Information Quality Act
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Does funding through this grant include municipalities within the Chicago River watershed?
Yes, including the historic Chicago River watershed.
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Appendix B to Information Quality Act Request for Correction 14002, Regarding the Libby Amphibole Asbestos IRIS Assessment
Summary of Information Quality Act Requests for Correction regarding the Libby Amphibole Asbestos IRIS Assessment.
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Does EPA have a minimum threshold/definition for the Regional scale program? In other words, what does Regional mean or is it open to applicants to determine at any scale?
GLNPO wants to be extremely flexible and encourage PRs to think about which regions they could expect to effectively cover when creating their application. There are no additional criteria from EPA on how big or small the Project RFA should be.
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Will basin wide PR serve areas without a designated PR for smaller part of the region, or will their service areas overlap?
If the Project RFA will be serving the entire basin, I.e., a basin-wide GLEJGP, this could be delegated within a coalition (if it is a coalition that has applied). Otherwise, the PR organization will be serving the entire basin. If there is a basin-wide PR as well as a smaller…
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Can the application also include program admin support for various coalition partners outside of the principal recipient?
Yes. Coalitions are allowable. Applicants should reflect related admin-related costs in the budget narrative. Please see Question 2 under this section for additional information.