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Estratégias preliminares da EPA com o objetivo de reduzir os níveis de exposições e disparidades de chumbo na comunidade norte americana
Portuguese Translation of Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities
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Perguntas e respostas sobre a água potável na cidade de Newark
Perguntas e respostas sobre a água potável na cidade de Newark, November 2019
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Atualizações anteriores relacionadas à água potável de Newark
Atualizações anteriores relacionadas à água potável de Newark
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Carta de Peter D. Lopez Administrador Regional da EPA ao Comissário McCabe e Prefeito Baraka, 20 de novembro de 2019
Carta de Peter D. Lopez Administrador Regional da EPA ao Comissário McCabe e Prefeito Baraka, 20 de novembro de 2019
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Ang EPA ay nagkakaloob ng kritikal na impormasyon sa publiko ng America tungkol sa ligtas na paggamit ng disinfectant
Tagalog translation of 4/23 press release: EPA is continuing its efforts to provide critical information on surface disinfectant products that can be used to protect the health of all Americans throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Água potável de Newark
Água potável de Newark, NJ, em português
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Atualizações anteriores relacionadas à água potável de Newark
Atualizações anteriores relacionadas à água potável de Newark
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Vietnamese Hurricane Response Fact Sheets
Các tờ dữ kiện được cung cấp nơi đây mô tả vai trò của EPA trong việc đáp ứng với bão và cách các chương trình cụ thể cung cấp sự hỗ trợ. The Vietnamese fact sheets provided here describe EPA's role in a hurricane response.
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Documents of USDOE Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna, New York
Documents of USDOE Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna, New York
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Covered chemicals and the definition of process
Does a chemical need to be in a process to be covered by the CAA §112(r) risk management program requirements? The risk management program requirements apply to owners and operators of stationary sources that have more than a threshold quantity of a regulated substance contained in a process (40 CFR…
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Quality and Consistency Review of SPCC and FRP Plans
Overview of the quality and consistency review of SPCC/FRP plans and links to outreach webinars
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Public Participation Guide: Charrettes
A charrette is an intensive, multi-disciplinary workshop with the aim of developing a design or vision for a project or planning activity.
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Can a supervisor carry out worker activities?
Answer: Yes. Both the training and the education and experience requirements of supervisors cover the same topics required of workers in addition to the topics specific to supervisors. In order to supervise workers, supervisors must know how to carry out worker activities. Question Number: 23002-33449 Find a printable PDF copy…
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If a person purchases a house and plans to conduct a lead abatement before moving his or her family into the house, is that person subject to regulatory requirements (training, certification, work practice standards, etc.) at 40 C.F.R. 745 Subpart L?
Answer: No. If the person intends to perform lead abatement himself, owns the home, intends to use the home as a residence for himself or his immediate family, and a child with an elevated blood lead level (EBL) will not reside in or occupy the home, then the person is…
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Where is lead found?
Answer: Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint. In general, the older your home, the more likely it has lead-based paint. Soil around a home can contain lead from sources like deteriorated exterior paint, past use of leaded gas in cars, or from past renovation activities. Household dust can…
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Can the inspection/risk assessment period for testing a house for lead be waived?
Answer: Yes. The inspection or risk assessment period can be lengthened, shortened, or waived by mutual written consent between the purchaser and the seller. Question Number: 23002-33224 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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If I am renting, do I have the same opportunity to test for lead?
Answer: Under the law, the 10-day inspection period is limited to sales transactions, but nothing prevents the renter from negotiating with the lessor to allow time for an inspection before rental. Question Number: 23002-33225 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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How does the EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule apply to housing common areas such as stairwells, lobbies, and laundry rooms?
Answer: Common areas are those areas in multifamily housing structures that are used or are accessible to all occupants. The EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule requires that sellers and lessors disclose available lead information about common areas so that families can be informed about preventive actions…
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Public Comments for December 11 & 12, 2013 NDWAC Meeting
Comments on drinking water regulations for lead and copper.
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October 11, 2023 meeting agenda and materials
NDWAC August 8, 2023 final PFAS rule consultation meeting