Learn the Issues
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Phthalates
EPA is concerned about phthalates because of their toxicity and the evidence of pervasive human and environmental exposure to these chemicals. Phthalates are used in many industrial and consumer products, many of which pose potentially high exposure.
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LaPlace, Louisiana - Background Information
Information about chloroprene and the Denka Performance Elastomer facility
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Draft Risk Evaluation for Dicyclohexyl Phthalate (DCHP)
EPA designated dicyclohexyl phthalate as a high priority chemical in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.
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CEC Coal-Fired Power Plants Supplemental Statement
CEC Coal-Fired Power Plants Supplemental Statement
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Risk Evaluation for Dibutyl Phthalate (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2- dibutyl ester) (DBP)
EPA designated dibutyl phthalate (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2- dibutyl ester) as a high priority chemical in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.
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Risk Evaluation for Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1- butyl 2(phenylmethyl) ester) (BBP)
EPA designated o-dichlorobenzene as a high priority chemical in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.
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Resources to Plan and Prepare for Environmental Emergencies in Arkansas
Links to emergency information resources in Arkansas.
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Greenhouse Gases at EPA
This page discusses the two types of greenhouse gas emissions that EPA tracks and works to reduce.
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Identifying Invasive Species under the National Estuary Program
Stories of addressing invasive species within estuaries.
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Ruckelshaus Takes Steps to Improve Flow of Agency Information [Fishbowl Policy]
This is a memorandum signed by Administrator Ruckelshaus.
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EPA's Principles of Scientific Integrity
Outline of the EPA's scientific integrity policy.
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About Operator Certification
This page contains information that is useful to states about expanding drinking water capacity
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Other Loans and Grants for Small Drinking Water Systems
Funding for small systems can come from a variety of sources. The websites below provide information on low interest loans and/or grants available for small system infrastructure planning needs.
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Environmental Education Resources - Learning Adventures at Home or at School
Environmental education resources fort kids, parents, and teachers during school closures.
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Get the Lead Out Initiative Case Studies
The EPA's Get the Lead Out Initiative case studies are a valuable resource for states, communities, utilities, and technical assistance providers to learn about progress and lessons learned on lead service line replacement.
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WIPs Jurisdiction Contacts
List of contacts for Watershed Implementation Plans
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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Learn More About the New Label
Learn More About the New Plug-in hybrid vehicle electricity-gasoline fuel economy label displays and details.
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What is the purpose of a cellulosic biofuel waiver credit?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. Under EISA, EPA is required to make cellulosic biofuel waiver credits available for years where we waive some portion of the statutory volume for cellulosic biofuel. These credits can then be used by obligated parties to comply with the…
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Home EV Charger Calculator
A simple calculator meant to help users understand how much power they need to charge their EV at home.
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Cross Border Contingency Plans for U.S.-Mexico Sister Cities
Agreements between US and Mexico sister cities regarding response in the event of hazardous material emergency.