Learn the Issues
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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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Emergency Operations Center
EOC serves as the response operational focal point. A communication and coordination hub designed to increase data management and coordination abilities, provides communication support for Watch Officer, Homeland Security, regional and field assets.
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National Response Team
Response planning and coordination (not direct response itself) is accomplished at the federal level through the U.S. National Response Team (NRT), an interagency group co-chaired by EPA and U.S. Coast Guard. NRT distributes information, plans, and trains.
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Underground Storage Tanks Research
EPA researchers are studying the techniques for remediating contaminated soil and ground water from USTs, developing screening tools to identify those tanks and locations at greatest risk of leaks, and helping prevent leaks.
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Communication Resources for Small Drinking Water Systems
These documents explain how to effectively communicate drinking water issues to customers and decision makers.
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EPA Extends Expiration Deadline for Pesticide Applicator Certification Plans
EPA is announcing an extension to the expiration deadline of federal, state, territory, and tribal certification plans.
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Avoid Counterfeit Pesticide Products for Dogs and Cats
EPA is aware of counterfeit pet pesticides designed to look like legitimately registered pesticide products. The information on this page is intended to help consumers avoid unregistered pet products.
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Resources about Mold for Child Care Providers
Learn about the health effects associated with exposure to mold and steps you can take to prevent mold growth in a childcare facility.
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Where They Play: Creating Healthy Environments for Youth Athletes
EPA has created a presentation to help coaches and athletic administrators better understand the environmental health risks associated with youth sports and the steps they can follow to protect young athletes.
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Complete Lesson 7: Healthy Water Inside
Examines water in our homes with a focus on how our tap water is treated and how to conserve water. Avoiding mold and mildew is also addressed.
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Complete Lesson 9: All Together Now - Air, Water, Food, and Shelter
In this final lesson, the students will review the key concepts from the program and pledge, both as a class and individually, to take action to create a healthier environment for themselves and their community.
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Healthy Home Action Card (English)
Brief tips to save energy, save money, protect inhabitants, and make your home more environmentally-friendly. Topics include mold, radon, carbon monoxide, asthma, secondhand smoke, indoor air pollution, water safety, lead, and pest control.
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Complete Lesson 4: Be Sun Smart
Explores how we both need the sun and need to protect ourselves from its rays. Discuss plants, vitamin D, sleeping rhythms, sunburn, ultraviolet radiation, sun smarts.
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Complete Lesson 8: Sustainable Eating, Healthy
Brings together ideas from the previous seven lessons and explains the concept of sustainable food through discussion of how food travels and the importance of community gardens, and how they are linked to healthy eating.
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Complete Lesson 3: Breathing Easy: Keeping the Inside of Our Homes Healthy and Clean
Looks at our homes and the steps to take to keep the air healthy and avoid chemical exposure. We explore the makeup of the air that we breathe, how to keep it clean, and how to reduce asthma triggers in our homes, as well as lead.
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Complete Lesson 5: Climate Change and You
Students learn what causes climate change and how we can participate in reducing its harmful effects. Discuss the Solar System, heat and light energy, atmosphere, greenhouse effect and gases, ozone, and energy conservation.
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Protect Children, Protect Our Future (2010)
tips to avoid risks from environmental exposure at home, school, and at play. importance of promoting policies, scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment, education, and global efforts in protecting children.
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Live, Learn, Play - Tune Into Your Health and the Environment (October 2004)
engaging booklet with fun activities and tips for teens and youth groups with information about how to protect yourself and your friends from hazards in air, water, and food.
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Healthy Home Action Brochure (Spanish)
Consejos para ahorrar energía, ahorrar dinero y hacer que su casa sea más respetuosa con el medio ambiente.
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Promoting Good Prenatal Health: Air Pollution and Pregnancy (January 2010)
simple steps for pregnant women and new mothers/parents to avoid common environmental exposures which can cause health problems and adverse birth outcomes; including tobacco smoke, carbon monoxide, particle pollution, ozone,