Learn the Issues
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Capture Landfill Gas Electricity Waste Heat
Option for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements that are interested in capturing waste heat.
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Switch to Direct Thermal
Option for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements that are interested in a direct-use project.
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Continue to Operate Gas Collection System and Flare
Option for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements that are interested in continuing to collect and combust landfill gas after the project ends.
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Free Vent Through Flare or Selected LFG Wellheads
Option for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements that are interested in free venting after the project ends.
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Chemical Waste Management Inc. instalaciones de Kettleman Hills
En julio de 2020, la EPA emitió la aprobación a Chemical Waste Management Inc. para el almacenamiento, tratamiento y eliminación de residuos de bifenilo policlorado (PCB) en sus instalaciones de Kettleman Hills, condado de Kings, CA (EPA ID # CAT00064611).
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Options When Shutting Down an LFG Electricity Project
Options for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements that are interested in ending their energy project.
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Webinar: Landfill Gas Electricity Power Purchase Agreement Ending Soon? Learn What You Can Do
LMOP webinar on June 13, 2023 about options for landfill gas electricity project owners with an expiring power purchase agreement.
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Basic Funding Information for Landfill Gas Energy Projects
LMOP provides basic information about funding landfill gas energy projects, including evaluating economics and financing approaches.
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Resources for Partners of the Landfill Methane Outreach Program
Learn about the resources that are available to LMOP Partners and how to access them.
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Tools and Resources for Landfill Gas Energy
Tools and other resources to assist stakeholders seeking to learn more about landfill gas (LFG) energy project development.
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Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act outlines new requirements for listed hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This site will inform the public of the phasedown of HFCs as well as serve as a platform for stakeholder engagement.
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Clean Air Act Permitting in California
Information on Clean Air Act Permitting in California and EPA's oversight.
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Clean Air Act Permitting in Nevada
Information on Clean Air Act permitting in Nevada in Nevada and EPA's oversight. Clean Air Act permitting in Nevada is the shared responsibility of one state and two local agencies, along with EPA Region 9.
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Documents
Review the record collection of publicaly available documents for the Butte Area/Silver Bow Creek site.
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Resources & Tools
Resources and tools to help you learn more about the Federal Facility Superfund program.
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Clean Air Act Permitting in Arizona
CAA permitting in Arizona is the shared responsibility of one state, three county agencies, and EPA. EPA Region 9 is responsible for processing permits on most tribal lands. Navajo Nation and Gila River Indian Community also issue some types of permits.
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Affected States Notifications in EPA's Pacific Southwest
Information about Tribes approved for Treatment as a State (TAS) in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9).
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EPA Proposes Lower Residential Lead Cleanup Level for Butte
Changes are proposed for lead cleanup in residential soils in Butte. Learn about the changes and review the proposed plan.
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Pack A Waste-Free Lunch
This page includes EPA's resources for students and teachers interested in hosting a waste-free lunch day at school. These resources include instructions, helpful tips, and directions for tracking success.
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What's in a Label? Exploring Fuel Economy and the Environment for High School
Lesson plan on fuel economy and the environment labels for high school students.