Learn the Issues
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Emergency Response and Recognizing Hazardous Substance Releases
Understand warning signs, put safety first, and report to the National Response Center.
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Responding to an Incident
When a release or spill occurs, the company responsible for the release, its response contractors, the local fire and police departments, and the local emergency response personnel provide the first line of defense.
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Safety First
Following basic safety precautions helps to keep you and other bystanders safe, and assists the trained first responders in identifying and controlling the hazardous substance release.
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Sample Calculations for Constructing New Secondary Containment
This worksheet determines the possible dimensions for a rectangular or square dike or berm to meet the secondary containment requirement for aboveground bulk storage containers.
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Rectangular or Square Remote Impoundment Structure Blank Worksheet
This worksheet can be used to calculate the containment volume of a rectangular or square remote impoundment structure providing secondary containment for an aboveground tank storage facility.
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Sample Calculations to Determine Secondary Containment Volume for Multiple Horizontal Cylindrical Tanks Inside a Rectangular or Square Dike or Berm
This worksheet calculates the secondary containment volume of a rectangular or square dike or berm for three horizontal cylindrical tanks.
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Aerojet Rocketdyne Incorporated, in Rhoadesville Virginia
RCRA Corrective Action Aerojet Rocketdyne Incorporated, in Rhoadesville Virginia, Documents and Reports
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Where can residents get the most accurate and up-to-date information on the East Avenue Study Area?
This www.epa.gov/EastAveStudyArea website has the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding EPA’s investigations in the Erie community. For up-to-date information regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection investigation at the former coke facility, please visit the Erie Coke Corporation Investigation website.
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EPA Guidance on the Area Designations for the 2012 Particle Pollution NAAQS
States and tribes should refer to the following guidance for area designations for the 2012 Particle Pollution NAAQS when preparing their recommendations on area designations.
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How can residents communicate with EPA about activities happening in the East Avenue Study Area?
This EPA website (www.epa.gov/EastAveStudyArea) is dedicated to the investigations in the Erie community. We encourage you to use the site and submit any questions you might have through the form that appears on the website. We also welcome any feedback you might have on the webpage.
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More information on Ecosystem Services and EnviroAtlas
Describes different ecosystem services classification systems and the importance of valuation.
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Identifying Cost-effective Locations for Manure Management Incentives
This use case explores one solution for minimizing the negative impacts of excess manure application in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Fact Sheet: EnviroAtlas & Brownfields
This fact sheet highlighting EnviroAtlas resources that can support brownfield redevelopment and revitalization for those managing and seeking U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields grant funding.
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What are the health risks for people who have lived in this area for many years?
EPA does not have information on what community members could have been exposed to during the coke facility’s operational years. EPA’s current investigation focuses on contaminants that may still remain in the community that could cause future impacts. If you have health concerns or questions, please contact your primary care…
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Quick Start Guide
1 page Quick Start Guide provides helpful tips for getting started with the EnviroAtlas Interactive Map.
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Connecting Ecosystems and Human Health
Educational lesson plan using EPA's Eco-Health Relationship Browser
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Was the community surrounding Erie Coke affected by historic site operations?
EPA is currently investigating whether the former Erie Coke facility impacted the surrounding community. This East Avenue Study Area website will be updated throughout the process to provide up-to-date information. Sampling results from individual homes will not be provided on this website due to privacy. All personal information will be…
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Will EPA do any testing or risk evaluations related to pets?
EPA does not have any screening levels to assess for risk to pets related to environmental contaminants. It is recommended to contact your veterinarian for specific information regarding your pet’s health.
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Is it safe for children to play outside in residential yards?
EPA will need to conduct residential soil samples in order to know more information about the current condition of yards. Please refer to the EPA Growing Gardens in Urban Soils Guide (PDF) for more general information about safety with soil activities.
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Can Erie residents be exposed to contamination if we grow and eat vegetables from residential gardens?
EPA will not know if there is contamination in residential yards until the soil samples are validated. Please keep in mind, current research recommends hand washing after play or contact with urban soils where concentrations of contaminants may be higher than soils in rural areas. In addition, all fruits and…