Learn the Issues
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Drinking Water Quality at Red Hill
Drinking water safety and testing of Oahu’s Drinking Water.
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6 Source Categories - Boilers (Proposed Action)
EPA is proposing options to simplify the Clean Air Act permitting process for certain smaller sources of air pollution commonly found in Indian country. This action would ensure that air quality in Indian country is protected.
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5 Source Categories - Stone Quarrying, Crushing and Screening Facilities (Proposed Rule)
EPA proposed options to simplify the Clean Air Act permitting process for certain smaller sources of air pollution commonly found in Indian country
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General Permits and Permits by Rule Rulemaking for Indian Country - 6 Source Categories
EPA proposed options to simplify the Clean Air Act permitting process for certain smaller sources of air pollution commonly found in Indian country.
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HAB Data
Information related to The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act (HABHRCA)
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HAB Tools
Information related to The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act (HABHRCA)
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6 Source Categories - Graphic Arts and Printing Operations (Proposed Action)
This action would ensure that air quality in Indian country is protected by facilitating the implementation of the Indian Country Minor Source New Source Review (NSR) Rule issued by EPA in July 2011.
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Submitting Information on TSCA Work Plan Chemicals to Inform Prioritization and Risk Evaluation
The Work Plan Chemicals Program is part of EPA’s comprehensive approach to enhance the Agency’s existing chemicals management program.
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6 Source Categories - Sawmill Facilities (Proposed Action)
This action would ensure that air quality in Indian country is protected by facilitating the implementation of the Indian Country Minor Source New Source Review (NSR) Rule issued by EPA in July 2011.
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6 Source Categories - Stationary Compression Ignition Engines (Proposed Action)
EPA is proposing options to simplify the Clean Air Act permitting process for certain smaller sources of air pollution commonly found in Indian country.
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City Green: Innovative Green Infrastructure Solutions for Downtowns and Infill Locations
City Green uses case studies to illustrate how green infrastructure techniques can be used in downtowns and infill locations, where space is limited, to protect water quality and bring other environmental and community benefits.
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Rainwater in containment system of SPCC regulated farm
What do I do with rainwater that accumulates in my containment system for a farm regulated by the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule? Check the rainwater for any oil, and if no oil is present, this can be released. If there is oil in the water, this water…
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Liability of oil retailers at SPCC regulated farm
If a farm is out of compliance of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations and is checked by EPA and/or has a spill, is the retailer that filled the tank liable? No, EPA considers the oil tank owner responsible for lack of compliance.
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Pesticides and Food: Healthy, Sensible Food Practices
Steps you can take to reduce the amount of pesticides you consume include washing produce, peeling and trimming vegetables and selecting a variety of foods from a variety of sources.
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Describe the radon epidemiological studies?
To have a reasonable certainty in the conclusions, many thousands of cases are required to detect the increased risk of lung cancer due to radon. This is because the more things that cause a disease the harder it is to separate one cause from another, thus it takes many cases…
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What is National Radon Action Month? When is Radon Action Week?
January is National Radon Action Month. The aim of National Radon Action Month is to increase the public's awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant new construction practices. Radon Action Week is the third week in October. Some communities might observe Radon Action…
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What is the debate on radon?
There is no debate about radon being a lung carcinogen in humans. All major national and international organizations that have examined the health risks of radon agree that it is a lung carcinogen. The scientific community continues to conduct research to refine our understanding of the precise number of deaths…
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Are radon measurements accurate and reliable?
The EPA has maintained the position that radon measurement systems provide practical and affordable measurements that can give consumers the information they need about the radon level in their home in order to make a decision about whether to fix their home. Since the EPA based this position on studies…
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Bannister Federal Complex in Kansas City, Missouri
Site overview of Bannister Federal Complex
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How do I know if my radon mitigation system is working properly?
There are several methods that a contractor can use to lower radon levels in your home. Some techniques prevent radon from entering your home while others reduce radon levels after it has entered. The EPA generally recommends methods which prevent the entry of radon. Soil suction, for example, prevents radon…