Learn the Issues
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FIFRA Section 18 Emergency Exemption Program Information and Training Resource
Section 18 online training
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Human Health Issues Related to Pesticides
This web page discusses the potential health effects from pesticides.
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Sulfoxaflor - Final Cancellation Order
EPA issued a final cancellation order for all previously registered Sulfoxaflor products.
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Why is it difficult to establish a link between cancers and other illnesses to environmental exposures?
The complex nature of cancer makes it inherently challenging to identify, interpret, and address cancer clusters. Cancer is a term describing different diseases that share a similar characteristic: uncontrollable cell growth and division. As a group, cancers are very common. Cancers are the second leading cause of death in the…
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Is the former Hammermill paper mill a part of the EPA site investigation?
The former Hammermill paper mill is not a part of EPA’s East Avenue Study Area investigation. We do not have information about that site. There has been some environmental work completed through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PADEP) Land Recycling Program, also known as “Act 2.” PADEP approved a…
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Community input needed for City of Jackson drinking water system
EPA News Release: Community input needed for City of Jackson drinking water system
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Does EPA have plans to sample groundwater?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is investigating the groundwater under the former Erie Coke facility. EPA will focus on collecting and analyzing soil samples from the residential areas around the former coke facility.
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Monitoring, Assessment and TMDLs: Pacific Islands
An overview of monitoring, assessment and TMDLs in America Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam.
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If I am a tenant and not the owner of the property, can I have my property sampled and will I have to provide access?
EPA will initially send letters requesting access to the owners of the property. If the owner agrees to have the property sampled, EPA will follow up with the owner and the tenant for scheduling. If you are a tenant and are interested in having the property sampled, EPA suggests you…
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How do I know if my property was sampled by EPA?
EPA will only collect soil samples from properties where the property owner signed an access letter. For any properties that were sampled, EPA will share the sampling results directly with the property owner.
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Is the list of residential properties sampled available for public review?
The list of residential addresses that participate in the soil sampling will not be available for public review. This is to protect the privacy of those who participated in the sampling. Any results shared from the soil sampling will also not be associated with a specific address.
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What was the sampling methodology, or criteria used, to select the residential properties to be sampled?
Though EPA outlined the boundary of the initial Study Area, all participation in the soil sampling efforts is voluntary. EPA will reach out to property owners to get their permission to collect soil samples for the investigation. The current EPA East Avenue Study Area is focused on the community and…
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Affirmation of Non-Multinational Status
Fill and print form for affirmation of non-multinational status under FIFRA
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Quarterly Progress Report #12
Quarterly Progress Report #12: The Progress Report covers the period from July 1, 2015, to September 31, 2015.
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If EPA finds contamination associated with the Erie Coke site that exceeds screening levels, will EPA clean up that contamination?
If soil sampling results show an exceedance in screening levels, EPA will then evaluate options for addressing those properties.
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Vapor Intrusion Characterization Report (Revision 1.0)
Vapor Intrusion Characterization Report (Revision 1) - February 5, 2015: This report, which was approved by the EPA on February 18, 2015, documents the results from implementation of the Final Vapor Intrusion Characterization Work Plan.
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How are EPA’s sampling results verified for accuracy?
Samples are sent to an EPA certified laboratory for analysis. After the samples are analyzed, the data will be validated independently by chemists to verify the accuracy of the results.
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Outreach Information for ERP Compliant Coke, LLC
RCRA Community Engagement Outreach related to Walter Coke, Inc. Facility
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Corrective Measure Study Report for SMA 5
Terracon Consultants is pleased to submit this Corrective Measures Study (CMS) for activities in the ERP Coke Former Pig Iron Foundry.
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Corrective Measure Study Report for SMA 4
Terracon is pleased to submit the Corrective Measures Study for ERP Compliant Coke. April 14, 2017