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How did states form their SERCs?
How are States expected to form their State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) as required under Title III? States are required to establish a State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) under Title III. The SERC may consist of existing emergency response organizations or may be an entirely new mechanism to address this…
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Agricultural use exemption and chemicals used for fish farming
Sections 311 and 312 require facility owners or operators to submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and annual inventory reports for any hazardous chemical subject to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR §1910.1200(c)) which is present at a facility above a reportable threshold (40 CFR §370.10) . An owner or…
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Hazardous chemicals used in animal digestors or incinerators
Are hazardous chemicals used in equipment, such as an animal carcass digestor or incinerator, located on the grounds of a medical or veterinary facility exempt from the definition of hazardous chemical and, therefore, exempt from reporting under EPCRA Sections 311 and 312? Any substance to the extent it is used…
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Agricultural use exemption and fuels
Does the agricultural use exemption, Section 311(e)(5), apply to fuels used by harvesting services to transport crops from the farm to the market or the food processor? Does the agricultural use exemption apply to the fuel used by the farmer to transport crops from the farm to the market or…
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What is a reactive and non-reactive solid EHS?
Reactive solid means any extremely hazardous substance denoted with “a” in the “Notes” column in Appendix A or B of 40 CFR 355. Reactive solids are more likely than other solids to be dispersed into the air due to the energy or heat created from their reactivity with water or…
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Are hazardous chemicals present at rail yards subject to EPCRA 311/312?
Yes, hazardous chemicals present at rail yards are subject to EPCRA Sections 311 and 312, if they are not stored incident to transportation and they are present at the rail yard in amounts equal to or in excess of the minimum thresholds in 40 CFR 370.10(a). As explained in the…
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E-cigarette and EPCRA 311 / 312 Reporting
Are hazardous chemicals used to make e-cigarette products considered tobacco or tobacco products and thus exempt from EPCRA sections 311 and 312 reporting requirements? No. The MSDS reporting requirements under EPCRA Section 311 and Chemical Inventory (i.e., Tier II) reporting requirement under EPCRA Section 312 apply to owners and operators…
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Electric Power Sector Basics
Background information on the Power Sector of the United States as it relates to the power sector approach.
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Lean & Chemicals Toolkit: Appendix A
Appendix includes various listings for technical assistance providers and other chemical resources.
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: AGC Chemicals Americas Incorporated in Bayonne, New Jersey
The facility is located at 229 East 22nd Street, Bayonne, New Jersey. Exxon, formerly Standard Oil, began operations at this facility in the late 1890's. Exxon's use of the site included storage, transfer and distribution of petroleum, and operation of a
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Clean Harbors BTD, LLC in Clarence, New York
The Clean Harbors BDT, LLC site was a commercial treatment, storage, and disposal facility that treated reactive hazardous wastes, pressurized waste, pharmaceutical and packaged laboratory chemicals. The facility was initially owned and operated by Wilson-
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Sabic Innovative Plastics US, LLC in Selkirk, New York
The ownership of the facility was transferred from General Electric to Sabic Innovative Plastics in May 2007. The facility is located on Noryl Avenue in the town of Selkirk. The facility is approximately six miles from the Hudson River.
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Cytec Industries Incorporated - Warners in Linden, New Jersey
The site is located at the eastern end of Tremley Point Road in Linden, New Jersey. The site and surrounding area have been in industrial use for the past 80 years and this is expected to continue. The site was used for chemical manufacturing until 1998
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California Air Resources Board rejects VW 2-liter diesel recall plan and issues Notice of Violation
California Air Resources Board rejects VW 2-liter diesel recall plan and issues Notice of Violation (January 12, 2016)
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Vehicles on the Road (Text Only)
Learn about different types of vehicles on the road.
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Webinar: Everything you want to know about the Partner Portal - So much more for you than the tool alone!
This EPA presentation provides information on the SmartWay Shipper Carrier Tool: its background and development, participation in the program, application process, emission metrics, tool demonstration, data collection, and schedule for 2020.
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Webinar: On the Road to Sustainable Freight: Where do Electric Trucks Fit In?
This EPA presentation provides information on the SmartWay Shipper Carrier Tool: its background and development, participation in the program, application process, emission metrics, tool demonstration, data collection, and schedule for 2020.
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Water and Wastewater Sector Power Resilience Case Studies
Water Sector Power Resilience Case studies
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Schott Metal Products Inc., Akron, Ohio
RCRA Corrective Action Site, Schott Metal Products Inc., Akron, Ohio
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The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Report to Congress
A report to Congress on the GLRI progress from 2010 to 2014.