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Addressing Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Lake County, Illinois

Background information on ethylene oxide emitters in Lake County, IL

Correspondence related to Ethylene Oxide in Lake County, Ill.

Correspondence documents related to Ethylene Oxide (EtO) in Lake County, Ill.

EPA to Close Out Specific Antimicrobial Notification Actions to Reduce Backlog and Improve Efficiencies

The Environmental Protection Agency will close out antimicrobial actions.

Expanded Source Water Protection-Related Eligibilities under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund's Local Assistance and other State Programs Set-Aside

Memorandum highlighting expanded source water protection eligibilities under the DWSRF Program Local Assistance set-aside (i.e. 15% set-aside) enacted through the AWIA of 2018.

Tips for Selecting a Pest Control Service

You should select a pest control company the way you do any other service - Look for Quality and Value. Learn about how you can make the best choice for your needs.

Setting Tolerances for Pesticide Residues in Foods

Pesticides are widely used in producing food and may remain in small amounts in or on fruits, vegetables, grains, and other foods. EPA ensures the safety of the food supply regulating the amount of pesticide that may remain on food. Learn how we do this.

Revoking Pesticide Tolerances

EPA revokes pesticide tolerances when all registrations of a pesticide have been canceled in the U.S. and the tolerances are not needed for imported foods or when there are no registered uses for certain crops.

Tribal Wood Smoke Brochure

Tribal Wood Smoke Brochure: Wet Wood is a Waste (PDF

Indexes to Part 180 Tolerance Information for Pesticide Chemicals in Food and Feed Commodities

This Web page describes information that may be helpful in finding specific pesticide tolerance information available in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at Part 180.

Flow Duration Curves: A New Model to Envision Healthy Watersheds and Resilient Communities

Urban landscapes can struggle with how to deal with stormwater. With so many paved surfaces, it's already difficult to capture, store, treat, and, expel stormwater from city streets.

PM2.5 Gravimetric Round Robin

This page contains reports including the results from the annual PM2.5 Gravimetric Round Robin supplemental studies conducted by EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.

New Chemicals Collaborative Research Program Action Plan Now Available for Public Comment

EPA is announcing the release of its draft collaborative research plan for a recently-announced effort to modernize the process and bring innovative science to new chemical reviews under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Questions and Answers: Proposed Rule on the Management and Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Debris

Answers questions about EPA's proposed rule to ease management and disposal standards for lead-based paint debris.

Sierra Club and Improving Kids Environment v. Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator, USEPA, Case No.: C 06-5641 PJH

Settlement relating to plaintiffs' desire that the EPA require health and safety data reporting for lead and lead salts.

EPA Trade Sell Sheet

Flyer to be distributed to contractors to inform them of the advantages of getting lead-safe renovation training and firm certification.

Technical Bulletin: Composite Dust Wipe Samples, EPA 747-F-00-004, April, 2000

The purpose of this technical bulletin is to provide guidance on composite dust wipe samples.

The Lead-Based Paint Pre-Renovation Regulation: Does It Apply to You?

Lead-based paint pre-renovation regulation brochure from March 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions on the Container and Containment Labeling Requirements

Greensboro, GA: Bringing Affordable Housing to a Historic Cotton Mill

City of Greensboro redevelopment project provides beneficial reuse as affordable housing with 71 new loft style apartment units.