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Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking: Lung Cancer and Other Disorders
This page contains a PDF version of the Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking report and also a pdf version of an overview of progress made in reducing exposure to secondsmoke in the past 25 years.
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What can I do to protect indoor air quality if I live in an apartment?
Apartments can have the same indoor air problems as single-family homes because many of the pollution sources, such as the interior building materials, furnishings, and household products, are similar. Indoor air problems similar to those in offices may be caused by such sources as contaminated ventilation systems, improperly placed outdoor…
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How do I protect indoor air quality if I am remodeling my home?
While remodeling or improving the energy efficiency of your home, steps should be taken to minimize pollution from sources inside the home, either from new materials, or from disturbing materials already in the home. In addition, residents should be alert to signs of inadequate ventilation, such as stuffy air, moisture…
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How does outdoor air enter a building?
Most home heating and cooling systems, including forced air heating systems, do not mechanically bring fresh air into the house. Outdoor air enters and leaves a house by: natural ventilation , such as through open windows and doors infiltration , a process by which outdoor air flows into the house…
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Has EPA issued specific recommendations on how frequently carpet should be cleaned?
No. EPA recommends that consumers and others follow manufacturer recommendations and industry standards for keeping carpet clean to protect indoor air quality wherever carpet is installed. A number of carpet cleaning companies have been under the incorrect impression that EPA issued official carpet cleaning recommendations in a 1989 letter from…
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Who can I contact to have the indoor air quality tested at my place of employment?
The United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the contact for workplace safety. See OSHA's Contact Us Webpage for more information on reporting emergencies, unsafe working conditions, safety and health violations, to file a complaint, to ask safety and health questions, to find the OSHA…
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Light-Duty Vehicle Trends Since 1975 (Infographic)
Infographic for Light-Duty Vehicle Trends Since 1975
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ARCHIVED - Indoor airPLUS Version 2
The Indoor airPLUS Version 2, New Construction Specifications document is an update to the 2018 version, published November 2020. This revision reflects the program’s ongoing commitment to support the building industry in constructing healthy homes.
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Light-Duty Vehicle Trends Since 1975 (Text Only)
Text Only version for infographic of Light-Duty Vehicle Trends Since 1975.
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Guidelines for Preparing Economic Analyses, 3rd Edition
Guidance from NCEE on how to create an economic analysis.
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Frequent Questions Related to Gold King Mine Response
Frequent questions about Gold King Mine response
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EPA Updates Process for Developing Maps to Protect Endangered Species
EPA released its proposed registration decision for products containing the new active ingredient veratrine, an insecticide for direct application to walls and other man-made structures, such as transportation equipment for non-food commodities.
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Documents on Restoring the Cuyahoga River AOC
documents of the actions taken to remove the beneficial use impairments in Cuyahoga River Area of Concern, starting with the remedial action plan and buis removal.
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Documents on Restoring Eighteenmile Creek AOC
documents of the actions taken to remove the beneficial use impairments in Eighteenmile Creek AOC, starting with the remedial action plan and buis removal.
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Documents on Restoring the River Raisin AOC
documents of restoration activities at River Raisin AOC.
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Indiana Title V Program Evaluation - Indiana NSR Program Evaluation
This report summarizes EPA's review and findings of Indiana's NSR and Title V permit programs.
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Veolia Sauget Air Permitting - Comprehensive Performance Test Report
Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C., Sauget Illinois Notification of compliance with the Final Replacement Standards of the NESHAP for Hazardous Waste Combustors (40 CFR 63, Subpart EEE)
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EPA at Work in Detroit and Downriver Communities in MI - Infrastructure & Drinking Water
EPA initiatives in drinking water and infrastructure.
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Rhode Island Brownfields Funding History
Allocation of Brownfields funding for Rhode Island communities.
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Federal Facility Compliance Under EPA’s National Compliance Initiative to Reduce Significant Noncompliance with CWA NPDES Permits
This advisory is intended to notify federal facilities with NPDES permits about an EPA-State enforcement and compliance initiative focused on improving permit compliance and to help permittees with compliance problems achieve or maintain compliance.