Learn the Issues
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EPA's Beach Program: Safe to Swim or Stick to Shoreline?
Beachgoers risk falling ill by visiting beaches with polluted water or sand. Stormwater runoff, or water that drains after rainfall, and untreated sewage released into coastal areas can expose visitors to harmful microorganisms called pathogens.
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Develop Risk Communication Programs for Fish and Shellfish Consumption Advisories
Information related to Develop Risk Communication Programs for Fish and Shellfish Consumption Advisories
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Clean Water in Indian Country
Tribes are eligible for delegation of certain Clean Water Act programs to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the nation's surface waters.
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Indicators: Acidification
Acidification is a broad term that refers to the process by which aquatic ecosystems become more acidic. Acid rain and acid mine drainage are major sources of acidifying compounds, lowering the pH below the range where most living organisms function.
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Revitalization Webinars
Review webinars aimed to highlight the role revitalization plays in addressing abandoned or orphaned sites in the LUST backlog.
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Expedited Site Assessment
The expedited site assessment (ESA) process is a framework for rapidly characterizing underground storage tank (UST) site conditions for corrective action decisions.
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The Subsurface Fate of Ethanol: A Look at the Emerging Oxygenate Alternative to MTBE
Learn about what is know about the fate of ethanol, a fuel oxygenate, in the subsurface.
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Notice of Corrosion Risks in Underground Storage Tanks Storing Diesel Fuel
Review a notice for owners of underground storage tank systems storing diesel fuel regarding corrosion.
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Questions and Answers About Corrosion in Underground Tanks Storing Diesel Fuel
Find the answers to questions about storing diesel in underground storage tanks.
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Occidental Chemical Company Facility Documents, Reports, and Graphics
RCRA, Hazardous Waste for Occidental Chemical Company Facility - Montague, Michigan
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Cafeteria and Food Services Model Contract Language
Model federal contract language for procurement of cafeteria and food services.
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Soak Up the Rain: Trees Help Reduce Runoff
Learn about the importance of trees in helping to reduce runoff and find resources to help select trees.
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Recommendations: Update History
This page identifies changes to the Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing page and process.
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Framework Development Overview
This page explains the history of how the Framework for the Assessment of Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels was developed.
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Framework for the Assessment of Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing
This page includes background information on the Framework for the Assessment of Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels.
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Selling Greener Products and Services to the Federal Government
This is a list of resources for vendors who want to sell EPP to the Federal Government.
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Palmer River Source Tracking, Water Quality Trends Summary, and Watershed Plan
Palmer River Source Tracking, Water Quality Trends Summary, and Watershed Plan: A technical direct assistance project funded by the U.S. EPA Southeast New England Program (SNEP)
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Frequent Questions about Sustainable Marketplace and Green Products
This page addresses FAQs on a wide variety of subjects.
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Institutional Purchasers of Greener Products and Services
This page includes information on greener products and services for institutional purchasers.
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Resources to Plan and Prepare for Environmental Emergencies in Oklahoma
Links to emergency information resources in Oklahoma.