Learn the Issues
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Water Management at EPA
EPA implements measures to conserve water at its facilities, reduce water for landscaping, and manage stormwater as it feeds back into the environment.
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Greenhouse Gases at EPA
This page discusses the two types of greenhouse gas emissions that EPA tracks and works to reduce.
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Public Participation Guide: Stakeholder Interviews
Interviews with stakeholders are one-to-one conversations about a specific topic or issue. The primary purpose of these interviews is to obtain project-relevant information and elicit stakeholder reactions and suggestions.
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Documents from Strengthening Public Participation on Environmental Management in Indonesia (2012)
EPA delivered a two-day workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was co-sponsored by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment, USAID, and the Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network.
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Public Participation Guide: Printed Information
Printed material is still one of the easiest and most effective ways to provide information on a project or issue, or to publicize a participation process such as an event or meeting.
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Case Studies from Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making: Building Connections for Africa and the Middle East - Rabat, Morocco (2013)
EPA conducted a three-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.
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Public Participation Guide: Web Sites
World wide websites provide interested stakeholders with project information, announcements, documents, and opportunities for input or discussion.
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Public Participation Guide: Foundational Skills Capacity Matrix
Chart to explore the skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed for successful public participation.
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Public Participation Guide: Press and Media
In general, news or media releases are used to disseminate information. Media releases aim to get the widest possible coverage for a community issue or proposal through the publication or broadcasting of the information in the release.
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Flow Chart: Select an Appropriate Level of Public Participation
Flowchart to select the right level of public participation.
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Public Participation Guide: Electronic Democracy
Electronic democracy describes a wide range of interactive tools that embrace existing and emergent media sources as a forum for allowing members of the public to express opinions and seek to influence decision-making.
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Materials from Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making: Building Connections for Africa and the Middle East - Rabat, Morocco (2013)
EPA conducted a three-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.
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Presentations from Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making: Building Connections for Africa and the Middle East - Rabat, Morocco (2013)
EPA conducted a three-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.
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Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Mountaintop Mining/Valley Fill in Appalachia
Documents related to Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Mountaintop Mining/Valley Fill in Appalachia
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EPA's Former Facilities' Water Management Plans
Water management plans for facilities that EPA no longer occupies.
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EPA's Principles of Scientific Integrity
Outline of the EPA's scientific integrity policy.
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Tribal Water and Natural Resources Conservation Guide
Landing page for the new Tribal Water and Natural Resources Conservation Guide
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SFTF Report: Recommendation 20 Findings - Third Party Oversight of Aspects of PRP-lead Cleanups
Memorandum outlining findings and recommendations for task force recommendation 20 on oversight of PRP-lead cleanups
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Ruckelshaus Takes Steps to Improve Flow of Agency Information [Fishbowl Policy]
This is a memorandum signed by Administrator Ruckelshaus.
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LaPlace, Louisiana - Background Information
Information about chloroprene and the Denka Performance Elastomer facility