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Documents for Proposed Denial of Injection Well Permit MI-101-2R-0017
EPA permit for the State Cleon 2-13 injection well to be used for enhanced oil or gas recovery in Section 13, T24N, R13W, Cleon Township, Manistee County, Michigan - denied
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Ten Things You Should Know about Mold
Learn about the top ten things to know about mold in your home, as well as the affect it could have on your health
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Using the 2006 Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) Public Data: Background Document
This document provides information helpful to understanding and using the data in the 2006 Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) public database, available on the IUR website.
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Partially Exempt Petroleum Process Streams
Table of Partially Exempt Petroleum Process Streams.
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Regulation of Pesticide Residues on Food
EPA regulates pesticides used to protect crops and sets limits on the amount of pesticide remaining in or on foods in the U.S. The limits on pesticides on foods are called tolerances in the U.S. (maximum residue limits (MRLs) in many other countries).
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Clinton River AOC Boundary Map
This page presents various boundary maps of the Clinton River AOC.
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Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP)
PESP is an EPA partnership program that works with the nation's pesticide-user community to promote IPM practices. Pesticide users can reduce the risks from pests and pesticides. Members include organizations and companies in the pesticide-user community.
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Why is mold growing in my home?
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and…
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EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective as Sterilants [List A]
EPA registers antimicrobial products, some of which act as sterilizers.
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Drinking Water
EPA documentation to the Flint drinking water disaster.
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Restrictions on Rodenticide Products
"Consumer size" products contain one pound of poison bait or less and must include a bait station. Products formulated for pest control professionals also meet certain requirements. Read the product label to ensure safe and effective use.
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How to Search for Tolerances for Pesticide Ingredients in the Code of Federal Regulations
EPA sets limits on how much of a pesticide residue can remain on food. Learn how to search for these limits or tolerances.
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What is mold?
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet…
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Pesticide Product Label System (PPLS): More Information
US EPA Web page about the Product Label System (PPLS).
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Introduction to Pesticide Drift
Pesticide drift is the movement of pesticide dust or droplets through the air at the time of application or soon after, to any site other than the area intended.
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What does mold smell like?
Some compounds produced by molds have strong smells and are volatile and quickly released into the air. These compounds are known as microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs). Because mVOCs often have strong or unpleasant odors, they can be the source of the "moldy odor" or musty smell frequently associated with…
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What are ten things I need to know about mold?
Ten Things You Should Know About Mold: Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control…
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Definition of Indian Country
Definition of Indian Country
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How can I tell if I have a mold problem?
Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold…
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Should I Use a Fogger?
Total release foggers are approved for use against various indoor pests, including bed bugs. Not all are indicated against bed bugs, so check the label. Also note that if the fogged pesticides cannot reach where they are hiding, bed bugs won't be killed.