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Does the East Palestine clinic require an appointment, or can people just show up without an appointment if they require immediate medical care.
An appointment is preferred, but if they can, they will accommodate walk-in patients. If they believe it’s an emergency, they should go to the emergency room or urgent care for medical attention. Site Status check as of June 23
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How do federal and state agencies get notified of a chemical or oil spill requiring an emergency response?
By law, companies or individuals who spill hazardous chemicals or oil are required to call the National Response Center (NRC) if the quantity is above reporting limits. The NRC then notifies federal, state and local responders. Most States have additional reporting requirements that are separate from the NRC.
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Can smoke from the Canadian wildfires cause health concerns?
Most healthy adults and children will recover quickly from smoke exposure and will not have long-lasting health effects. But people with chronic diseases, such as asthma, other lung disease, or cardiovascular disease are at greater risk of experiencing more severe health effects. Children, pregnant people, and people over 65 also…
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Did drinking water samples from the American Legion in East Palestine have detections of vinyl chloride?
No. The drinking water supplied to the American Legion from the Village municipal water system has been tested weekly since the incident and vinyl chloride has not been detected in the drinking water, nor any of the water supply wells. A filter company collected water at the American Legion, and…
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Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program Drinking Water Tribal Grant Implementation Document
This document is part of the tribal grant program to implement lead testing in schools and childcare facilities and shall be used in accordance with the EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water guidance
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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
An overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act and other information on specific aspects of the law as implemented in regulation and guidance
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How can I find an accredited renovation trainer?
You can locate an accredited training provider using EPA’s Accredited Lead-based Paint Trainer Search tool at https://cdxocsppapps.epa.gov/ocspp-oppt-lead/training-search, or by contacting the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD [5323]. Question Number: 23002-16220 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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Instructions for Accredited RRP Training Providers
This page provides instructions for accredited trainers to teach renovator and dust sampling technician courses according to the Renovation, Repair and Painting Regulation rule.
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Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: Renovator Training
This page describes EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule requirements for contractors.
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Lead Abatement, Inspection and Risk Assessment
Site containing links to consumer information, risk assessments, training information and additional resources for abatement projects.
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Evaluating EPA's Programs
This site explores internal program evaluations at the EPA and provides guides for conducting evaluations at other government agencies.
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South Florida Program (SFP)
The goal of the SFP is to protect and restore the quality of south Florida’s waterways. Included here is the SFP geographic boundary, an overview of south Florida aquatic ecosystems and why they matter and links to additional information and resources.
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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program Information for the State of Kansas
Federal and State investments for Drinking Water Programs for the state of Kansas
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Performance Specification 19 - Performance Specifications and Test Procedures for Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems
Performance Specification 3 - Specifications and Test Procedures For O2 And CO2 Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems In Stationary Sources
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Method 327 Fugitive and Area Source Measurement of Selected Volatile Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants Using Specially Prepared Canisters
Determination of Isocyanates in Stationary Source Emissions
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Procedure 7 - Quality Assurance Requirements for Gaseous Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems Used for Compliance Determination
Promulgated quality assurance procedure 6 - Quality Assurance Requirements for Gaseous Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems Used for Compliance Determination at Stationary Sources
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Pesticides and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox
The Pesticide and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox catalogs educational resources including guidance documents, handouts, presentations, informational webinars, and other resources relating to EPA’s endangered species work.
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Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles Demonstration Project
EPA and the United Parcel Service (UPS) have developed a hydraulic hybrid delivery vehicle to explore and demonstrate the environmental benefits of the hydraulic hybrid for urban pick-up and delivery fleets.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Website of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment.
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Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Evaluation Program: Firm Certification
This page describes EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule requirements for contractors.