Learn the Issues
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2013 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
Page lists the winners of the 2013 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement and links to the booklet and videos that describe the projects.
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Documentation for Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI) Geographic Microdata (RSEI-GM)
information on the RSEI Geographic Microdata, which are a unique dataset that provides detailed air model results from the RSEI model at a level of 810 meter square grid cells
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Healthy Places for Healthy People
Describes the Healthy Places for Healthy People technical assistance program that helps communities create walkable, healthy, economically vibrant places by engaging with local health care facility partners
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Using Smart Growth Strategies to Foster Economic Development: A Kelso, Washington Case Study
This document is a report from a technical assistance project examining how to use smart growth approaches to foster economic development, using Kelso, WA, as a case study.
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Local Foods, Local Places: Gloucester, Massachusetts
Case study about how local foods help strengthen Gloucester, MA's identity and economy.
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Final Risk Evaluation for n-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)
Materials supporting and explaining initial risk determination for NMP
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Soak Up the Rain: Disconnect / Redirect Downspouts
Find resources and learn how to disconnect/redirect a downspout so it directs rain water to a landscaped area.
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Soak Up the Rain: The Benefits of Green Infrastructure
Get municipal and community resources to help soak up the rain.
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Permitting Under the Clean Air Act
This site will provide access to detailed information general CAA permitting topics plus region specific permitting content. It provides links to related air permitting site.
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Fact Sheet: Perimeter Wall Replacement
Summary of upcoming construction activities related to the Wyckoff-Eagle Harbor Superfund site that will impact the Bainbridge Island community.
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TSCA Section 6 Import/Export Requirements for Specific Chemicals
Information on Section 6 of TSCA import and export requirements applicable to certain specific chemicals
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EPA Finalizes Certain Pesticide Product Performance Data Requirements to Improve Clarity and Reduce Burden for Registrants
EPA announced final product performance data requirements for products claiming efficacy against certain pests.
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Upcoming Environmental Modeling Public Meeting on Assessing Exposure and Risk to Pollinators & Plants
Environmental Modeling Public Meeting to discuss current issues related to modeling pesticide fate, transport, and exposure for pesticide risk assessments in a regulatory context
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Methods and Guidance for Testing the Efficacy of Antimicrobials against Biofilm Bacteria on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces
EPA is announcing the availability of two test methods (MB-19 and MB-20) for evaluating the efficacy of antimicrobial pesticides against two biofilm bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
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Label Review Training: Module 5: Emerging Issues and Course Completion
This module of the pesticide label review training provides basic information about pesticides, their labeling and regulation, and the core principles of pesticide label review.
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Read the Label Brochures - Chinese, traditional
information about the importance of keeping pesticides in their original container, how to prevent harm to the environment, and why you should buy the right product in the right amount for your needs
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Label Review Training: Module 4: Applying the Principles of Pesticide Label Review, Page 22
This module of the label review training goes into detail about the four core principles of pesticide label review: clarity, accuracy, consistency with EPA policy, and enforceability.
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Read the Label Brochures - Tagalog
information about the importance of keeping pesticides in their original container, how to prevent harm to the environment, and why you should buy the right product in the right amount for your needs
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Read the Label Brochures - Chinese, simplified
information about the importance of keeping pesticides in their original container, how to prevent harm to the environment, and why you should buy the right product in the right amount for your needs
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Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 13
This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.