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The City of Boston Plans for Resilience
Case Study on Boston's Plans for changes in environmental conditions
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Washington State DOT Develops a Vulnerability Assessment
Adaptation case study about how Washington State’s vulnerability assessment aims to protect its transportation system from changing environmental conditions.
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Hawai'i Develops an Assessment and Implementation Plan to Strengthen the Resilience of its Highway System
Case Study of how Hawai'i is preparing its highways for hazards and impacts through resilience
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Water as a Climate Change Solution
Learn what EPA is doing to support states, communities, and the water sector in their efforts to adapt to a changing climate.
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EPA in Vermont
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in Vermont and VT environmental conditions.
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EPA in Rhode Island
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in Rhode Island and RI environmental conditions.
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Non-Petroleum Oils
These include synthetics such as silicone fluids and tung oils, wood-derivative oils such as resin/rosin, animal fats/oil, and seed oils. Many have similar physical properties to petroleum-based, such as water insolubility and formation of slicks.
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Skimmers
These devices used for recovering spilled oil from the water's surface may be self-propelled, used from shore, or operated from vessels. Different types offer advantages and drawbacks depending on the type of oil, sea conditions during cleanup, and debris.
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Petroleum Oils
Different types of crude oil and refined product, of all different chemical compositions, have distinct physical properties. These properties affect the way oil spreads and breaks down, its hazard to marine and human life, and the likelihood of threat.
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Gelling Agents
Also known as solidifiers, these chemicals react with oil to form rubber-like solids, aiding in cleanup.
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Investigating Emergency Response Sites
An established set of procedures is followed to investigate the site, evaluate the threat, and determine the best course of action
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EPA in New Hampshire
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in New Hampshire and NH environmental conditions.
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Searchable Case Studies for Preparedness and Resilience
Examples of municipal, state, or tribal communities that have taken action to prepare and be more resilient to changings in environmental conditions.
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Maryland Analyzes Coastal Wetlands Susceptibility to Sea-Level Rise
Case Study on Maryland's Coastal Wetlands' susceptibility to changing environmental conditions such as sea-level rise.
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Acting Deputy Regional Administrator Payne 09-21-2018 Letter Regarding Resolved Issues
NPDES Petition for Program Withdrawal in Wisconsin supporting documentation
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King County, Washington, Helps Municipalities Account for Services Delivery Resilience
Learn how King County, Washington is helping municipalities address potential hazards and impacts to service delivery in local government services, including solid waste management.
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EPA in Wisconsin
Web area for news and information about EPA's efforts in Wisconsin and WI environmental conditions.
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EPA in Minnesota
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in Minnesota.
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St. Marys River AOC
Background information and beneficial use impairments for St. Marys AOC.
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Documents on Restoring Buffalo River AOC
documents of the actions taken to remove the beneficial use impairments in the Ashtabula River Area of Concern, starting with the remedial action plan and buis removal.