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Economic Impacts of Superfund Site Redevelopment
The cleanup and reuse of Superfund sites restores value to site properties and communities affected by contamination. Site redevelopment can invigorate local economies with jobs, new businesses, tax revenues and spending.
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LaPlace, Louisiana - Health Information
Map of air monitoring locations for chloroprene in LaPlace, Louisiana
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Remedy Resilience
EPA's Superfund program developed an approach that raises awareness of site vulnerabilities and applies resilience measures as a standard operating practice in cleanup projects.
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Municipal Bonds and Green Bonds
Overview of municipal bonds and green bonds included in the Clean Energy Financing Toolkit for Decisionmakers
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Cove Area Mines Technical Reports
Technical Reports related to the former transfer area located in the Cove/Red Valley Chapter of the Navajo Nation in eastern Arizona.
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Tsosie 1 AUM Site Screening Report
Site Screening Report of Tsosie 1 abandoned uranium mine which includes all immediate information associated with the mine site.
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Harvey Blackwater Claim (South) AUM Site Screening Report
Site Screening Report of Harvey Blackwater Claim (South) abandoned uranium mine which includes all immediate information associated with the mine site.
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White Cap AUM Site Screening Report
Site Screening Report of White Cap abandoned uranium mine which includes all immediate information associated with the mine site.
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Yellow Jeep No. 7A and 7B AUM Site Screening Report
Site Screening Report of Yellow Jeep No. 7A and 7B abandoned uranium mine which includes all immediate information associated with the mine site.
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2008 Revisions to the CWA Regulatory Definition of "Discharge of Dredged Material" (Fact Sheet)
Tulloch II: Final Conforming Rule Fact Sheet
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2025 Southern California Wildfires
On January 7, 2025, a series of catastrophic wildfires developed in Los Angeles County. EPA worked as part of an all-of-government response to these wildfires. We were tasked with removing hazardous materials from nearly 14,000 affected properties.
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Does EPA certify/register or provide lists of acceptable air cleaners or manufacturers/sellers?
EPA does not certify or register air cleaning devices. The Agency does not recommend air cleaning devices or manufacturers. If you need information on specific devices or manufacturers, one resource you can consult is: The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) 1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036…
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Region 9 (Pacific Southwest) Indoor Air Quality
Find information about local resources relating to Indoor Air Quality and EPA Region 9.
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EPA’s Household Energy Work
The EPA works with partners to expand access to, and sustained use of, clean cooking technologies
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Links and Resources Related to Indoor Air Quality
A collection of links related to indoor air quality, including government agencies, hotlines, and emergency prepardness.
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Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
EPA recommends precautions to reduce the potential airborne transmission of the virus, such as ventilation and air filtration as a part of a larger strategy that includes minimizing close contact, surface cleaning, handwashing, and other precautions.
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Asthma Action Plan
A written asthma action plan encourages self-management of asthma.
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Asthma Home Visit Programs
EPA provides specific resources for physicians and health plans on how to begin a home visit program for people with asthma to assess indoor environmental asthma triggers.
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Asthma Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) FAQs Indoor airPLUS FAQs IAQ in Schools FAQs Mold FAQs Radon FAQs Información disponible en español Search frequent questions for immediate answers to the most common questions or send a question through the contact us link below. Asthma What is asthma? Who gets…
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Do children outgrow asthma?
No. Asthma is a lifelong disease. Some children may have fewer symptoms in their teens but they still have asthma. The pattern of wheezing seen in young children can make this issue confusing. About two-thirds of children (age six and younger) who wheeze when they have a cold do not…