Learn the Issues
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Know the Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses Infographic
This infographic explains the different types of heat-related illnesses and their symptoms.
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Innovation at EPA
EPA frames innovation as critical to the protection of human health and the environment through initiatives such as sustainable practices, innovative research, prize competitions, innovation awards, partnerships, and community activities.
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Supplement to RAGS Part A: Community Involvement in Superfund Risk Assessments (1999)
Supplement to Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund: Part A: provides the site team--risk assessor, remedial project manager, and community involvement coordinator--with information to improve community involvement in the Superfund risk assessment
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Framework for Application of the Toxicity Equivalence Methodology for Polychlorinated Dioxins, Furans, and Biphenyls in Ecological Risk Assessment
This framework is intended to assist EPA scientists in using the toxicity equivalence methodology in ecological risk assessments that involve dioxins and dioxin-like chemicals.
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Generic Ecological Assessment Endpoints (GEAE) for Ecological Risk Assessment
The purpose of this document is to build on existing EPA guidance and experience in ecological risk assessment and provide guidance to risk assessors involved in conducting an ecological assessment.
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Guidance for Evaluating and Documenting the Quality of Existing Scientific and Technical Information
Guidance for assessing and accepting existing scientific and technical information, and documenting the review and analysis of existing scientific and technical
information.
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Supplemental Guidance for Assessing Susceptibility from Early-Life Exposure to Carcinogens
This Supplemental Guidance does not establish any substantive “rules” under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law and has no binding effect on EPA or any regulated entity, but instead represents a non-binding statement of policy.
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Report on Essential Products & Services; Recommendations to Increase Coordination and Performance
Report on Essential Products & Services; Recommendations to Increase Coordination and Performance
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Products and Publications Related to Human Subjects Research
Ethics, Regulations, and Policies in Human Subjects Research, human subjects research products and publications
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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Pollution
Information on setting and implementing the outdoor air quality standards for sulfur dioxide.
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Water Quality Monitoring Resources for the Merrimack River
View a collection of water quality monitoring resources for the Merrimack River.
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Harmful Algal Bloom Video Challenge
This is the contest page for "See a Bloom, Give it Room - Harmful Algal Bloom Video Challenge," with guidelines and resources for entrants.
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Marine Veteran and KC Recycling Trailblazer Honored During America Recycles Week 2019
Damon Wittenborn didn’t plan to start the first curbside glass recycling business in Kansas City, now hauling up to two tons each week.
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Residential Yards Remediated in Region 7: An Overview of Lead Cleanup Activities in Southeast Missouri
EPA Region 7 has made significant strides in remediating contaminated areas in southeastern Missouri to help revitalize the environment and protect human health from the effects of lead-contaminated waste from historical mining.
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Moss Landing Air: What particulate sizes did EPA monitor during the initial response in January?
Return to: Frequently Asked Questions EPA monitored for all of the particulate sizes listed below. If we say we are monitoring for PM2.5, this includes monitoring for particles 2.5 micrometers (μm) and smaller, down to the detection limit of the instrument (in this case 0.1 micrometers). The equipment EPA used…
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Moss Landing Air: Is there a difference between air monitoring and air sampling?
Return to: Frequently Asked Questions Yes. Monitoring and sampling are used to accomplish different goals. Air monitoring is often used for emergencies because you get results immediately. Air sampling collects a sample over a longer period of time. The air sampling results show the average concentration over many hours, but…
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Moss Landing Air: Are you requiring any air monitoring or sampling during Vistra’s battery removal work?
Return to: Frequently Asked Questions EPA is requiring air monitoring and air sampling to protect nearby residents and workers during the battery removal process. Vistra is required to implement air monitoring and air sampling during the demolition and battery handling activities. In the event of a fire, in addition to…
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Moss Landing Air: What air monitoring technology did you use?
Return to: Frequently Asked Questions To monitor particulate matter, we used TSI DustTrak Monitors. We used the Honeywell SPM Flex (with the mineral acid chemistry cassette) to monitor for hydrogen fluoride.
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Moss Landing Air: What did you test for during the fire?
Return to: Frequently Asked Questions We looked for contaminants likely found in a battery fire. The two main contaminants were: hydrogen fluoride and particulate matter.
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Moss Landing Air: What were the results of EPA's air monitoring from January 17 to 20?
Return to: Frequently Asked Questions Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) EPA’s monitoring showed concentrations of particulate matter to be consistent with the air quality index throughout the Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay regions, with no measurements exceeding the moderate air quality level. Hydrogen fluoride gas Hydrogen fluoride gas was…