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Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 10-17-2023
Newsletter May 16 for East Palestien Train Derailment Response
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EPA Explains...Greening the Holidays
A reduce, reuse, recycle poster for the holidays.
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How much waste was removed as part of the cleanup efforts?
In late October, EPA announced the completion of major derailment site excavation. Remaining contaminated soil and debris were removed for off-site treatment or disposal. Contact water continues to be treated in an on-site wastewater treatment system prior to removal for off-site disposal. As of November 13, over 174,000 tons of…
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Surface and Source Water Tools
Surface and Source Water Tools
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City of Flint Response to May 16, 2016 EPA Flint Safe Drinking Water Task Force Recommendation on Maintenance of pH in Distribution System
City of Flint Response to May 16, 2016 EPA Flint Safe Drinking Water Task Force Recommendation on Maintenance of pH in Distribution
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S.H. Bell Chicago Air Monitoring Data
EPA has required environmental air monitoring of the S.H. Bell Company facility in Chicago, Illinois. Monitor data and monitor placement.
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2023 Regional PFAS Roadmap Listening Sessions
Learn about engagement sessions for communities to share feedback directly with EPA Regional and PFAS Council leaders to inform the implementation of the actions described in the Roadmap.
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The Oswego River RAP Stage II
Describes current programs, remedial options, results of investigations, and recommends future remedial strategies.
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Best Management Practices (BMP) and Treatment Technologies Clearinghouse
Best Management Practices (BMP) and Treatment Technologies Clearinghouse
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Inter-Agency Engagement on Nutrient Reduction
Information related to Inter-Agency Engagement on Nutrient Reduction.
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Renewed Call to Action to Reduce Nutrient Pollution and Support for Incremental Actions to Protect Water Quality and Public Health (2016)
EPA Memo: Renewed Call to Action to Reduce Nutrient Pollution and Support for Incremental Actions to Protect Water Quality and Public Health - September 2016
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Peer Review Comments and Responses on National Nutrient Strategy
Peer Review Comments and Responses on National Nutrient Strategy
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Public Comments and Responses on National Nutrient Strategy
Public Comments and Responses: National Nutrient Strategy
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Water Quality Trading Memorandums
Information related to Water Quality Trading Memorandums.
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Benefits Assessment Tools - Valuing Reductions in Surface Water Nutrient Pollution
Information related to Grant for Nutrients Benefits Valuation.
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EPA’s Water Quality Trading Policy: Promoting Market-Based Mechanisms for Improving Water Quality
Final presentation slides from EPA’s March 5, 2019 webinar on the memo: Updating EPA’s Water Quality Trading Policy to Promote Market-Based Mechanisms for Improving Water Quality. This memo seeks to modernize the agency’s water quality trading policies
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Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos
Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos
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9 - Evaluation and Refining Fish Consumption Advisory As Needed
Information related to Develop Risk Communication Programs for Fish and Shellfish Consumption Advisories - 9 - Evaluation and Refining Fish Consumption Advisory As Needed
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Exxon Valdez Spill Profile
In 1989, the oil tanker struck Bligh Reef and spilled over 11 million gallons of crude oil. The spill was the largest in U.S. history and tested the abilities of local, national, and industrial organizations to prepare for and respond to such a disaster.
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Environmental Challenges for the Merrimack River
Learn more about bacterial and nutrient challenges to the Merrimack River.