Learn the Issues
-
EPA Region 8, Memo on Desktop Printer Ink Cartridges Policy & Voluntary Printer Turn-in
This memo requests EPA Region 8 users to voluntarily turn-in their desktop printers and notifies users of the Region 8 policy to not provide maintenance or ink and toner cartridges for desktop printers.
-
Electronics Stewardship and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Federal Electronics Challenge Partner Call, September 2012
Presentation is an overview of the EMS management system that integrates environmental concerns and issues into the organization's management processes.
-
Sample Policy and Guidance Language for Federal Electronics Acquisition, 5/24/2012
This document provides sample language for policies or guidance specifying electronics acquisition.
-
Federal Electronics Challenge: 2005 Accomplishments Summary, 8/4/2006
FEC accomplishments in implementing environmentally sound electronics stewardship to provide educational and technical assistance to federal agencies.
-
Extending the Life of Electronic Equipment, 6/26/2012
Resource provides guidance to federal agencies and facilities on extending the life of electronic equipment in use at their organization.
-
Sample Policy and Guidance Language for Power Management and Powering Down, 6/26/2012
Language for power management and powering down policies.
-
Compressed Air Dusters and Environmental Concerns, 6/26/2012
Fact sheet reviews some of the environmental concerns related to compressed air dusters, which are commonly used to clean electronics.
-
Electronics Reuse and Donation, October 6, 2011.
Presentation on federal options for electronics reuse and donation presented at the FEC Partner Teleconference.
-
Electronics Recycling in the Federal Community, September 8, 2011
Presentation on federal options for electronics recycling presented at the FEC Partner Teleconference.
-
Measurement and Reporting of Electronics Stewardship Activities, March 2013
Presentation on measurement and reporting of electronics stewardship activities as presented at the Federal Electronics Challenge Partner Teleconference.
-
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6: Printer Consolidation Case Study, 12/13/2011
Describes the environmental and financial impact of printers and a strategy for printer consolidation.
-
EPA Proposes Temporary Relief to Ensure Lab Compliance with Methylene Chloride Regulations under TSCA
EPA is issuing a proposal to extend to extend various upcoming compliance dates in the final risk management rule for methylene chloride under TSCA to ensure long-term compliance with the rule's requirements.
-
Enabling ENERGY STAR Power Management Features, 1/23/2013
Defines what enabling energy star features and power management.
-
Innovative Financing Strategies for Green IT: Using Energy Efficiency Savings to Support IT Transformation
Presentation on Energy Performance Contracting and relevant strategies to support energy saving regulations.
-
Mentoring: Sharing Successes and Lessons Learned
Presentation on FEC Mentoring as presented at the FEC Partner Teleconference.
-
Electronic Reporting Requirements for Certain Information under the Toxic Substances Control Act
Describes TSCA eReporting guidance and information.
-
Clean Air Act Vehicle and Engine Enforcement Case Resolutions
The Clean Air Act requires new engines and equipment sold or distributed in the United States to be certified to meet EPA-established emissions requirements to protect public health and the environment from air pollution.
-
Where Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Occur
This provides background for where throughout the Great Lakes Basin the coastal wetlands are.
-
AWIA Section 2013/SDWA Section 1433: Risk and Resilience Assessments and Emergency Response Plans
Information and resources risk and resilience assessment and emergency response plan requirements under Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1433, which was amended by America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) section 2013 in 2018.
-
How the CWMP Data are Being Used
This provides the background for what coastal wetland monitoring projects are funded under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.