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EPA Updates Aquatic Life Benchmarks for Registered Pesticides
EPA, in collaboration with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the U.S. Geological Survey, has released an updated version of the Aquatic Life Benchmarks. Aquatic Life Benchmarks are estimates of the concentrations below which pesticide
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Pesticide Cooperative Agreements Grant Application
OPP announced a grant opportunity for outreach projects that support and promote safe pesticide use. EPA expects to provide an estimated $1.2 million annually through a cooperative agreement with the award recipient from 2021 through 2026.
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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendment to Experimental Use Permit for Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes
EPA is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to extend and expand an approved Experimental Use Permit (EUP)
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Cape Cod Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Retrofits for Control of Nitrogen
Learn more about the nitrogen reducing stormwater control measure projects on the south coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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Water Sector Cybersecurity Brief for States
information about cybersecurity threats at water utilities
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FEMA’s Community Lifelines Construct
Announcement of Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) new ‘Water Systems’ Community Lifeline created on August 1, 2023.
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Economics of Climate Change
High level overview of the economics of climate change
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EPA in New Jersey
Social Media
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Biennial Report No. 8 (Reporting Period 2018-2019)
Information related to Biennial Report No. 8 (Reporting Period 2018-2019).
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Biennial Report No. 9 (Reporting Period 2020-2021)
Information related to Biennial Report No. 8 (Reporting Period 2018-2019).
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TMDL Report and Approval Documents for Norwalk, Greenwich-Stamford, and Westbrook Estuaries, CT
View supporting TMDL documents for Norwalk, Greenwich-Stamford, and Westbrook Estuaries in Connecticut.
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Macroinvertebrates Parameter Factsheet
Macroinvertebrates - Parameter Factsheet (pdf)
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Research and Innovation for the SNEP Program
Learn more about research and innovation for the Southeast New England Program (Innovative Technologies and Approaches, Evaluation of Ecosystem Service Benefits, Monitoring, Tracking Program Effectiveness, Harmful Algal Blooms, & Effective Communication).
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Opportunity to Comment on CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed 2026 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits and Regional Conditions for Indian Country where EPA is the Certifying Authority in IL, IN, MI, MN and WI
EPA Region 5 is requesting comments on its pending CWA section 401 Certification decision for the USACE NWPs and Regional Conditions for Indian Country in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Fact sheet proposed rule on the management and disposal of lead-based paint debris
Factsheet relays important information regarding lead-based paint to the general public.
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Developing Allocations Among Potentially Responsible Parties for the Costs of Superfund Site Cleanups
Report on information collected based on experience in administering or participating in the allocation process related to the Superfund program.
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FRRCC Meeting Materials July 2023
Materials for the public meeting of the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee held in-person in Washington, DC and virtually, including agenda and slides.
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Black River AOC
Describes history of the AOC, beneficial use impairments and sources of pollution.
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Niagara River AOC Habitat Restoration and Sediment Remediation Work
Describes history of the AOC, beneficial use impairments and sources of pollution for the Niagara River AOC.
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Manistique River AOC
Background about the Manistique River in Michigan's upper peninsula, why it was named an AOC, and its beneficial use impairments.