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2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners
Profiles of the winners of the 2021 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards
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Compliance With Other Federal Authorities
Federal Agency Consultations and Compliance
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Vessel Sewage Discharges: Statutes, Regulations, and Related Laws and Treaties
Vessel sewage discharges can be regulated under multiple statutes, regulations, and laws/treaties, including the Clean Water Act, Title XIV, MARPOL Annex IV and the Vessel General Permit. This page describes how these are applied to vessel sewage.
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The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes form the largest surface freshwater system on Earth. The U.S. and Canada work together to restore and protect the environment in the Great Lakes Basin. Top issues include contaminated sediments, water quality and invasive species.
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Region 7 – Table of Clean Water Act Public Notices
Region 7 Table of Clean Water Act Civil Penalty Order Public Notices
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Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)
The U.S. EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program is a voluntary program that works cooperatively with industry stakeholders and waste officials to reduce or avoid methane emissions from landfills. Landfill gas contains methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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Toolkit for Expiring Landfill Gas Electricity Power Purchase Agreements
Toolkit of options for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements.
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LFGcost-Web — Landfill Gas Energy Cost Model
LMOP's LFGcost-Web model is an Excel-based spreadsheet tool that provides an initial economic feasibility analysis for developing a landfill gas energy project. The User's Manual describes how to use the model and documents its design and technical basis.
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Electricity-Related Options
Options for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements that are interested in continuing to generate electricity.
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Non-Electricity Project Options
Options for landfill gas electricity project owners with expiring power purchase agreements that are interested in a different type of project.
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Using the LMOP National Map
Information on how to use the LMOP national map.
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How to Apply for Membership to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities (FRRCC) Committee’
On this page is the information and criteria published in the Federal Register Notice: FRRCC on how to apply for membership to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee. For more information please visit the FRRCC website at https://www.epa
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Joint Principles for Preventing and Managing PFAS in Biosolids
Joint Principles for Preventing and Managing PFAS in Biosolids
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July—August 2023 Newsletter
EPA Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Newsletter: See the newsletter for stories about our work responding to the wildfires on Maui, supporting the Red Hill Community Representation Initiative, cleaning up mines in Arizona, and more!
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May—June 2023 Newsletter
EPA Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Newsletter: Investing in America, Tackling the Climate Crisis, Preparing for Wildfires, and More
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Must I take a third party certification exam to get recertified?
No. A third party exam is not required for recertification, even if you choose to take another initial training course rather than a refresher training course. Question Number: 23002-32439 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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If a renovator takes the refresher course early, would the new certification period be valid for five years from the date of training, or five years from the date that the previous certification expires?
Question: I’m a training provider and have been accredited for the renovator refresher course. If a renovator takes the refresher course early (i.e., before their previous certification has expired), would the new certification period be valid from the date of training, or from the date that the previous certification expires…
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I am a certified renovator and planning to take a refresher training course soon to keep my certification current. How long will my new certification last?
Renovators w ho recertify by taking a refresher training course with hands-on training from an accredited training provider will have certification that lasts for a period of five years from the date of training. If the refresher training does not include hands-on training then the certification lasts for a period…
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As a property owner, what am I required to do if I am selling target housing?
Property owners who sell target housing must: Disclose any known information about lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the home or building, which may include the location of the lead-based paint and condition of the painted surfaces Provide all available records and reports on the presence of lead-based paint…
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Notification and Approval of Changes to Approved CROMERR Applications: For States, Tribes, and Local Governments
This document describes the notification, review approval process and steps that should be used by state, tribal, and local government agencies.