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Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for States and Territories
Details for the State and Territory Non-Competitive Grants.
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UST and LUST Training
Review a resource that compiles training covering compliance, financial assurance, emerging fuels, state program oversight, and LUST cleanup.
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UST Technical Compendium: Release Investigation, Confirmation, and Corrective Action
Find interpretations and guidance letters sent out by the Office of Underground Storage Tanks regarding release investigation, confirmation, and corrective action.
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Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund
In 1986, Congress created the Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Trust Fund to address releases from federally regulated underground storage tanks (USTs) by amending Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
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How does the RRP Rule affect the work of non-profit or not-for-profit groups? Does the rule apply, for example, to church groups who, as part of their missionary work, are making improvements for low-income residents?
The RRP Rule applies to renovations performed for compensation. Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such as those paid to employees of contractors, building owners, property management companies, child-occupied facility operators, state and local government agencies, and non-profits; and rent for…
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Report an Environmental Violation, General Information
More information for the public to report potential violations of environmental laws to EPA.
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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
An overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act and other information on specific aspects of the law as implemented in regulation and guidance
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Community Engagement and the Underground Storage Tank Program
Learn about community engagement at underground storage tank sites, and find sample engagement resources designed to encourage stakeholders’ meaningful participation in government decisions.
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تأثير غاز أول أكسيد الكربون في جودة الهواء الداخلي
: ترجمة تأثير غاز أول أكسيد الكربون في جودة الهواء الداخلي
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Is it a violation of the RRP Rule for a homeowner to hire a firm that is not certified?
The RRP Rule does not impose requirements on homeowners. However, the hired firm would be in violation of the RRP Rule if it was uncertified and performing a covered renovation. Question Number: 23002-19015 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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My firm plans on doing renovation work on a storage building of an apartment complex. The apartment complex is target housing, but the storage building was constructed after 1978. Will our work on the storage building be covered under the RRP Rule?
My firm plans on doing renovation work on a storage building which is detached from, but a part of, an apartment complex. The apartment complex was constructed prior to 1978 and would be considered target housing. The storage building, however, was constructed after 1978. Will our work on the storage…
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When repainting rental housing, if the landlord supplies the paint and materials, and the tenant does the labor without receiving money, credit toward rent, or other compensation, does the RRP Rule apply?
No. The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule only applies to renovations performed for compensation. Question Number: 23002-23856 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results for Fiscal Year 2025
EPA’s FY 2025 enforcement and compliance assurance accomplishments, including case highlights
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If there are differences among EPA's, HUD's, and my state's lead-safe work and housing requirements, which ones do I have to comply with?
You must comply with all applicable requirements. The initial 8-hour renovator training course will teach you how to perform lead-safe work practices safely and effectively in compliance with the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Safe Housing Rule. The RRP…
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General Conformity Training Module IV: State and Tribal
Module IV provides information on State and Tribal requirements and responsibilities in the evaluation of conformity for federal actions.
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General Conformity Training Module 4.2: State and Tribal General Conformity Implementation Plan Revisions
Module 4.2 explains state, tribal and local air quality agencies State Implementation Plans requirements and conformity to the General Conformity Regulations.
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Atlantic and Gulf Coast Port Labor Contract
East Coast and Gulf Coast Labor Negotiations and Potential Supply Chain Impact
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Agriculture News 2022
News releases, reports, and other documents from around EPA that are of interest or direct importance to the environmental management or compliance efforts of the agricultural community from 2022.
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SO2 Designations - Map of Preliminary Nonattainment Designations - Feb 2013
Sulfur Dioxide Designations - Map of Preliminary Nonattainment Designations - Feb 2013
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Pollution Prevention Case Studies
Technical and integration case studies in the field of pollution prevention.