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2020 Federal Green Challenge Award Winners in the Pacific Southwest Region
In Region 9, which serves Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, and 149 Tribes, the 2018 award winners are: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Dept. of Agriculture’s Forest Service Region 5, and the Presidio Trust.
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NAFTA TWG: 2014 - Meeting Summary
NAFTA TWG: 2014 - Meeting Summary
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As North Pleasant Drive is closed, what are the trucks that are using Martin Street hauling?
As the road closure continues, trucks that contain treated, non-hazardous wastewater from the cleanup effort will need to travel along East Martin Street since the treatment plant is located north of the site. Please note that all soil trucks will remain south of the site and will not use East…
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If there is a government shutdown, will work continue on the cleanup?
A 45-day continuing resolution was recently passed to avoid a shutdown. EPA’s emergency response efforts, such as in East Palestine, would move forward under a lapse in appropriation. As a result, EPA personnel would continue to fully support those efforts during a lapse.
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How do I notify the EPA that I am interested?
You can let us know by calling 330-775-6517 , or visiting the EPA Community Welcome Center or the Norfolk Southern Family Assistance Center. If you previously contacted EPA to inquire about interest in the program, there is no need to contact us again. Please note that there will be an…
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Hunting season is underway, is it ok to eat wild game meat harvested from the local area?
There is no evidence to indicate there are any human health risks resulting from the train derailment that would limit eating wild game. To learn about other advisories or notices unrelated to the incident, contact the agency listed on your hunting license.
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Who is eligible for home cleaning?
Anyone who lives in the village of East Palestine limits or within the 1-mile by 2-mile Ohio-Pennsylvania evacuation area is eligible for this service (see map). Priority will be given to those that have been relocated. If you’re interested, you can let us know by calling 330-775-6517 , filling out…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions related to the East Palestine, OH train derailment.
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Learn About Other Federal Agency FGC Experiences
The agencies featured on this page have implemented practices that are helping to "green" their facilities. We share their sites to provide resources for your consideration.
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NAFTA TWG: 2013 - Meeting Summary
NAFTA TWG: 2014 - Meeting Summary
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Anaerobic Digestion Resources
Resources for learning about and implementing anaerobic digestion projects.
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Electronics Case Studies
Federal Green Challenge Electronics Case Studies.
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A Call to Action: United States Food Loss & Waste 2030 Reduction Goal
This page contains the Call to Action by Stakeholders for the U.S. Food Loss & Waste 2030 Reduction Goal.
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EPA Issues Interim Final Rule on Compliance Date Extensions for TSCA Risk Management for TCE
In September 2025, EPA issued an interim final rule for risk management for TCE under TSCA.
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How to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes: Information for Schools and Small Businesses
Webpage with recommendations for disposing of electronic cigarettes or vape pens safely.
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Hydromodification and Habitat Alteration: National Management Measures
This guidance document provides technical assistance to states, territories, tribes, and the public for managing hydromodification activities and reducing associated NPS pollution of surface and ground water. The document describes
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Articles and Activities for Middle School Students to Learn about Nonpoint Source Pollution
A collection of Activitiy Sheets for Middle School Students
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Permit Limits-Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET)
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) describes the aggregate toxic effect of an aqueous sample (e.g., whole effluent wastewater discharge) as measured by an organism's response upon exposure to the sample (e.g., lethality, impaired growth, or reproduction).
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Permit Limits-Watershed-Based Permitting
Watershed-based permitting is a process that emphasizes addressing all stressors within a hydrologically defined drainage basin, rather than individual pollutant sources on a discharge-by-discharge basis.
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Permit Limits-Permitting to Meet a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
Information on tools for permit writers when writing NPDES permits for facilities located on bodies of water for which a total maximum daily load (TMDL) has been approved or established by EPA.