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How to Access the 2012 CGP eNOI System Documents
Instructional documents for the accessing the 2012 CGP electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) system.
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National Pretreatment Program Hauled Waste Resources
These resources address identifying hauled waste received at POTWs, implementing hauled waste control programs, and assessing POTW hauled waste programs.
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Guidance for the 2019 Section 106 Disaster Relief Funding
This is guidance to eligible entities applying for funding authorized by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019, and awarded under the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 106.
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SepticSmart Week 2019: Promoting Best Practices for Community Involvement
This webinar focuses on the perspectives of state and county health and environmental departments, highlighting their SepticSmart Week outreach efforts and providing examples of strategies they’ve used to overcome local challenges.
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2017 Decentralized Wastewater Management MOU
Decentralized wastewater management memorandum of understanding between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and partner organizations.
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SepticSmart Week 2019 Proclamations
State proclamations declaring a SepticSmart Week.
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2020 Decentralized Wastewater Management MOU
Decentralized wastewater management memorandum of understanding between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and partner organizations.
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SepticSmart Week 2020 Proclamations
State proclamations declaring a SepticSmart Week.
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Types of Information Relevant for Response Planning
The Risk Management Program emergency response coordination activities require the owner and operator of a stationary source to provide to the local emergency planning and response organizations: the stationary source’s emergency response plan if one exists; emergency action plan; updated emergency contact information; and any other information that local emergency…
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Community Involvement During Emergency Responses
Involvement occurs in different forms, but is always geared towards improving the public's understanding of the presence of hazardous substances in the community, and how to address any issues that may arise.
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Oil Spill Prevention and Preparedness Regulations Frequent Questions
Frequent questions about; Oil Spills Prevention and Preparedness Regulations
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CERCLA Release Reporting: CAS Registry Number vs. Hazardous Substance Name
For the purposes of CERCLA release notification requirements, hazardous substances are listed in 40 CFR 302.4 with a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number. What are CAS Registry Numbers? When determining whether to report a release of a chemical or substance, how should a facility proceed if it appears that…
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Hazardous Substance Release Warning Signs
These can be recognized by the shape of the storage container and its label, a foul odor, visible gases, unusually colored flames, or the increased pitch of a relief valve on a pressurized container.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Response personnel must wear the appropriate level of protection whenever near a hazardous release site. Level A is for the greatest exposure potential, and D is the minimum level. Examples range from totally encapsulated suits to hard hats.
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Booms
Containment booms are used to control the spread of oil to reduce the possibility of polluting shorelines and other resources. They also concentrate oil in thicker surface layers, making recovery easier. They may also be used to divert and channel slicks.
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Safety Zones
These are established primarily to reduce the accidental spread of hazardous substances by workers or equipment from contaminated areas to clean areas. They include the exclusion (hot) zone, contamination reduction (warm) zone, and support (cold) zone.
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Who Pays
By law, the parties responsible for the use, transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances and oil are liable for the cost of containment, cleanup, and damages resulting from a release, or threat of release, related to their own activities.
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Possible Exposure Pathways During Emergencies
There are three basic ways a person may be exposed to a hazardous substance: inhalation, ingestion, or direct contact. Points of contact include groundwater or surface water; soil, sediment, or dust; air; or food.
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What Information is Needed When Reporting an Oil Spill or Hazardous Substance Release?
what to include in your report to the National Response Center. You can also report to the EPA Regional Office or US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in the area where the incident occurred.
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Emergency Response and Recognizing Hazardous Substance Releases
Understand warning signs, put safety first, and report to the National Response Center.