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Background on the Clean Air Act (CAA) Mobile Source Programs for Ozone

This page has links to information on 1990 Clean Air Act requirements for areas designated nonattainment for ozone that impact mobile sources of pollutions, such as cars and trucks.

Fuel Economy Label Comparison

EPA fuel economy label that applies to 2008 to 2012 model year vehicle and EPA fuel economy label that applies to 2013 model year vehicle.

Webinar: SmartWay Affiliate Networking—It’s All About Building Connections

This EPA presentation provides information on the SmartWay Shipper Carrier Tool: its background and development, participation in the program, application process, emission metrics, tool demonstration, data collection, and schedule for 2020.

Use the SmartWay Brand

Registered SmartWay Partners are eligible to use the SmartWay brand to demonstrate their commitment to more sustainable freight transportation.

Resources on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Freight Sustainability Planning

This page provides resources developed by SmartWay, its partners, affiliates and other stakeholders. These resources highlight strategies and real-world examples of how companies integrate sustainability into the transport of goods in their supply chains.

Developing a Community Action Roadmap to Engage in Port of Wilmington Expansion

When the Port of Wilmington, Delaware, announced its intentions to open a new, multi-use containerized cargo facility, leaders from the adjacent community began organizing to ensure their neighborhoods’ concerns and voices would be taken into consideration

EMC Other Test Methods

EMC other test methods have not been subject to Federal rulemaking. They have been reviewed by EPA and other interested parties.

Fifty Years of Protecting the Ocean

In October 2022, EPA celebrates the 50th anniversary of two environmental laws that protect oceans, bays and estuaries. The Clean Water Act is more commonly known, the lesser-known Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act is also of great importance

$1.5 Million for East Bay Cities to Redevelop Properties

EPA announced $1.5 million in grants to the East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) and the Cities of Richmond and Vallejo to identify and prepare formerly contaminated properties, also known as “brownfields,” for redevelopment.

EPA Honors MGM Resorts’ Bellagio Hotel and Casino for Food Recovery Efforts

MGM Resorts International - Bellagio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized by EPA’s Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Michael Stoker with a National Food Recovery Challenge Award.

EPA Pacific Southwest Annual Progress Reports: 2002-2016

EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Annual Progress Reports from 2002 to 2016.

Investigación del sitio de Central Metal: Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQs)

Preguntas frecuentes (FAQ) sobre la investigación del sitio central de metal en Huntington Park, CA.

Anaconda Copper Mine Site: National Priorities List Deferral Agreement

Anaconda Copper Mine, National Priorities List Deferral Agreement, signed by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval on February 5, 2018.

Pacific Southwest Lead-Based Paint Tips & Complaints

Information about submitting a complaint about improper removal or storage of lead-based paint in renovations or repairs, as well as disclosure of lead-based paint in real estate transactions in AZ, CA, NV, HI, and Pacific Island Territories.

EPA Accomplishments Report on Community-driven Environmental Solutions in American Samoa

EPA decided to focus its work in American Samoa on accessing safe drinking water and mitigating the effects of climate change. These accomplishments and more are expanded on throughout the report.

Advancing EPA's National Planning and Results

How we identify and advance our national priorities and evaluate progress

CWA-309-2018-003: Cabras Marine Corporation, Piti, Guam

Administrative Order On Consent in the matter of Cabras Marine Corporation 178 Industrial Avenue Piti, Guam 96915. DOCKET NO. CWA-309-2018-003.

CWA-309(a)-19-007: Guam Industrial Services Inc. dba “Guam Shipyard”

Consent Agreement and [Proposed] Final Order (Proposed CA/FO), between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 and Guam Industrial Services Inc. to resolve a civil administrative penalty proceeding under Section 309(a)(3) of the Clean Water Act.

CWA-309-2019-0002/RCRA-09-2019-0043: American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority and Territory of American Samoa

Clean Water Act Administrative Order on Consent (CWA-309-2019-0002) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Administrative Order on Consent (RCRA-09-2019-0043) issued to the American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority and Territory of American Samoa.

Fukushima: EPA's Radiological Monitoring

During and after radiological events EPA's RadNet monitors the environment for radiation. EPA monitored environmental radiation levels during and after Chernobyl, Fukushima and other international and domestic radiological incidents.