Learn the Issues
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Notification if a SERC or LEPC has not yet been established
What if the state or tribal emergency response commission (SERC or TERC) and/or local or tribal emergency planning committee (LEPC or TEPC) must be notified of a release but have not yet been established? States were required to establish their commissions by April 17, 1987 and those commissions were to…
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The meaning of the phrase "as soon as practicable" for emergency release notification
The release of a reportable quantity (RQ) of an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) or Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) hazardous substance within any 24-hour period triggers the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) emergency release notification requirements ( 40 CFR 355.33). A facility must make two…
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Hazardous chemicals used for medical or research purposes
A medical facility uses liquid nitrogen for the nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The spectrometer is used for medical diagnostic purposes. In addition, the facility is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to have a material safety data sheet (MSDS) available for the liquid nitrogen. Is the liquid…
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EPCRA Requirements for a facility located within the planning districts of two LEPCs
The reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) sections 303(d), 311, and 312 require covered facilities to provide information on the presence of extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) and hazardous chemicals to the Local or Tribal Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC or TEPC) for the purpose of preparing…
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AP-42 Frequent Questions
AP 42 Frequent Questions
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U.S. National Recycling Goal
Recycling goals
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Local Utilities and Other Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
Learn how local governments can work with electric and gas utilities to design energy efficiency programs for homes and businesses. Find some suggestions for program options for collaborative action.
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Rouge River AOC
Background information and beneficial use impairments for River Rouge AOC.
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Remediation and Restoration Projects for Rouge River AOC
Table describing remediation work on the River Rouge AOC..
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Cleanup of Arsenic Mine Site, Town of Kent, Putnam County, New York
Results of soil sampling (Aug '17, Dec '17, Jun '18) show that arsenic levels are as high as 1,600 times the EPA screening level to depths of two feet at several private properties at the Arsenic Mine site near Pine Pond in Kent, Putnam County, New York.
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SDWIS Overview
The Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) contains information about public water systems and their violations of EPA's drinking water regulations.
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Sustainable Futures Training Workshops
This page gives information on how to get Sustainable Futures training and what is included in the training
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NEPA Comments: California Central Valley Project and State Water Project
EPA Correspondence with State and Federal Agencies on the California Central Valley Project and State Water Project.
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Chemours Corrective Measures Study
Corrective Measures Study, Pompton Lakes Study Area, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
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Big River Clean-up and Restoration Effort Resources
Links to Big River Clean-up and Restoration Effort Resources box
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Buffalo Color Corporation in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo Color Corporation, located in an industrial area in Buffalo, New York, occupies approximately 42 acres adjacent to the Buffalo River, along Elk and Lee streets. The plant has produced dyestuffs and organic chemicals since 1879, when it was built by
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Cherokee Columbus Real Estate, LLC in Bainbridge, New York
Cherokee Columbus Real Estate is located on the 210-acre site, 10 acres of which were occupied by manufacturing facilities, and was operated by Borden, Inc., from the 1940s until 1981. The site is bounded to the north by an undeveloped and vegetated area,
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: CECOS International Incorporated in Niagara Falls, New York
CECOS International, Inc. is located on a 385-acre tract in an industrial-commercial area of Niagara County. The majority of the site is in the town of Niagara; however, a portion of the site is in Niagara Falls. The facility contains a variety of waste op
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N-STEPS Program
Information related to Nutrient Scientific Technical Exchange Partnership and Support.
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Cornwall Properties, LLC in Mountainville, New York
The Cornwall Properties site consists of two main buildings and adjacent parking lots on approximately 37 acres of land in Orange County, located between the New York State Thruway and Woodbury Creek. The former owner operated the facility for over 40 year