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Public Participation Guide: Information Repositories
Information repositories are created to store project information in a centralized public location to provide easy access for community members.
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Public Participation Guide: Computer-Assisted Processes
Computer-assisted processes use computer-based tools to facilitate interaction and documentation at large group forums.
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Public Participation Guide: Form-Based Tools
Form-based tools are tools that require participants to complete a form – whether in hard-copy (paper) or on the web – to respond to specific questions, register general comments about particular issues, evaluate various options, or rank order preferences.
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Public Participation Guide: Focus Groups
A focus group is a small group discussion with professional leadership. Focus groups are used to find out what issues are of most concern for a community or group when little or no information is available.
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Public Participation Guide: Information Hotlines
Information hotlines are generally used for larger and more controversial projects.
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Plan and Budget for Public Involvement
This 2-page brochure offers suggestions to help with planning and budgeting for public involvement activities and processes.
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Spectrum of Public Involvement
This document illustrates EPA’s spectrum of public involvement.
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How to Consult and Involve the Public
Suggestions on how to conduct consultation and involvement activities.
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Better Decisions through Consultation and Collaboration
This manual discusses the benefits of public involvement to agency decision makers, including expanding shared baseline knowledge, generating support for the decision, and developing ongoing relationships that will help in implementing decisions.
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Where is the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule in Effect?
This page provides a map that shows the states that have become authorized for the generator improvements final rule and also provides links to state-specific regulations.
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How to Evaluate Public Involvement
This brochure offers reasons for and consideration on how to evaluate public involvement activities and processes.
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Maryland Analyzes Coastal Wetlands Susceptibility to Climate Change
Case Study on Maryland's Coastal Wetlands' susceptibility to climate change
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Materials from Regional Public Participation Training, Chile, March 2015
Materials from EPA regional public participation workshop in Santiago, Chile, on March 10-11, 2015.
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Where are the Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals and Amendment to the P075 Listing for Nicotine in Effect?
This page provides a map that shows the states that have become authorized for the pharmaceutical waste final rule, one that shows those that have picked up the amendment to the P075 listing for nicotine and links to state-specific regulations.
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EPA in West Virginia
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in West Virginia and West Virginia environmental conditions.
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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
The Fund will provide competitive grants to mobilize financing and leverage private capital for clean energy and climate projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions – with an emphasis on projects that benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities.
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Stakeholder Listening Sessions for CWA Section 401 Certification
Virtual public listening session to solicit feedback on the questions identified in the Federal Register notice on regulatory uncertainty or implementation challenges associated with the Clean Water Act Section 401 certification process.
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WaterSense Frequently Asked Questions
Please check our list of common questions to see if your question is addressed.
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Stakeholder Listening Sessions for CWA Section 401 Certification
Virtual public listening session to solicit feedback on the questions identified in the Federal Register notice on regulatory uncertainty or implementation challenges associated with the Clean Water Act Section 401 certification process.
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Hot Topics in Louisiana
Hot topics in Louisiana