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State of the Science White Paper: Effects of Plastics Pollution on Aquatic Life and Aquatic-Dependent Wildlife
This document is a state-of-the-science review – one that summarizes available scientific information on the effects of chemicals associated with plastic pollution and their potential impacts on aquatic life and aquatic-dependent wildlife.
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Summary of Expert Discussion Forum on Possible Human Health Risks from Microplastics in the Marine Environment
This document presents a summary of the expert panel discussion held by the EPA Trash Free Waters program on April 23, 2014.
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Palmer River Source Tracking, Water Quality Trends Summary, and Watershed Plan
Palmer River Source Tracking, Water Quality Trends Summary, and Watershed Plan: A technical direct assistance project funded by the U.S. EPA Southeast New England Program (SNEP)
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Links Referenced in Article “EPA spearheads Water Reuse as a One Water tool for climate-resilient infrastructure”
Key Water Reuse Resources and links referenced in the article “EPA spearheads Water Reuse as a One Water tool for climate-resilient infrastructure”
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Esstech Inc (Formerly: Scott Paper Company Research Annex) in Essington, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Esstech Inc (Formerly: Scott Paper Company Research Annex) in Essington, Pennsylvania E
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Atlantic Research Corporation in Gainesville, Virginia
RCRA Corrective Action Key Atlantic Research , Gainesville VA, Documents and Reports
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Johnson Matthey - W. Whiteland Site in West Chester, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action Johnson Matthey West. Whiteland Site in West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Border 2025 Site Map
Index of the Border 2020 web site.
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Sulfur Dioxide Basics
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is one of a group of highly reactive gasses known as “oxides of sulfur," and are emitted into the air as result of fossil fuel combustion and other industrial processes.
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SO2 Designations - Round 2 Tennessee State Recommendation and EPA Response
SO2 Designations - State Recommendations and EPA Responses - Round 2 - Tennessee
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About the Southeast New England Program
Learn more about the Southeast New England Program.
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Resources for the San Juan Watershed
Resources for the San Juan Watershed area.
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San Juan Watershed Program: State and Tribal Projects
List of projects for the San Juan River Watershed fund under the WINN Act or funded independently by EPA.
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EPA Announces Intent to Regulate Dozens of Uses of Five Phthalate Chemicals to Protect Workers and Environment
Agency's comprehensive risk evaluations find unreasonable risks requiring regulatory action
EPA announced today that it will move to regulate dozens of applications of five widely used phthalate chemicals to address environmental and workplace risks.
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Phthalates
EPA is concerned about phthalates because of their toxicity and the evidence of pervasive human and environmental exposure to these chemicals. Phthalates are used in many industrial and consumer products, many of which pose potentially high exposure.
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LaPlace, Louisiana - Background Information
Information about chloroprene and the Denka Performance Elastomer facility
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Draft Risk Evaluation for Dicyclohexyl Phthalate (DCHP)
EPA designated dicyclohexyl phthalate as a high priority chemical in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.
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CEC Coal-Fired Power Plants Supplemental Statement
CEC Coal-Fired Power Plants Supplemental Statement
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Risk Evaluation for Dibutyl Phthalate (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2- dibutyl ester) (DBP)
EPA designated dibutyl phthalate (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2- dibutyl ester) as a high priority chemical in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.
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Risk Evaluation for Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1- butyl 2(phenylmethyl) ester) (BBP)
EPA designated o-dichlorobenzene as a high priority chemical in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.