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RadTown Radiation Exposure: Teacher Information

Radiation is energy that travels in the form of waves and makes up the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum is divided into two major categories: ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation.

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

Consent Agreement and [Proposed] Final Order (Proposed CA/FO) between EPA Region 9 and Guam Industrial Services Inc. to resolve a civil administrative penalty proceeding under Section 309(a)(3) of the Clean Water Act. Docket No. CWA-309(a)-19-007.

The WaterSense Current: Spring 2021

The WaterSense Current is a quarterly update dedicated to news and events related to WaterSense.

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.

Frequent Questions: Radiation Protection

View questions and answers related to radiation protection.

Climate Change Legislative Analyses

Analyses requested by Congress. These include analyses of legislative proposals, strategies to reduce the risk of climate change, and economic issues related to climate change.

Communicating the Connection Between Climate Change and Heat Health

This page includes presentation and transcript PDFs and mp3s from EPA's August 19, 2015 webcast, "Communicating the Connection Between Climate Change and Heat Health".

Interim Guidance for the Evaluation of Products for Claims Against Viruses

These policies and guidance resources are intended to assist companies that want to register an antimicrobial pesticide.

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.

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 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.

$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.

July–September 2025 Newsletter

Check out our newsletter for stories on our new leadership, responding to a battery fire, and cleaning up abandoned uranium mines.

EPA Actions to Protect Pollinators

Pesticide risk management must be based on sound science, consistent with the laws under which pesticides are regulated in the United States. EPA has been working aggressively to protect bees and other pollinators from pesticide exposures.

Sustainable Futures Publications

This page offers Sustainable Futures publications, including case studies and articles, the MPD/SAR study, the P2 Framework Manual, and fact sheets

AP-42 Chapter 7: TANKS Software - Frequent Questions

AP-42 Frequent Questions

Water Finance Clearinghouse Portal

A list of resources for effective water infrastructure financing.