Learn the Issues

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  • Training and Technical Assistance for Tribes in Region 10

    Listing of environmental training and technical assistance opportunities for tribes in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

  • CPRG Tools and Technical Resources – Industrial Sector

    CPRG Tools and Technical Resources – Industrial Sector

  • Air Quality

    An assessment of fine particulate air pollution in the Salish Sea airshed. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.

  • Public Policy Requirements

    There are cross-cutting public policy requirements applicable to Federal grants, including those awarded by the EPA. Some of those requirements are included here because they have been part of appropriations acts for several years without change.

  • 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.

  • Tools and Resources for Electrification - Supporting Resources

    This page will host descriptions of and links to case studies, rubrics, toolkits, and tools/resources with a specific geographic focus about electrification. Intended to support state, local, and tribal government policy making and program development.

  • Stream Flow

    An assessment of summer low flow trends in streams and rivers in the Salish Sea watershed. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.

  • Toxics in the Food Web

    An assessment of metals and persistent organic pollutants such as PCBs and PBDEs in the Salish Sea. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.

  • Chinook Salmon

    An assessment of Chinook salmon abundance in the Salish Sea. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.

  • Materials Management

    Certain harmful or problematic materials present in residential buildings may need to be handled differently from general demolition debris. Here is a list of several specific types of materials that may be present in residential buildings.

  • RAD Appliance Recycling Flyer

    An appliance recycling flyer is available to help promote RAD to consumers at appliance collection/turn-in events and other consumer facing opportunities (e.g., appliance pick-ups).

  • RAD Program: 2011 Annual Report

    Presents 2011 summary and findings for Responsible Appliance Disposal partners participation in following best practices related to reduction of emissions, prevention of releases of hazardous materials, etc.

  • Energy Efficiency / Demand Response Plan Plan Year 2 (6/1/2009 - 5/31/2010) Evaluation Report: Residential Appliance Recycling

    The goal of this report is to present a summary of the findings and results from the evaluation of the Program Year 2 (PY2) Residential Appliance Recycling (AR) program.

  • Light Systems and Demolition

    Light systems in residential complexes need to be disposed of properly prior to demolition. Light systems that contain mercury or PCBs should be recycled or disposed of properly before demolition.

  • Household Hazardous Waste and Demolition

    Household wastes that are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive are known as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Household Hazardous Waste may be found during residential demolitions, and thus require special handling for disposal.

  • PCBs in Caulk and Residential Demolition

    Caulk containing potentially harmful polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) was used in many buildings in the 1950s through the 1970s.Learn how to handle PCBs found in caulk during demolition.

  • Engaging in Smart Growth

    These documents are case studies of communities engaging in smart growth.

  • Consider a SmartWay Vehicle

    Learn about SmartWay certified vehicles, the cleanest, most efficient vehicles on the road.

  • Revised Assessment Guidance for Perchlorate

    The recommended preliminary remediation goal for perchlorate when making site-specific cleanup decisions where there is an actual or potential drinking water exposure pathway.

  • Letter from Peggy Harris (ASTSWMO) to Susan P. Bodine (EPA)

    The support of the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials for the use of the Interim Munitions and Explosives of Concern Hazard Assessment Methodology.