Learn the Issues
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Are any other tests ordered?
There may be based on the evaluation by the physician or other healthcare provider. If a patient is having specific symptoms there may be other tests needed. For example, if a patient is short of breath, they may need to have a chest x-ray or other tests done to evaluate…
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How often should these screening tests be done?
We recommend having these tests every 6 months for the first year and then every year after that. This will allow the doctor or other healthcare provider to monitor changes in your health. This week’s questions are answered by Dr. Gretchen Nickell, Chief Medical Officer of the East Liverpool City…
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What kind of screening does the East Liverpool City Hospital's East Palestine Clinic offer related to the train derailment?
The screening tests are based on recommendations by specialists in toxicology to monitor anyone exposed to substances from the train derailment. The tests include urine and blood tests. A urinalysis is done that looks for problems involving the kidneys. The blood tests include a complete blood count (CBC) and a…
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State-level Data from the Drinking Water National Information Management System
PDFs contain information about DWSRF programs by state and region, as well as national values.
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Energy Savings Plus Health Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Multifamily Renovations
Remodeling or renovating an existing multifamily building not only has the potential to release pollutants into the home; it is also an opportunity to make changes that will improve the indoor air quality in your home.
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Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Preparation and response to weather-related and man-made emergencies is particularly important when it comes to indoor environments, since humans spend most of their time indoors, and rely on indoor spaces for shelter.
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Quantification
To determine whether there is an appreciable emissions benefit to include in a State or Tribal Implementation Plan (SIP/TIP)
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Federal Plans: Related Documents
Documents including the current (2014) and previous (2008) Five-Year Plan to Address Impacts of Uranium Contamination in Navajo Nation, as well as contacts, resources, fact sheets, and progress reports.
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Managing and Transforming Waste Streams Tool
Policy & Program planning tool for managing waste streams - for communities working towards zero waste.
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Underground Injection Control in EPA Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY)
Region specific UIC contact information is provided.
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What Are the Effects of HABs
Discover the effects of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on human health and ecosystems. Learn about symptoms and treatments for people exposed to HABs, which produce toxins affecting water quality and aquatic life.
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EPA Cleanup Case Studies
EPA Cleanup Case Studies at Federal Facilities
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EPA Seeks Additional Information to Protect Americans from Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos
EPA is seeking additional public input to develop a durable TSCA regulation for legacy uses and associated disposals of asbestos, non-chrysotile and chrysotile asbestos fiber types, and asbestos-containing talc ("asbestos part 2").
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Pollution Prevention and Toxics News Stories
List of recent press releases and listervs on pollution prevention and toxics topics.
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Harbor Cleanup Plans and Legal/Administrative Records
This page includes the Harbor Cleanup Plans and site Administrative Records. These records are also available at EPA New England's office in Boston and at the New Bedford Public Library.
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Sustainable Management of Plastics
Sustainable Management of Plastics is a systemic approach to using and reusing plastic material throughout its lifecycle in an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable way.
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Promoting Water Reuse through Partnership Programs: National Estuary Program and Urban Waters Partnerships Delivering on EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan
This report provides a snapshot of recent water reuse projects and initiatives that have been successful across some of the NEP and Urban Waters (UW) partnership locations.
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General Fact Sheets from EPA's National Estuary Program
General factsheets for National Estuary Program.
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Proposed RCRA Corrective Action - Cleanup Proposal and Draft Permit for Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin , PA - EPA ID: PA0890090004
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a proposed Permit Renewal for the HSWA Corrective Action Permit (I.D. Number PA0890090004) for the U.S. Department of Energy, Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office Facility in West Mifflin, PA.