Learn the Issues
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How does EPA oversee cleanup at the derailment site?
EPA leads the Unified Command consisting of different agencies to approve Norfolk Southern’s workplans and weekly activities. EPA also coordinates with other agencies to perform oversight, such as with Ohio EPA, the Columbiana County Health District, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. EPA and Ohio EPA personnel oversee safety…
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How is solid waste stored on-site before disposal?
After excavation, solid waste removed from the site is temporarily staged in piles. These piles are securely covered with thick tarps. Liners are also installed below the piles, to help protect the ground underneath them. Berms are also in place to ensure rainwater that falls on the piles is collected…
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Do I need to do anything to ensure my pool is safe?
There is no current evidence of aerial deposition from the derailment that would impact pools, however ongoing soil sampling and surface water sampling will assist in further verifying the status of aerial deposition. Following these activities, messaging on private pools will be updated as necessary.
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South Florida Program (SFP) Funding: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Provides information and resources regarding the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Included is information on how to apply to an open SFP funding opportunity.
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Safer Choice and Design for the Environment - Column Name: PRODUCT ID
This website provides access to several EPA databases to provide information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.
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Approved Air Quality Implementation Plans in Region 3
Read about the approved State Implementation Plans, Tribal Implementation Plans, as well as any Federal Implementation Plans for Region 3.
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Carcass Management During Avian Influenza Outbreaks
This page on Avian Influenza (AI) describes carcass management during Avian Flu outbreaks, including who oversees carcass management, how they're managed, environmental concerns from carcass management, and disinfection. The page also describes what AI is.
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Documents About the Approval to Dispose of Less than 50 Parts Per Million Polychlorinated Biphenyl Remediation Waste Issued to American Public Power Association (APPA) Members
This document is a walkthrough of the application process for applicants requesting to treat and dispose of PCBs using incineration or an alternative method.
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Energy Recovery from the Combustion of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
Understanding energy recovery from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to combustion process.
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CAA Permitting in EPA's Southeastern Region
CAA permits in progress or issued by EPA Region 4
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EPA Proposes Plan to Step Up Groundwater Cleanup at San Fernando Valley Superfund Site, Increasing Supply of Safe Drinking Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to address a contaminated groundwater plume at the San Fernando Valley (Area 2) Superfund site, located near Glendale, CA. EPA is seeking public input on the plan through April 14th.
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MPRSA Ocean Site Monitoring and Management
The EPA is responsible for managing all designated ocean sites. Surveys are conducted to identify appropriate locations for ocean sites and to monitor the impacts of regulated dumping at the ocean sites.
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Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT)
An online database that provides information about chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants of concern for water security.
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Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division
The state-of-the-art laboratory is occupied by by the Region 4 Science and Ecosystem Support Division (SESD).
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Green Power Purchases at EPA
This page contains Information about renewable energy certificates.
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Application Tools and Templates
The templates and tools on this page are designed to help in determining CROMERR applicability and assist in application preparation.
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Learn about the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR)
The Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR) provides the legal framework for electronic reporting (ER) under all of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) environmental regulations.
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Overview for CROMERR
An Overview for States, Tribes and Local Governments about CROMERR
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Greenhouse Gases Session (2023 EIC)
Presentations/papers given at the Greenhouse Gases session of the 2023 IEIC
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Ammonia Emissions Session (2023 EIC)
Presentations/papers given at the ammonia session of the 2023 IEIC