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Lower Passaic River: Community Involvement Guide
Lower Passaic River Community Involvement Guide is geared towards helping agencies advancing flood-risk management and ecological restoration projects develop robust Community Involvement Plans for their projects.
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How to Learn from the New Orleans Urban Waters Partnership
Presentation Slides from 2013 Smart Growth Summit, H20 Overview: How to Learn from the New Orleans Urban Waters Partnership
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Transcript of New Orleans/Lake Pontchartrain Urban Waters Pilot Federal Partners, Agencies and Stakeholders Meeting
Transcript Of New Orleans/Lake Pontchartrain Urban Waters Pilot Federal Partners, Agencies, And Stakeholders Meeting - June 5, 2013
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Superfund Technical Assistance for Communities
Learn about technical assistance for Superfund communities offered by EPA. Technical assistance refers to services focused on increasing community understanding of the science, regulations and policy related to environmental issues and EPA actions.
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Mold
Learn about mold and how to control it in the indoor environment.There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
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What is the difference between mold and mildew?
Mildew refers to certain kinds of mold or fungus. The term mildew is often used generically to refer to mold growth, usually with a flat growth habit. Molds include all species of microscopic fungi that grow in the form of multicellular filaments, called hyphae. Molds can thrive on any organic…
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Are there federal regulations or standards regarding mold?
Standards or Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for airborne concentrations of mold, or mold spores, have not been set. Currently, there are no EPA regulations or standards for airborne mold contaminants. For more information on mold, see the Mold Website. You may also be interested in: Read the publication, A Brief…
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Mold Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Asthma FAQs Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) FAQs Indoor airPLUS FAQs IAQ in Schools FAQs Radon FAQs Search Frequent Questions for immediate answers to the most common questions or send a question to our customer care team. Mold What is mold? What are ten things I need to…
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Encouraging Greener Cleanup Practices through Use of ASTM International's Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups
Memorandum enouraging ASTM resouce use.
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Mold and Your Home
Mold can grow in many parts of your home; anywhere there is moisture. This page provides some resources for you to help keep your house mold free.
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Mold in Schools and Commercial Buildings
School and commercial buildings sometimes have special requirements when getting rid of mold. This page provides a collection of the resources for these buildings.
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Opportunities for Input on Housatonic Rest of River Permit Submittals
Opportunities for Input on Housatonic Rest of River Permit Submittals
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Take the Mold Quiz
Take the interactive mold quiz and test your mold knowledge!
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Learn about Mold
Find resources and more information on mold, mold remediation. And the health effects of mold.
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NEI Search User Guide
Envirofacts provides the National Emissions Inventory data (NEI) to the general public.
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Mold: Worker and Employer Guide to Hazards and Recommended Controls
The document summarizes basic procedures for mold remediation after flooding and other disasters with an emphasis on worker protection.
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What about mold in large buildings?
EPA has a number of resources available: Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers - Appendix C - Moisture, Mold and Mildew Read the publication " Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Read the publication, "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home" Una…
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Brownfields and Land Revitalization in EPA Region 9
This page provides information specific to EPA's Brownfields activities in the Pacific Southwest (Region 9) covering Arizona, California, Hawaiʻi, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal nations.
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How can you find a qualified radon service provider in your area?
If you are interested in finding a qualified radon service professional to test or mitigate your home, or you need to purchase or have questions about a radon measurement device, you should: Contact your State Radon Contact (go to " Data and Information About Regional, State and Tribal Radon Programs,"…
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What did the National Academy of Sciences have to say about radon?
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) published its latest analysis of health research on radon, the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR VI) Report in 1999. This is the most comprehensive review effort to date. The Committee was charged with: reviewing all current miner and residential data, as well as…