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Is Indoor airPLUS a green building program?
No. Indoor airPLUS is not a comprehensive green building program because it is specifically focused on indoor air quality. However, Indoor airPLUS is a companion label to the ENERGY STAR Residential Program and homes that receive certification are also more energy efficient. To improve the value proposition for consumers, builders…
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Indoor airPLUS Partnership Terms and Commitments for Rating Companies
Builders can employ a variety of construction practices and technologies in their new homes to help address indoor air quality concerns through Indoor airPLUS.
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Indoor airPLUS Partnership Terms and Commitments for Homebuilders
Builders can employ a variety of construction practices and technologies in their new homes to help address indoor air quality concerns through Indoor airPLUS.
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Indoor airPLUS Mobile App
Information about the Indoor airPLUS mobile app for builder and verifier partners.
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Can the use of fragrances indoors cause health impacts?
Although many people report being adversely affected by fragrances, the issue remains controversial. While some individuals may dislike a particular fragrance and may experience physical reactions from exposure to them, others exposed to the same fragrance may appreciate the smell or attribute health benefits to the exposure (e.g., aromatherapy). There…
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How does mold affect people with asthma?
Molds can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals with asthma. People with asthma should avoid contact with exposure to molds. Molds are microscopic fungi that live on plant and animal matter. Molds can be found almost anywhere, and grow best in damp places such as kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. Find…
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What can I do if I have asthma?
If you have asthma, you should know what you can do to control your asthma and what to do if you have an asthma episode. Work with your doctor to identify your asthma triggers. Ask your doctor to write your Asthma Action Plan. Remove or reduce your exposure to your…
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No-Discharge Zones Map
Information on the interactive map developed for all designated no-discharge zones.
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Greening CSO Plans: Planning and Modeling Green Infrastructure for Combine Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control
This technical resource is intended to assist communities in developing and evaluating Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control alternatives that include green infrastructure.
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a disease in your body's airways, which are the paths that carry air to your lungs. Asthma causes the inside walls of the airways to be inflamed or swollen. When this happens, people have repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness or nighttime or early morning coughing. Asthma…
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2016v7.1 (alpha) Platform
The 2016 alpha platform is based off the 2014 NEI version 2.
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Submitting Annual Reports under the 2013 VGP
VGP webinar.
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Sampling Report for the Vessel General Permitting Program Pump Mortality Study
VGP technical study.
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Declaration of James A. Hanlon in Northwest Environmental Advocates et al. v. EPA, 2007
VGP legal background document.
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Declaration of James A. Hanlon in Northwest Environmental Advocates et al. v. EPA, 2005
VGP legal background document.
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EPA's Draft Ballast Water Report: Aquatic Nuisance Species in Ballast Water Discharges
VGP legal background and technical study documents.