Learn the Issues
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Federal Roles and Responsibilities: Compensatory Mitigation Decisions
What are the federal agencies roles and responsibilities under the compensatory mitigation rule.
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Development of the West Virginia Stream and Wetlands Valuation Metric under CWA Section 404
Consistent unit-based (debit/credit) plane for assessing impacts and mitigation while preserving a rapid approach using best available Science in WV
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Stream Behavior and Response to Disturbance
General Stream Principles including stream behavior and response to disturbance
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SMCRA's Requirements for Protecting Streams
Federal Agency Roles and Responsibilities under the clean water act section 404 compensatory mitigation decisions
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Mountain State Mitigation Credit Company (Banker) under CWA Section 404
MSMCC is a mitigation bank working to restore Buffalo Creek. Buffalo Creek watershed will be successfully restored from the headwaters down to establish complete “watershed restoration” that is consistent with the Mitigation Rule.
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Banks and Mitigation In-Lieu of Fees (ILFs) under CWA Section 404
Mitigation Banks and In-Lieu Fee Programs
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Off-site Mitigation under CWA Section 404 - University of Louisville Stream Institute
Regional Curve Reports showing; Bluegrass, Eastern Kentucky Coal Field. Eastern Kentucky Coal Field Headwater Streams, Western Kentucky Coal Field, Eastern Mississippi Plateau, Mississippi Embayment
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Adaptive Management and Catastrophic Events under CWA Section 404
Adaptive management is used to address: Contingencies; Unforeseen circumstances; Learn from success & failure; Ensure sustainability.
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West Virginia and Kentucky HGM Stream Assessment: Development, Validation and Outcomes
West Virginia and Kentucky HGM Stream Assessment Development Validation: Development, Validation, and Outcomes Status Report
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Natural Stream Channel Design Techniques and Review
Need for a Review Checklist: Stream restoration problems include; design complexity, many different design methodologies, inconsistency in design deliverables, communication difficulties, many failed projects
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Regional Curve Development and Use in Stream Restoration and Hydrologic Assessment in High Gradient Headwater Streams
Introduction to Regional Curves including; regressions relating bankfull channel
characteristics to drainage area, providing estimates of bankfull discharge and channel geometry, validating the selection of the bankfull channel as determined in the field -
Functional Objectives for Stream Restoration under CWA Section 404
Functional Objectives for Stream Restoration and the Stream Functions Pyramid
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Federal Inter-Agency Agreement for Coal Mining Permitting, Compliance and Enforcement in Tennessee under CWA Section 404 and Other Federal Statutes
TN Interagency workgroup convened to improve communication and Coordination, identify permit requirements, implement concurrent reviews, reduce permit revisions; and develop coordinated JD/Pre-App process
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Stream Functions Pyramid
Functional Objectives for Stream Restoration and the Stream Functions Pyramid
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Investigating and Acquiring Mitigation Sites under CWA Section 404
Presentation by International Coal Group on what makes a great mitigation site.
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2008 Compensatory Mitigation Rule Overview under CWA Section 404
Compensatory mitigation involves actions taken to offset unavoidable adverse impacts to wetlands, streams and other aquatic resources authorized by Clean Water Act section 404 permits and other Department of the Army (DA) permits
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Summary Findings of Pilot Studies Conducted by the Interagency Coastal Wetlands Workgroup
The ICWWG conducted studies in coastal watersheds to better understand coastal wetland loss. Identified drivers, such as development pressure, drainage practices, and insufficient restore wetland acres to offset acres lost. Provides some recommendations.
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Purchasing and Repairing Home Air-Conditioners or Heat Pumps
Fact sheet provides information on the phaseout of HCFC-22 and its implications for purchasing a new air conditioning system or heat pump, or repairing an existing system.
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Managing Used Oil: Answers to Frequent Questions for Businesses
Information for businesses such as service stations, fleet maintenance facilities, and "quick lube" shops that generate and handle used oil. Includes regulatory requirements for storing oil, preventing and managing spills and leaks, and record keeping.
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Brownfields in EPA Region 9
This page provides information specific to EPA's Brownfields activities in the Pacific Southwest (Region 9) covering Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal nations.