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Will there be an increase in turbidity (cloudiness or muddiness) or silt in the streams?

The increased flow from this work is expected to be minimal and should not impact turbidity or silt.

Last published: January 30, 2026

What is the status of the cleanup work in the streams?

There is still more work to be done in Leslie and Sulphur Runs. EPA and Ohio EPA are reviewing the Norfolk Southern sediment mitigation workplan. More cleaning will likely start before April and is expected to continue through July.

Last published: January 30, 2026

Will returning the natural flow of water to Sulphur Run disturb areas with sheen?

Conditions in the streams are much improved because of previous cleanup work conducted in 2023. Although oily sheens remain, they are settled in the sediment and do not impact surface water unless disturbed. The increased water flow to Sulphur Run will be minimal and is not expected to disturb sheen…

Last published: January 30, 2026

Fenceline Air Monitoring at Oregon's Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub

Information about EPA's air toxics monitoring project at Oregon's Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub near Portland.

Reducing Operating Costs and Energy Consumption at Water Utilities

Due to their unique combination of high energy usage and potential for significant savings, utilities are turning to energy-efficient technologies to help save money. Learn about cost and energy saving technologies from this brochure.

Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program

WEF's Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program

Denitrifying Filters - Wastewater Management Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides a technical overview of the denitrifying filter technology.

USMCA Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

Funding Opportunities for Tribal Green Building

Funding resources for Tribes seeking green building assistance. Federal, Tribal, and some state agencies provide grants and loans that can be used to support Tribal green building.

Training Resources for Tribal Waste Management

his page contains information ranging from eligible organizations to funding levels and applications deadlines for the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program

Results of Aerial Surveys of Gamma Radiation around Ambrosia Lake

A map of the Non-Tribal Tronox Sites and Areas with ASPECT Exposure Rate >= 25 microR/hr.

Sun Clan Road Action Memo

This memorandum requests approval for a time-critical removal action at the Sun Clan Road Radiation Site in the village of New Laguna, Pueblo of Laguna, located near Cibola County, New Mexico.

Grants Mining District Investigations

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All Environmental Programs in Indian Country

Environmental programs in Indian country

Is my EPA renovator certification accepted in all states and tribal areas?

Answer: Not necessarily. Whether to accept certification from another jurisdiction is up to the individual state or tribal area. EPA cannot compel states or tribes to adopt programs identical to the federal program or to establish reciprocity provisions. However, EPA continues to encourage states and tribes that may be considering…

Last published: January 30, 2026

May I as a training provider issue a certificate without a picture to a trainee who has successfully completed the course but objects to having his or her picture taken (or objects to possessing a photograph of him/herself) on religious grounds?

Yes. Training providers may provide a person who objects to having his or her picture taken because of sincerely held religious beliefs with the equivalent of a certificate without a picture. Specifically, the training provider may provide an “Acknowledgement of Completion” that the person has successfully completed the training (containing…

Last published: January 30, 2026