Learn the Issues
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: G.E.C. Alstrom Transportation Incorporated in Hornell, New York
The primary use at G.E.C. has been for railcar repair and construction. The two main operational areas have been a refueling area and a large service shop. The major users of the site have included the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, Conrail, General Electric
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Full Characterization Workplan
Highlighting the Characterization Work Plan for Derailment-Area Soil
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Sector Snapshots Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of the snapshot tool.
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Former Koppers Wood Treatment Site Current Documents, Reports and Graphics for 2016
RCRA Corrective Action Site, Documents, Reports and Graphics for Former Koppers Wood-Treatment Site
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Fact Sheet: Update on Investigation and Cleanup Plans
Some of former Hoover Company sites key Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action documents, reports and graphics are accessible online
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Cape Cod Pilot Project Research and Updates
Pilot project updates to Cape Cod waters conducted by EPA and key partners, including the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition.
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EPA Pilot Studies for Implementing New Treatment Technologies
EPA is in the process of researching emerging technologies that have the potential to reduce the cost of abandoned uranium mine cleanups. Information on these pilot studies can be found on this page.
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EPA announces $1.7M for transboundary watershed grants
EPA announces $1.7M for grants to monitor and reduce transboundary mining pollution in U.S.-British Columbia transboundary watersheds.
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Children's Health Month
List of Children's Health Month Resources.
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Millipedes and Schools
Millipedes are arthropods but differ from other insects in body form and number of legs. Millipedes don't cause damage or health effects, but IPM practices can help exclude them from buildings.
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Information on Pests in Schools and Their Control
Pests such as insects, rodents, fungi, and weeds can affect the school environment and the people who work and learn there. These pests can cause human health problems, and structural and plant damage. Know what pests you face before deciding on control.
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How Citizens can Comment and Participate in the National Environmental Policy Act Process
Describes how and when the public can participate in the NEPA process by commenting on an environmental impact statement (EIS)
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Cation Exchange Water Softeners
WaterSense released a notice of intent to develop a specification for cation exchange water softeners. The program has made the decision not to move forward with a spec at this time, but is making this information available.
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Flooded Home
Tour the Flood House to learn how to clean up your home after a flood.
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ECM for Imazapyr in Water - MRID 41891501
Environmental Chemistry Methods for Imazapyr (Arsenal) in Water - MRID 41891501
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ECM for Imazamethabenz-methyl & Acid Degradate in Soil - MRID 41627501
Environmental Chemistry Methods for Imazamethabenz-Methyl in Soil - MRID 41627501
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ECM for Propoxycarbazone in Water - MRID 45012732
ECM for Propoxycarbazone in Water - MRID 45012732
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ECM for Propargite in Soil - MRID 44968601
ECM for Propargite in Soil - MRID 44968601
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ECM for Prometryn in Soil - MRID 41546401 - 1-1-89
ECM for Prometryn in Soil - MRID 41546401 - 1-1-89
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ECM for Sulfometuron-methyl in Soil / Water - MRID 43764801
ECM for Sulfometuron Methyl in Soil/Water - MRID 43764801