Learn the Issues
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External Review Draft: Harmonization in Interspecies Extrapolation: Use of BW 3/4 as Default Method in Derivation of the Oral RfD
Recommends procedures, inclusive of default procedures, that will be used to estimate oral exposures in terms of human equivalents for all toxicologic endpoints.
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Issue Paper on the Human Health Effects of Metals
This paper discusses issues important to consider in developing a framework for performing human health assessments for exposure to metals and metal compounds
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Antimicrobial Exposure Assessment Task Force II (AEATF II) Volume 5: Governing Document for a Multi-Year Antimicrobial Chemical Exposure Monitoring Program (interim draft document)
Describes the overall scope of the AEATF II program, demonstrates the need for additional human exposure monitoring data and explains the proposed methodology for the exposure monitoring studies proposed for conduct by the AEATF II.
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Issue Paper on the Ecological Effects of Metals
A summary of biological and ecological responses to metals, and discuss the role of descriptive and predictive methods used to characterize effects of metals in risk assessment.
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Issue Paper on the Environmental Chemistry of Metals
EPA has identified three types of regulatory risk assessments where information regarding speciation of metals is useful and desirable: national hazard/risk ranking and characterization, site-specific assessments, and National Regulatory Assessments.
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Issue Paper on the Bioavailability and Bioaccumulation of Metals
The goal of this paper is to summarize the current and emerging state of the science supporting assessments of metal bioavailability and bioaccumulation in aquatic and terrestrial organisms.
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SERC-TERC Updates: October 2024
SERC-TERC Updates: October 2024
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SERC-TERC Updates: November 2024
SERC-TERC Updates: November 2024
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Protect Your Private Well
this info-graphic provides on overview of the steps private well owners should take to protect the safety of their drinking water
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Guidance on Petitioning for Sole Source Aquifer (SSA) Designation
Information on the EPA's Sole Source Aquifer (SSA) Designation Petitioner Guidance, to assist those interested in submitting SSA designation petitions to EPA regional offices
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Basic Information about Source Water Protection
Defines drinking water sources (source water), identifies drinking water sources, and describes source water assessments and protection, roles of government and organizations in drinking water source protection
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Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters (DWMAPS) Glossary
Describes and provides links to the Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters
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South Florida Program (SFP): Overview
Provides an overview of the geography, focus areas and work that is done and funded by the SFP. Highlights include Florida Keys Water Quality Protection Program, Population and Economy, Equity and Inclusion and Climate Resilience.
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South Florida Program (SFP): Resilience
Defines climate resilience and how the EPA is including it into programs. Included are Florida specific climate change concerns and how healthy aquatic ecosystems can help against climate related stressors. Links included to resource tools and information.
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Technical Support Products and Services List
Tools and resources to help drinking water and wastewater utilities prepare, respond and recover from all-hazards
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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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How do I know if I am living in a home that has earned the Indoor AirPlus label?
If your home was built between 2005 and 2008, check your circuit breaker box for an ENERGY STAR label that also says "Indoor Air Package", or ask your builder if they participated in the EPA pilot program. For homes built after 2008 you can look for the "Indoor AirPlus" label…
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SERC-TERC Updates December 2024
Training opportunities for SERCs and TERCs.
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What resources are available to me on Indoor AirPlus?
There are various educational and marketing resources available to partners and other interested parties free of charge, including videos, brochures and more. Partners also have access to Indoor AirPlus logos that can be used to help promote participation in the program websites, print materials and other collateral. Visit the Indoor…
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Does an Indoor AirPlus home need to have radon testing performed?
EPA strongly encourages radon testing in all homes; however, this is not a requirement for Indoor AirPlus qualifications. For newly constructed Indoor AirPlus homes located in Radon Zone 1, a passive radon mitigation system is required at a minimum. This creates the ability to easily install a radon vent fan…