Learn the Issues
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Are radon measurements accurate and reliable?
The EPA has maintained the position that radon measurement systems provide practical and affordable measurements that can give consumers the information they need about the radon level in their home in order to make a decision about whether to fix their home. Since the EPA based this position on studies…
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What is the debate on radon?
There is no debate about radon being a lung carcinogen in humans. All major national and international organizations that have examined the health risks of radon agree that it is a lung carcinogen. The scientific community continues to conduct research to refine our understanding of the precise number of deaths…
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Environmental Health Topics in Child Care Facilities for Government Agencies
research on child care environmental health issues, identify key state and regional healthy child care organizations for partnerships, and see how other states are addressing child care environmental health issues.
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What is National Radon Action Month? When is Radon Action Week?
January is National Radon Action Month. The aim of National Radon Action Month is to increase the public's awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant new construction practices. Radon Action Week is the third week in October. Some communities might observe Radon Action…
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Describe the radon epidemiological studies?
To have a reasonable certainty in the conclusions, many thousands of cases are required to detect the increased risk of lung cancer due to radon. This is because the more things that cause a disease the harder it is to separate one cause from another, thus it takes many cases…
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EPA Shares Fish and Wildlife Service’s Draft Biological Opinion for Methomyl for Public Comment
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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EPA's Regulation of Flea and Tick Products
Learn about how EPA evaluates flea and tick products for use on pets.
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Memorandum of Understanding Between EPA and Pollinator Partnership
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pollinator Partnership
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EPA Evaluation and Regulation of Pet Collar Products
EPA regulates a number of pet collar products that protect pets from fleas and ticks. Product chemistry, acute toxicity, efficacy, and companion animal data are reviewed for each collar before it is first registered.
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Regional Results - National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015
Regional results for the NCCA.
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EPA Makes Findings of Failure to Submit State Implementation Plans (SIPs) - 1999 Regional Haze Program
EPA Makes Findings of Failure to Submit State Implementation Plans (SIPs) - 1999 Regional Haze Program
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Great Lakes Water Quality Monitoring Program Board Chemistry
Description of the board chemistry parameters for GLNPO's water quality monitoring
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Great Lakes AOC Contaminated Sediment Management Plan - June 2020
The Great Lakes AOC Contaminated Sediment Management Plan for cleaning up sediment in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern is updated several times a year.
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Indoor AirPlus Partnership Agreement for Verification Organizations
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 Builder Partnership Agreement
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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Join the Indoor AirPlus Program
Instructions on joining and participating in the Indoor airPLUS program
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FDA to Hold Webinar on Leafy Green Action Plan, Agricultural Water Treatment
Webinar will include discussion of a new EPA-approved protocol for evaluating the efficacy of antimicrobial pesticides against microorganisms in agricultural irrigation water.
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Pesticide Registration: Clarification for Ion Generating Equipment
EPA issued a Federal Register Notice that clarifies the Agency's position on the distinction between devices and pesticides with regard to ion-generating equipment and explains why such equipment will now be regulated as a pesticide.
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Report on Minor Uses of Pesticides
This report on minor uses of pesticides was required by Section 31 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. It describes EPA's minor use activities and our partnerships with other federal agencies.
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Environmental Information for Wyoming
This page contains environmental information for Wyoming, including air, water, enforcement, cleanups, toxic releases, pesticides and grants.