Learn the Issues
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Meetings and Webinars on the Amended Toxic Substances Control Act
The new law includes much-needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.
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Submitting an Indemnity Claim to EPA for Cancelled DCPA Products
EPA issued a final cancellation order for all U.S. registrations of dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) products, which was published in the Federal Register.
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Registration Information by Type of Pesticide
Introduces the categories of pesticides as they relate to the registration process.
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EPA Registers Novel Pesticide Technology for Potato Crops
EPA has registered biopesticide products containing the new active ingredient Ledprona for three years, a timeframe that is consistent with EPA’s approach to other novel biopesticide products.
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EPA Launches New Program to Incentivize the Development of Novel Mosquito Control Product
EPA is launching a new program, the Vector Expedited Review Voucher (VERV) Program, to incentivize companies to develop novel or unique mosquito control products to help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika.
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Environmental Economics
Resource Directory for the National Center for Environmental Economics
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Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP)
Information on endocrine disrupting chemicals and EPA's regulatory requirements
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The Boat House at City Point
Success story from EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant recipient provides overview of redevelopment of a former commercial building into upscale restaurant. City conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to identify past uses of the site.
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Compendium of Tools to Track Conservation
Hypoxia Task Force Research Needs Committee Letter and Priorities
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State CWSRF Program Contacts
State CWSRF Program Contacts
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2001 National Sewage Sludge Survey
Information related to 2001 National Sewage Sludge Survey.
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1988 National Sewage Sludge Survey
Information related to 1988 National Sewage Sludge Survey for Statistics Support Documentation for the 40 CFR Part 503.
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A Guide for Land Appliers on the Requirements of the Federal Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR Part 503
Document that explains the federal requirements applicable to land appliers of sewage sludge
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2006 Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey (TNSSS)
Information related to 2006 Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey (TNSSS).
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A History of Land Application as a Treatment Alternative
A history of land application influenced by social concerns, legal issues, and technological developments.
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Problem Formulation for Human Health Risk Assessments of Pathogens in Land-Applied Biosolids
This report focuses on the systematic planning step (a “problem formulation,” which defines the major factors to be considered) in risk assessments of pathogens in land applied biosolids.
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The AMSA 2000/2001 Survey of Dioxin-like Compounds in Biosolids: Statistical Analysis
Information related to The AMSA 2000/2001 Survey of Dioxin-like Compounds in Biosolids: Statistical Analysis
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Fact Sheet: Use of Landfilling for Biosolids Management
Landfilling is generally considered for wastewater biosolids management when land application or other beneficial use is not possible.
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Fact Sheet: Use of Incineration for Biosolids Management
Wastewater solids are dewatered to between 15 to 35 percent solids prior to incineration. The incineration process then converts biosolids into
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Composting of Biosolids
Information related to Composting of Biosolids.