Learn the Issues
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Track 1a and 1b: Small Format Batteries – Tribal Consultation on the Universal Waste Regulations for Solar Panels and Lithium Batteries Proposed Rule
On May 2, 2024, the EPA’s Tribal Waste Management team held an informational webinar for Tribes that introduced the EPA’s plan for adding new universal waste categories for solar panels and lithium batteries.
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Community Involvement Plans
Community Involvement Plans (CIPs) outline opportunities for individual participation and meaningful information sharing regarding the EPA’s activities on and near Navajo Nation Abandoned Uranium Mines.
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Composting
This page describes composting – what it is, how it happens, the environmental benefits and legal basics – and provides links to other EPA composting webpages and external resources.
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Federal Plans
The Ten-Year Plan to Address Impacts of Uranium Contamination in the Navajo Nation outlines next steps in mitigating the human health and environmental risks resulting from the legacy of uranium mining on the Navajo Nation.
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Grants for your Region: Information that is specific to EPA Region 1
Detailed Region 1 grant information that you will need when applying for grants in Region 1.
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Contaminated Structures Program
USEPA and the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency’s (NNEPA) Contaminated Structures Program evaluates structures on Navajo Nation that may have been constructed using abandoned mine materials or built on or near abandoned mines.
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Former Cities Service Refinery, East Chicago, Indiana
RCRA Corrective Action Site, 2500 East Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, CITGO Terminal Facility and former OXY Refinery Facility, XY Refinery Facility, IND095267381
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Urban Runoff: Model Ordinances to Prevent and Control Nonpoint Source Pollution
Resources for local governments to develop effective resource protection ordinances for nonpoint source pollution.
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SNEP Priority Research Awards
Learn more projects selected for the SNEP Priority Research Awards.
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Getting to Resilience: SNEP's Strategic Plan for Restoration and Adaptation in Southeast Coastal New England
SNEP has drafted and finalized our Strategic Plan, which is now posted to our website. This Plan lays the groundwork for how our Program can achieve our vision of safe and healthy waters, thriving waters and natural lands, and sustainable communities...
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What You Can Do to Protect Children from Environmental Risks
Tips for protection from pesticides, chemical poisoning, lead poisoning, respiratory problems, carbon monoxide poisoning, contaminated fish, radon, too much sun, and mercury. Also how to promote healthier communities.
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Health Risk of Radon
Exposure to Radon can cause lung cancer in both non-smokers and smokers. Learn more about Radon risks and read studies on the health effects of radon exposure.
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Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) Federal Reporting Services
Use the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) Federal Reporting Services to query the SDWIS Fed Data Warehouse via report filters and various reporting options
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RAD Webinar: Retailer-Utility Recycling Programs
A page listing details and an agenda pertaining to a rad program webinar to be hosted march 26 2014.
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Appliance Recycling Program Process Evaluation and Market Characterization for Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison
This evaluation contains a market assessment and process evaluation of the 2010-2012 statewide appliance recycling program for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE).
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Factsheet about Urban Waters Federal Partnership
About the Urban Waters Federal Partnership
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ORCR Annual Accomplishments
This webpage houses the Accomplishments for the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, as well as highlighting some noteworthy accomplishments from this year.
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The National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP)
Website that describes NLLAP, including what it is, how it works, when samples must be submitted, and additional information.
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EPA RCRA ID: WVD000739722
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for WVD000739722 Union Carbide Corporation - Private Trucking Operations in Nitro, West Virginia