Learn the Issues
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Documents from Strengthening Public Participation on Environmental Management in Indonesia (2012)
EPA delivered a two-day workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was co-sponsored by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment, USAID, and the Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network.
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Public Participation Guide: Printed Information
Printed material is still one of the easiest and most effective ways to provide information on a project or issue, or to publicize a participation process such as an event or meeting.
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Case Studies from Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making: Building Connections for Africa and the Middle East - Rabat, Morocco (2013)
EPA conducted a three-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.
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Public Participation Guide: Web Sites
World wide websites provide interested stakeholders with project information, announcements, documents, and opportunities for input or discussion.
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Public Participation Guide: Foundational Skills Capacity Matrix
Chart to explore the skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed for successful public participation.
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Public Participation Guide: Press and Media
In general, news or media releases are used to disseminate information. Media releases aim to get the widest possible coverage for a community issue or proposal through the publication or broadcasting of the information in the release.
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Flow Chart: Select an Appropriate Level of Public Participation
Flowchart to select the right level of public participation.
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Public Participation Guide: Electronic Democracy
Electronic democracy describes a wide range of interactive tools that embrace existing and emergent media sources as a forum for allowing members of the public to express opinions and seek to influence decision-making.
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Materials from Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making: Building Connections for Africa and the Middle East - Rabat, Morocco (2013)
EPA conducted a three-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.
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Presentations from Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making: Building Connections for Africa and the Middle East - Rabat, Morocco (2013)
EPA conducted a three-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.
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Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Mountaintop Mining/Valley Fill in Appalachia
Documents related to Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Mountaintop Mining/Valley Fill in Appalachia
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RFC 23002 & RFR 23002A - Toxic Substances Control Act Risk Evaluation for 1,4-Dioxane
Request for Reconsideration to deny ACI/ACC’s December 2023 Request for Correction of Information (RFC) on the final final “Risk Evaluation for 1,4-Dioxane CASRN: 123-91-1”
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Superfund Resources and Funding to Understand Potential Risks
Links to resources that for understanding potential risks in your community
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Biological Agents
These chemicals or organisms increase the rate at which microorganisms break down complex compounds into simpler products (biodegredation). Two bioremediation technologies currently being used for oil spill cleanups are fertilization and seeding.
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EPA's Former Facilities' Water Management Plans
Water management plans for facilities that EPA no longer occupies.
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RFC 23002 & RFR 23002A - Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Evaluation for 1,4-Dioxane
Request for Correction (RFC) received on behalf of American Cleaning Institute and American Chemistry Council
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Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) Program
The Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) program is part of EPA's continuing effort to promote the use of materials recovered from solid waste
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Constructed Wetlands
these systems can improve water quality, engineers and scientists construct systems that replicate the functions of natural wetlands. Constructed wetlands are treatment systems that use natural processes
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State Progress Toward Adopting Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Criteria for Nitrogen and Phosphorus
The progress states are making towards the development of numeric criteria for phosphorus and nitrogen pollution.
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Basic Information about Wetland Restoration and Protection
This contains basic information on wetland restoration and protection activities and is a landing page for other restoration resources.