Learn the Issues
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Tier2 Submit software and confidential chemical location information
When using EPA’s Tier2 Submit software to comply with the annual Hazardous Chemical Inventory reporting requirement under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) §312, how can a person withhold confidential chemical location information from disclosure to the public? In order to fulfill the proper reporting under EPCRA, a…
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Maximum Occupancy Rating for Tier II Reporting
Tier II chemical inventory information requires as estimate of the maximum number of occupants present at any one time at the facility ( 40 CFR 370.42(f) ). If a facility is given a maximum occupancy rating by a local official, should that rating be used when completing the Tier II…
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Release notification requirements for releases of aqueous film forming foam
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), a substance commonly used by firefighters, contains ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy) which is categorized as a glycol ether. Glycol ethers meet the definition of hazardous substance in CERCLA 101(14) because they are hazardous air pollutants pursuant to 112(b) of the Clean Air Act. In 1990, the Clean…
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Determining the amount released for Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide for Release Notification Requirements under CERCLA section 103 and EPCRA section 304
Ammonia (CAS number 7664-41-7) is an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS), listed at 40 CFR Part 355 Appendix A and Appendix B with a reportable quantity (RQ) of 100 lbs. Both ammonia and ammonium hydroxide (CAS number 1336-21-6) are listed as Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) hazardous substances…
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Current and Past Emergency Responses
EPA provides support when requested, or when state and local first responder capabilities have been exceeded, in response to chemical, oil, biological, and radiological releases and large-scale national emergencies, including homeland security incidents.
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Past Emergencies
These activities, some of national significance requiring coordination with other agencies, demonstrate the emergency response program and provide valuable experience so that EPA can better prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies in the future.
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SO2 Data Requirements Rule January 13, 2017 State Submittals - New Hampshire
SO2 Data Requirements Rule January 13, 2017 State Submittals - New Hampshire
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Lakewood, Colorado (Terumo BCT Sterilization Service, Inc.) - Español
Los científicos y analistas de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) completaron recientemente una evaluación de riesgos para comprender el impacto de las emisiones de EtO de la instalación de Terumo BCT Sterilization Service, Inc.
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P2 Regional Contacts
This page contains the regional EPA staff for the pollution prevention program.
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Groveland, Florida (International Sterilization Laboratory) - Español
Los científicos y analistas de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) completaron recientemente una evaluación de riesgos para comprender el impacto de las emisiones de EtO de la instalación de International Sterilization Laboratory.
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Hanover, Maryland (Elite Spice Inc.) - Español
Los científicos y analistas de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) completaron recientemente una evaluación de riesgos para comprender el impacto de las emisiones de EtO de la instalación de Elite Spice, Inc.
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Salisbury, Maryland (Trinity Sterile, Inc.) - Español
Los científicos y analistas de la EPA completaron recientemente una evaluación de riesgos para comprender el impacto de las emisiones de EtO del establecimiento de Trinity Sterile, Inc.
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Erie, Pensilvania (Cosmed Group LLC/Erie) - Español
Los científicos y analistas de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) completaron recientemente una evaluación de riesgos para comprender el impacto de las emisiones de EtO de la instalación de Cosmed Group LLC/Erie.
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Zelienople, Pensilvania (American Contract Systems Inc.) - Español
Los científicos y analistas de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) completaron recientemente una evaluación de riesgos para comprender el impacto de las emisiones de EtO de la instalación de American Contract Systems Inc.
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Can you explain who has authority over the active mine vs the Superfund site?
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has regulatory authority over the active mine. EPA is the lead agency for the Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site and works in consultation with MDEQ to ensure the cleanup of the Site.
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Athens, Texas (Steritec, Inc.) - Español
Los científicos y analistas de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) completaron recientemente una evaluación de riesgos para comprender el impacto de las emisiones de EtO de la instalación de Steritec, Inc.
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Public Information Repositories
List of places where public records for the Butte Area/Silver Bow Creek Superfund site are accessible.
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Risks
Information on the risks at the Butte Area/Silver Bow Creek Superfund Site.
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Sampling and Monitoring
Sampling and monitoring information for the Bute Area/Silver Bow Creek site.
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Laredo, Texas (Midwest Sterilization Corporation) - Español
Los científicos y analistas de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) completaron recientemente una evaluación de riesgos para comprender el impacto de las emisiones de EtO de la instalación de Midwest Sterilization Corporation.