Learn the Issues
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Endangered Species: Information For Pesticide Users
People planning to use pesticides can find information about restrictions on use to protect endangered species as well as tips for ways to protect the environment from pesticide effects.
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Contamination on ANCSA Conveyed Lands
EPA's program to address contamination on lands conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
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Point-of-Sale Notification and Shelf Tags for Urban Uses of Certain Pesticides in the San Francisco Bay Area
A Stipulated Injunction and Court Order required EPA to develop a shelf tag to help retailers inform consumers about potential risks to endangered species related to use of certain pesticides. See the shelf tag and pesticide ingredients affected.
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Implementation Guidance for Enhanced Reporting for Registrants of Pet Spot-on Products
These documents provide background and summary information on the pet spot-on enhanced reporting pilot and guidance for implementing the use of standardized incident reporting templates
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EPA Pesticide Container and Repackaging Regulations - Flow Chart 2
A flowchart which diagrams the question "Can I fill this large portable refillable container (greater than 119 gallons)?
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Bayer Corporation in Damascus, Virginia
RCRA Corrective Action Bayer Corporation Damascus VA, Documents and Reports
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Mentors and Technical Contacts for Water and Wastewater Utilities
A collection of assistance and technical resouces associated with disaster funding for utilities.
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EPA Collaboration with South Korea
EPA, the Ministry of Environment of Korea, and partner agencies in both countries cooperate to strengthen environmental governance, improve air and water quality, and reduce exposure to toxic chemicals.
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EPA Participation in the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action
EPA participates in the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, which generally takes place in October.
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City of Arkansas City, Kansas
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement against the city of Arkansas City, Kansas, for alleged violations associated with the management of sewage sludge in or around Arka
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Southeast New England Program
The Southeast New England Program aims to enhance collaboration among stakeholders and promote innovation in policy, monitoring and best management practices in Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts.
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EPA Region 8 Wyoming Drinking Water Monthly Newsletters
EPA Region 8 Wyoming Drinking Water Monthly Newsletter
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City of Arkansas City, Kansas - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement against the city of Arkansas City, Kansas, for alleged violations associated with the management of sewage sludge in or around Arka
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Nuclear Weapons Production Waste
The creation of nuclear weapons produced a large amount of waste, which is still being managed today.
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Radioactively Contaminated Sites
Radioactively contaminated sites are cleaned up under a variety of government programs. The EPA's Superfund program identifies, ranks, and cleans up the most hazardous sites in the United States.
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Radioactive Wastes From Coal-fired Power Plants
Like all rocks, coal contains small amounts of radioactive elements that are found naturally in the environment. Generally, wastes from coal-fired power plants are only slightly more radioactive than the average soil in the United States.
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Radiation Used in Nuclear Medicine
Radiopharmaceuticals, or small amounts of radioactive material, are used in nuclear medicine procedures. Some radiopharmaceuticals are used to help detect diseases and some can be placed inside the body near a cancerous tumor to shrink or destroy it.
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Radiation and Airport Security Scanning
Some airport security systems use ionizing radiation to keep people safe while traveling. Some devices, such as metal detectors, use non-ionizing radiation to scan travelers and make sure there are not carrying hidden items.
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Non-Ionizing Radiation Used in Microwave Ovens
Microwave ovens use electromagnetic radiation to heat food. The non-ionizing radiation used by a microwave does not make the food radioactive.