Learn the Issues
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Why are the potentially responsible parties at the site allowed to help design the cleanup plan?
EPA has a longstanding policy to pursue "enforcement first" throughout the Superfund cleanup process. Existing EPA guidance emphasizes that a major component of the "enforcement first" policy is that potentially responsible parties should conduct remedial actions whenever possible. Under the existing Consent Decree, the potentially responsible parties (PRPs) are required…
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What work are the potentially responsible parties required to complete at Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit?
EPA will conduct oversight in consultation with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) on all work to be implemented by Atlantic Richfield and Butte-Silver Bow County. Atlantic Richfield will perform work in the Butte Reduction Works, Northside Tailings, Diggings East, Buffalo Gulch, East Buffalo Gulch, and Grove Gulch areas…
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How does EPA ensure that the potentially responsible parties complete their work?
All cleanup activities performed by the PRPs are subject to enforcement instruments (i.e., consent decrees or administrative orders) that provide for EPA approval of all deliverables and oversight of all work performed by the PRPs.
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When will construction begin in the Silver-Bow Creek Corridor?
Construction in the Silver Bow Creek corridor began in 2024 with the Grove Gulch Project.
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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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About the Automotive Trends Data
About the data for the light-duty vehicle carbon dioxide and fuel economy trends report.
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Data for the Automotive Trends Report
Data for the light-duty vehicles, including EPA's criteria pollutant and GHG standards.
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Download the Automotive Trends Report
Download the light-duty vehicle carbon dioxide and fuel economy trends report.
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Introduction to the Automotive Trends Report
Introductory information for light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, fuel economy, technology data, and auto manufacturers' performance in meeting EPA's GHG emissions standards.
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Tribal Air Emission Inventories
These documents provide guidance to tribes and EPA Regional Offices on how to create emission inventories
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Extension to Minor NSR Permitting Deadline for Oil and Gas Resources
EPA is proposing a Federal Implementation Plan rule that would apply to new true minor sources and minor modifications at existing true minor sources in the production segment of the oil and natural gas sector
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Highlights of the Automotive Trends Report
Highlights of the light-duty vehicle carbon dioxide and fuel economy trends report.
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EnviroAtlas Update Bulletin
Summarizes the most recent updates to EnviroAtlas content, tools, and functionality.
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Download the 2024 Automotive Trends Report
Download the light-duty vehicle carbon dioxide and fuel economy trends report.
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CIMC - How to Link to the Map or Site Profiles
This page provides information on how to link to a particular view of the Cleanups in My Community map, or link to a particular cleanup profile from your web page.
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Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS Review - Analyses and Data Sets
Analyses and data sets for the NO2 NAAQS review
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Radiation Science, Research and Technology
Learn more about the ways we use radioactive material in research and education. Visit RadTown, the Environmental Protection Agency’s radiation education website to learn more about radiation in the world around us.
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Radiation Exposure in Air Travel
Learn more about radiation in airports and airplanes. Visit RadTown, the Environmental Protection Agency’s radiation education website to learn more about radiation in the world around us.
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RadTown Radiation Protection Activity 7: Benefits of Radiation
Different processes, treatments, and devices use radiation that are beneficial for people. Learn more about how people use radiation to benefit others in this free activity.