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Executive Summary EPA 747-R-98-002
This report presents the results of the statistical analysis of multi-element data collected during a pilot study that preceded the Comprehensive Abatement Performance Study.
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U.S. State and Local Waste and Materials Characterization Reports
This webpage contains some state reports about recycling and waste management.
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National News about Urban Waters
This page contains Urban Waters Federal Partnership News, including press releases and project backgrounds on new and existing project locations.
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News from the Caño Martín Peña Location
This page houses news related to the Martin Pena Channel Urban Waters Location.
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About the Urban Waters Movement
Website detaiing how the EPA is working to connect community groups and programs that can help their urban water renewal efforts.
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Implementation Tools and Methods
Implementation tools and resources
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Antecedent Precipitation Tool Q&A Fact Sheet
Common questions and answers on the Antecedent Precipitation Tool
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NWPR Tribal Consultation Letters - Regions 4, 5, 6, and 8
Provides letters submitted by representatives from federally recognized tribal governments as part of the waters of the US rulemaking tribal consultation
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NWPR Federalism Consultation Materials
consultation materials - including presentation - shared during federalism consultation with state and local governments
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EPA Response to Fruitland Magnesium Fire, Maywood, CA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state and local partners continue the response operations and assessment of hazardous waste in the aftermath of the Fruitland Magnesium Fire Incident in Maywood, Los Angeles County, Calif.
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Public Participation Guide: Stakeholder Interviews
Interviews with stakeholders are one-to-one conversations about a specific topic or issue. The primary purpose of these interviews is to obtain project-relevant information and elicit stakeholder reactions and suggestions.
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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.