Learn the Issues
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Clean Water Act Reporting Requirements for RCRA Hazardous Waste Discharges
EPA’s Clean Water Act (CWA) Pretreatment Program regulations require that Industrial Users (IUs) report any substance discharged to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).
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All-Hazards Waste Management Planning Tool
All Hazards Waste Planning Tool description and resources
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USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Meeting Materials-May 24, 2021
Meeting materials for USMCA Tijuana River Watershed public information meeting.
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USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Meeting Materials-May 19, 2021
Meeting materials for USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Eligible Public Entities Coordinating Group.
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A Text Version of the Flow Chart "Interrelatedness of Pre-incident Waste Management Activities"
A text version of the Interrelatedness of Pre-incident Waste Management Activities flow chart found in this picture: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-08/wm_interrelatedness_planning_page_0.png
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Tools and Resources
EPA developed several tools and resources to help communities plan for materials and wastes before a disaster occurs and document that planning in a debris management plan
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Pre-Incident All-Hazards Waste Management Plan Guidelines: Four-Step Waste Management Planning Process
This document describes the four steps of the waste management planning process.
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Pre-Incident Planning for Waste Management Poster and Brochure
These documents (poster and brochure) are designed for local communities (including cities, counties, tribes, etc.) who are encouraged to create disaster debris management plans.
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All-Hazards Waste Management Decision Diagram
This waste management decision diagram is intended to assist emergency planners and managers in the public and private sectors with the waste management decisionmaking process after a homeland security incident occurs.
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Funding History for Brownfields and Land Revitalization in New England
EPA's Brownfields Programs provide funding and technical assistance to local, tribal, and state entities to assess, safely clean, and sustainably reuse brownfields.
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Aaron L. Szabo's March 5, 2025 Testimony - Nomination of Aaron L. Szabo as Assistant Administrator to the Office of Air and Radiation
Aaron L. Szabo's March 5, 2025 testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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What is in Disaster Debris
An overview of the Environmental Protection Agency's four-tiered waste management hierarchy.
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Measuring and Reporting Performance Results for the Pollution Prevention Program Need Improvement Report No. 09-P-0088
Measuring results is an essential component of any successful P2 program and is one way to determine the success of a technical assistance or training effort. This page introduces the concept of P2 measurement.
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Administrator Zeldin's January 16, 2025 Testimony - Nomination of Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
Administrator Zeldin's January 16, 2025 testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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PWS-AO-2024-10: Tucson International Airport Area Site; Emergency Administrative Order for Response Action
Emergency Administrative Order for Response Action Pursuant to SDWA § 1431; Tucson International Airport Superfund Site. EPA Docket No. PWS-AO-2024-010.
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Public Notices, Meetings, and Events in EPA's Pacific Southwest
EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) office encourages public participation in addressing environmental issues. When EPA hosts public meetings, events, or other opportunities for public participation, they will be found here.
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Region 6 RTOC Charter
Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) Charter for EPA Region 6
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Endangered Species Act and Environmental Protection in Indian Country
Descripiton of the role of the EPA plays in regards to the Endangered Species Act as it pertains to tribal communities.
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Popponesset Bay Restoration Project Improves Water via Oyster Propagation
Popponesset Bay Restoration Project improves water via oyster propagation
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CHIEF Listserv
Once you subscribe to CHIEF you will receive notices of conferences, new EIAG and MPG documents, updates on electronic reporting, and other emission factor and inventory information via e-mail.