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UV Index Applications

Form for submitting address and receiving local UV Index, with map of UV forecast

UV Index Scale

A description of the UV Index Scale, to help learn how to avoid harmful exposure to UV radiation

Learn About the UV Index

Explanation of the UV index and how it is calculated by the U.S. National Weather Service

Sun Safety Tips

Describes a series of steps to be taken to protect against excessive sun

Health Effects of UV Radiation

A quick overview of the major health problems linked to overexposure to UV radiation

SPCC Qualified Facilities Substantial Harm Criteria Certification

Are SPCC qualified facilities required to complete and maintain a copy of the Certification of the Applicability of the Substantial Harm Criteria form located in Appendix C of 40 CFR Part 112? Yes, all SPCC regulated facilities, including qualified facilities, that do not meet the criteria of a substantial harm…

Last published: February 4, 2025

Webinar Presentation Slides: Developing and Implementing Tribal Waste Management Codes and Ordinance

During this webinar Tribes from across the nation shared their experiences and discussed the important issues of codes, ordinances and enforcement.

BR NAICS Lookup

The Biennial Report collects data on the generation of hazardous waste from large quantity generators and data on waste management practices from treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.

Search Options

This website provides access to several EPA databases to provide information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.

Envirofacts Reports

This website provides access to several EPA databases to provide information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.

Five Elements of a Tribal Integrated Waste Management Plan Memorandum - July 30, 2007

The purpose of this memorandum is to identify the elements that the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) believes should generally be included in integrated waste management plans (IWMP) that are developed by Tribes.

Water Damage Table from "Mold Prevention in Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings"

This document is a PDF version of Table 1: Water Damage - Cleanup and Mold Prevention. It gives guidelines for response to clean water damage within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.

PDF Version of Checklist for Mold Remediation in Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings

This document is a PDF version of Checklist for Mold Remediation. It provides guidance as to what to look for when remediating moisture and mold problems.

Mold Testing or Sampling

In most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. Since no EPA or other federal limits have been set for mold or mold spores, sampling cannot be used to check a building's compliance with federal mold standards.

PDF Version of Mold Remediation Key Steps Flowchart

This document shows a flowchart to follow when going through Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings.

Resources for Healthcare Providers about Children's Environmental Health

Free online resources, many produced in the North American Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) network, covering general information, air quality, asthma, climate change, lead, mercury, mold, pesticides, and water.

PDF version of Table 2: Mold Remediation Guidelines in Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings

This document is a PDF version of Table 2: Mold Remediation Guidelines. It gives guidelines for Remediating Building Materials with Mold Growth Caused by Clean Water.

Printable Version of Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings

This document presents guidelines for the remediation/cleanup of mold and moisture problems in schools and commercial buildings; these guidelines include measures designed to protect the health of building occupants and remediators.

What Are Molds?

Molds are a natural part of the environment and can be found almost anywhere that moisture and oxygen are present. There are many types of mold – all of them need water or moisture to grow.