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Plastic Resins and EPCRA Section 311 / 312 Reporting
Are plastic resins such as polypropylene and polyethylene subject to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) [also known as Safety Data Sheet (SDS)] Reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 311 and Chemical Inventory (i.e., Tier II) Reporting under EPCRA Section 312? The reporting requirements of Sections…
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Tier II Trade Secret Package Must Include All Chemicals Subject to Reporting
The regulations at 40 CFR part 350 allows facilities to withhold certain chemical information when reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) if the facility claims those chemicals to be a trade secret. When submitting the required trade secret claim package for EPCRA section 312 (i.e., Tier…
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EHSs and the EPCRA emergency planning requirements
What is purpose of the list of extremely hazardous substances in regards to the emergency planning requirements of EPCRA? The extremely hazardous substances list and its threshold planning quantities are intended to help communities focus on the substances and facilities of most immediate concern for emergency planning and response. However…
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Does hydrogen sulfide present in the ground count towards the TPQ and RQ?
A petroleum company is drilling for oil contained in the ground below their facility. Would the hydrogen sulfide present in the ground be counted toward the threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this extremely hazardous substance (EHS) under Section 302? Also, if there is a reportable release of this EHS above…
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Calculating vulnerability zone distances for EHSs in solutions
When calculating vulnerability zone distances, how would the quantity released (QR) be handled for an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) in solution? If the EHS is in solution, a facility can make a rough estimate of the QR using equation (1) on page G-2 of the "Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis."…
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EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Ebola Virus [List L]
This list of registered disinfectants meets the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) criteria for use against the Ebola virus on hard, non-porous surfaces.
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EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Candida auris [List P]
Search EPA’s list of registered disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Disinfectants for Use Against Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV2) [List O]
Search EPA’s list of registered disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Enbridge Consent Decree Section VII.C. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Consent Decree deliverables, such and plans and reports that are submitted pursuant to the terms of the Consent Decree, are posted below.
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Map of Success Stories
A map of success stories told in video presentations, completed applications, and descriptions
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Verify Module for Reporting A/C and Off-Cycle GHG Credits for Light-Duty Vehicle and Truck Manufacturers
This EPA presentation provides information on using the new Verify module, streamlining the process required to electronically submit annual reporting of air conditioning (A/C) and off-cycle GHG credits for light duty manufacturers.
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Am I required to register biodiesel? How would I do that?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Manufacturers/importers of biodiesel for on-road use are required to register the fuel with the EPA. To register, see Register or Update a Fuel or Fuel Additive Request under 40 CFR Part 79 . Additionally, please attach the following…
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How do I register renewable diesel?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Manufacturers/importers of renewable diesel for on-road use are required to register the fuel with the EPA. To register, see Register or Update a Fuel or Fuel Additive Request under 40 CFR Part 79 . Please indicate “renewable diesel”…
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I am no longer producing a particular fuel or fuel additive. How do I deactivate the registration?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Deactivation request information is available here: Deactivate a Fuel or Fuel Additive Product in OTAQREG .
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I recently began producing a new fuel/fuel additive that was not previously reported. How soon do I need to report it?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . New fuels/fuel additives must be registered prior to introduction into commerce. Registration instructions and forms for registering new fuel/fuel additive are available here: Register or Update a Fuel or Fuel Additive Request under 40 CFR Part 79 .
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How do I notify EPA if I have changed some of the components of my fuel and/or fuel additive?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Information related to updating fuel and fuel additive registrations is available here: Register or Update a Fuel or Fuel Additive Request under 40 CFR Part 79 .
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Where can I find the public list of registered fuels and fuel additives?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . An online list of fuels and fuel additives registered with EPA is located here: Register or Update a Fuel or Fuel Additive Request under 40 CFR Part 79 .
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How do I register renewable gasoline?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Manufacturers/importers of renewable gasoline for on-road use are required to register the fuel with the EPA. To register, see: Register or Update a Fuel or Fuel Additive Request under 40 CFR Part 79 . Please indicate “renewable gasoline”…
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RFS Set Rule Implementation Webinars
EPA is holding a webinar on the new regulatory provisions of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program promulgated in the Final Renewable Fuels Standards Rule for 2023, 2024, and 2025 (or “Set Rule”) on September 7, 2023.
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Share Your Participation in SmartWay-Best Practices
SmartWay partners and affiliates can use the SmartWay logo in a variety of ways to promote their participation in the program and signal their commitment to sustainable freight transportation to customers and clients.