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General Information about the New Bedford Harbor Cleanup

Find out why EPA is cleaning up the harbor; what is being done about the pollution; how much longer will this cleanup take.

BCP Ingredients Inc. Facility in Verona, Missouri

Addressing ethylene oxide is a priority for EPA, which is reviewing its current air regulations that limit the amount of EtO certain types of industries release to determine whether legal standards for EtO emissions to the air should be strengthened.

Workshop Materials from Air Quality Communications and Public Participation Workshop – San Salvador, El Salvador (2012)

In July 2012, EPA delivered a two-day workshop in San Salvador, El Salvador. Workshop materials are available on this page.

Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

Provides information about preventing and cleaning up releases from underground storage tanks.

Climate Change Science

EPA tracks the science on the causes of climate change, observations of climate changes today, and the ways climate change could affect societies and ecosystems in the future.

EPA Center for Corporate Climate Leadership

EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership is a comprehensive resource to help organizations measure & manage GHG emissions. The Center provides technical tools, educational resources, opportunities for information sharing & highlights best practices.

Scopes 1 and 2 Emissions Inventorying and Guidance

Utilize EPA-developed GHG inventory guidance that aligns with EPA-specific GHG calculation methodologies, emission factors, and management tools.

City of Centerville, Iowa - Clean Water Act Public Notice

The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) against the city of Centerville, Iowa, for alleged violations associated with sewage sludge land application in or around C

City of Park Hills, Missouri - Clean Water Act Public Notice

The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) against the city of Park Hills, Missouri, for alleged violations associated with sewage sludge in or around Park Hills, Mis

City of Fairmont, Minnesota - Clean Water Act Public Notice

The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) against the city of Fairmont, Minnesota, for alleged violations associated with sewage sludge in or around Fairmont, Minnes

Reporting Unintended Exposure and Harm from Pesticides (Incidents)

Pesticides incidents must be reported by pesticide registrants. Others, such as members of the public and environmental professionals, would like to report pesticide incidents. This website will facilitate such incident reporting.

Extended Battery Producer Responsibility Framework - Definitions, Roles and Responsibilities, Cost Structures, and Alignment with Other Policy

Webpage hosting information about the Extended Battery Producer Responsibility Framework Kickoff: Reviewing Guiding Principles and Elements meeting held on April 7 and slides used during the meeting.

Complying with Lead Laws and Regulations

This page contains information on complying with environmental regulations for lead in air, water, and paint

Podcast: Inadequate Execution of the 7th DWINSA Lead Service Line Questionnaire Led to Flawed Data Being Used to Allot Lead Service Line Replacement Funds

Podcast: The EPA Should Improve Monitoring of 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Recipients’ Use of Funds and Deployment of Buses and Infrastructure

Local Training and Outreach

ELSWPEO (Enhancing Lead-Safe Work Practices Through Education and Outreach) is an initiative to reduce harm to children from exposure to lead offering free RRP training for contractors and trainings for community leaders on the Lead Awareness Curriculum.