Learn the Issues
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National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution
EPA releases the Draft National Strategy for Reducing Plastics and Other Waste in Waterways and Oceans
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Policy and Guidance for Polychlorinated Biphenyls
To provide guidance on Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) regulations, including the use, cleanup, and disposal of PCBs.
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Protecting Tribal Air Quality in EPA's South Central Region
Protecting Tribal Air Quality
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Air Permits for Gas Stations on Tribal Lands in California
This General Permit is available for gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs), such as gas stations, located in Indian country within the geographical boundaries of California.
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Green Infrastructure and Groundwater Protection
An overview of ground water impacts.
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Agriculture and Climate
Climate change affects agricultural producers because agriculture and fisheries depend on specific climate conditions. Temperature changes can cause crop planting dates to shift. Droughts and floods due to climate change may hinder farming practices.
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2024 SmartWay Excellence Award Semifinalist Application
EPA's SmartWay Excellence Awards recognize high performing partners that are leading the business community to a clean, efficient and more sustainable future for goods movement. Semifinalists may use this application to apply for Award recognition.
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Resource Pages for Current SmartWay Partners and Affiliates
This page provides quick links to specific resources for each SmartWay partner type.
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Project Waiver of AIS Requirements for Plug Valves for Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia (CWSRF)
AIS waiver request approval.
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Project Waiver of American Iron and Steel Requirements to Riverside, California for Triple Offset Butterfly Valves
Approval of AIS waiver request.
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Sponsorship Lending and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
This fact sheet demonstrates how the CWSRF provides assistance to eligible recipients through sponsorship lending. It highlights successful projects in Idaho and Iowa.
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Innovations in Agriculture in Oregon: Farmers Irrigation District Improves Water Quality, Maximizes Water Conservation, and Generates Clean, Renewable Energy
The Hood River Farmers Irrigation District used $36.2 million in CWSRF loans for a multiple-year endeavor to convert the open canal system to a piped, pressurized irrigation system to maximize water conservation and restore reliable water delivery to crops
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Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF): Energy Conservation
The CWSRF can finance energy efficiency and conservation projects that reduce the amount of thermoelectric energy used at publicly owned treatment works (POTW).
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Financing Options for Nontraditional Eligibilities in the CWSRF
This is a technical support reference, which looks at the varied types of financial assistance available to the CWSRF programs that can be deployed to fund eligibilities that do not fall within the mainstream of traditional grey infrastructure.
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Green Infrastructure Projects and State Activities: CWSRF Innovations
This report highlights several projects funded by ARRA that illustrate the importance of building partnerships among various stakeholders and how different green infrastructure technologies and practices can be applied in different settings.
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Value-Focused Approach to Improving Water Quality: Albany-Millersburg Talking Water Gardens
To meet new total maximum daily load requirements, the cities of Albany and Millersburg in Oregon worked together to design and fund a project that addresses wastewater treatment from a natural hydrological perspective.
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Request for AIS Waiver for TR Flex Pipe Fittings for Point Richmond, California
AIS waiver request.
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Project Waiver of American Iron and Steel Requirements to West County, California for TR Flex Pipe Fittings
Approval of AIS waiver request