Learn the Issues
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Antimicrobial Performance Evaluation Program
The ATP targeted evaluation of the effectiveness of antimicrobial disinfectant products with hospital (claims against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and tuberculocidal claims (claims against Mycobacterium).
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RadTown Radiation Exposure Activity 1: Types of Radiation
Radiation is used for many different types of products and technologies. A form of radiation called non-ionizing radiation, has very low frequency wavelengths that transmit data through phone lines or cell towers.
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RadTown Classroom Materials: Radon
The RadTown Radon activity set encourages students to test their homes and implement ways to reduce their exposure to radon.
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RadTown Radioactive Atom Activity 2: Atomic Math and Shorthand
Every element has a chemical symbol, an atomic mass, and an atomic number. This activity is intended for middle and high school students.
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RadTown Classroom Materials: Uranium
The RadTown Uranium activities were designed with students that live in Tribal lands in mind.
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RadTown Classroom Materials: Radiation Protection
The RadTown Radiation Protection activities introduce students to the history of radiation protection, the concepts and devices used in radiation protection, careers in radiation protection, emergency planning and response, and laws that protect us.
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RadTown Classroom Materials: Radiation Exposure
The RadTown Radiation Exposure activities are designed to help students understand the properties of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
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Occupational Pesticide Handler Exposure Data
Occupational Pesticide Handler Exposure Data
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Status Report - BD Covington, GA
Status Report - BD Covington, GA
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Status Report - Sterigenics Smyrna, GA
Status Report - Sterigenics Smyrna, GA
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AP-42 Frequent Questions
AP 42 Frequent Questions
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Office of Pesticide Program Electronic Label (OPPEL) Pilot
EPA is conducting a pilot to develop and submit pesticide labels in an electronic format called SmartLabel instead of as paper or PDF files.
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U.S. EPA Wylam Neighborhood Air Monitoring Study
EPA and the Jefferson County, AL Department of Health completed a special air monitoring study in the Wylam neighborhood of Birmingham, AL that focused on metals, including chromium.
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Accreditations and Lab Certifications for the Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division in the Southeast
Accreditations and Lab Certifications for the Science and Ecosystem Support Division in the Southeast
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Improving Heat Health Resilience through Urban Infrastructure Planning and Design
The Improving Heat Health Resilience through Urban Infrastructure Planning and Design page houses several related documents created in August 2015.
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April 2015 Letter to Registrants Announcing New Process for Handling New Registrations of Neonicotinoids
Read a letter from EPA to neonicotinoid pesticide registrants about requirements that must be met before we can register new outdoor uses of these pesticides.
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Keeping Your Cool: How Communities Can Reduce the Heat Island Effect
Keeping Your Cool: How Communities Can Reduce the Heat Island Effect
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Promoting Pollinator Health
Promoting Pollinator Health Stakeholder Listening Session PDF handout.
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Watershed-Based Plans in New England
Learn more about Watershed-Based Plans in Region 1.
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2016 EPA News Release About Recharging Air Conditioners with Wrong Refrigerants
Republication of EPA press release about the dangers of recharging air conditioners with wrong refrigerants.