Learn the Issues
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EPA's Role at Moss Landing: What does the battery removal process involve?
Return to: Frequently Asked Questions EPA oversees Vistra to ensure Vistra properly handles and removes the batteries. Key activities: Remove batteries from the building for inspection and testing on site. De-energize and treat batteries for shipment. De-energizing involves reducing the charge in the batteries enough to prepare them to be…
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Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR)
The EPA supports the environmentally sound recycling of coal combustion residuals (CCRs) and has developed regulations on the safe disposal of CCR in landfills and surface impoundments.
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My firm is not certified and does not employ a certified renovator. If we are asked to perform a renovation in a pre-1978 home, we test for lead using an EPA-recognized lead test kit. Can we perform these lead tests without being a certified renovator?
No. When performing a renovation in a pre-1978 home, a firm is exempted from the requirements of the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule if a determination has been made that the surfaces affected by the renovation are free of paint or other surface coatings that contain lead equal…
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Federal and State Resources about Surface Coal Mining in Appalachia
Federal and State Resources about Mountaintop Mining
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Executive Summary EPA 747-R-98-002
This report presents the results of the statistical analysis of multi-element data collected during a pilot study that preceded the Comprehensive Abatement Performance Study.
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Tribal Consultation in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9)
These documents are intended as communication tools for EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9). They describe how Region 9 generally has approached consultation and coordination with tribal governments when addressing matters other than enforcement.
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U.S. State and Local Waste and Materials Characterization Reports
This webpage contains some state reports about recycling and waste management.
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National News about Urban Waters
This page contains Urban Waters Federal Partnership News, including press releases and project backgrounds on new and existing project locations.
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Milwaukee Estuary AOC
Background information and beneficial use impairments for Milwaukee Estuary AOC.
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News from the Caño Martín Peña Location
This page houses news related to the Martin Pena Channel Urban Waters Location.
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About the Urban Waters Movement
Website detaiing how the EPA is working to connect community groups and programs that can help their urban water renewal efforts.
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Program Updates - Anacostia
This page describes projects and programs going on in the Anacostia Urban Waters Partnership location run by either the partnership itself or an individual member of the partnership.
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Implementation Tools and Methods
Implementation tools and resources
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National Organizations
Provides letters submitted by national organizations as part of the waters of the US rulemaking federalism consultation
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Antecedent Precipitation Tool Q&A Fact Sheet
Common questions and answers on the Antecedent Precipitation Tool
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NWPR Tribal Consultation Letters - Regions 4, 5, 6, and 8
Provides letters submitted by representatives from federally recognized tribal governments as part of the waters of the US rulemaking tribal consultation
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NWPR Federalism Consultation Materials
consultation materials - including presentation - shared during federalism consultation with state and local governments
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EPA Response to Fruitland Magnesium Fire, Maywood, CA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state and local partners continue the response operations and assessment of hazardous waste in the aftermath of the Fruitland Magnesium Fire Incident in Maywood, Los Angeles County, Calif.
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Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Guides and Publications
This page provides links to guides and resources for: policy, regulations, and incentives; planning and design; construction, operation, and maintenance; financing and economic benefits; and, green jobs and training.
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Prince George's County Maryland Clean Water Partnership
Information on the Prince George's County, Maryland's Community-Based Public-Private Partnership, known as the Clean Water Partnership.