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Has EPA issued specific recommendations on how frequently carpet should be cleaned?
No. EPA recommends that consumers and others follow manufacturer recommendations and industry standards for keeping carpet clean to protect indoor air quality wherever carpet is installed. A number of carpet cleaning companies have been under the incorrect impression that EPA issued official carpet cleaning recommendations in a 1989 letter from…
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Who can I contact to have the indoor air quality tested at my place of employment?
The United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the contact for workplace safety. See OSHA's Contact Us Webpage for more information on reporting emergencies, unsafe working conditions, safety and health violations, to file a complaint, to ask safety and health questions, to find the OSHA…
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Light-Duty Vehicle Trends Since 1975 (Infographic)
Infographic for Light-Duty Vehicle Trends Since 1975
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ARCHIVED - Indoor airPLUS Version 2
The Indoor airPLUS Version 2, New Construction Specifications document is an update to the 2018 version, published November 2020. This revision reflects the program’s ongoing commitment to support the building industry in constructing healthy homes.
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Light-Duty Vehicle Trends Since 1975 (Text Only)
Text Only version for infographic of Light-Duty Vehicle Trends Since 1975.
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Responsible Appliance Disposal Program: 2008 Annual Report
Presents 2008 summary and findings for Responsible Appliance Disposal partners participation in following best practices related to reduction of emissions, prevention of releases of hazardous materials, etc.
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Responsible Appliance Disposal Program: 2015 Annual Report
The goal of this report is to present a summary of the findings and results for the year 2015.
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Responsible Appliance Disposal Program: 2012 Annual Report
Presents 2011 summary and findings for Responsible Appliance Disposal partners participation in following best practices related to reduction of emissions, prevention of releases of hazardous materials, etc.
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Guidelines for Preparing Economic Analyses, 3rd Edition
Guidance from NCEE on how to create an economic analysis.
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Frequent Questions Related to Gold King Mine Response
Frequent questions about Gold King Mine response
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EPA Updates Process for Developing Maps to Protect Endangered Species
EPA released its proposed registration decision for products containing the new active ingredient veratrine, an insecticide for direct application to walls and other man-made structures, such as transportation equipment for non-food commodities.
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Documents on Restoring the Cuyahoga River AOC
documents of the actions taken to remove the beneficial use impairments in Cuyahoga River Area of Concern, starting with the remedial action plan and buis removal.
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Documents on Restoring Eighteenmile Creek AOC
documents of the actions taken to remove the beneficial use impairments in Eighteenmile Creek AOC, starting with the remedial action plan and buis removal.
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Documents on Restoring the River Raisin AOC
documents of restoration activities at River Raisin AOC.
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Indiana Title V Program Evaluation - Indiana NSR Program Evaluation
This report summarizes EPA's review and findings of Indiana's NSR and Title V permit programs.
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Veolia Sauget Air Permitting - Comprehensive Performance Test Report
Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C., Sauget Illinois Notification of compliance with the Final Replacement Standards of the NESHAP for Hazardous Waste Combustors (40 CFR 63, Subpart EEE)
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EPA at Work in Detroit and Downriver Communities in MI - Infrastructure & Drinking Water
EPA initiatives in drinking water and infrastructure.
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Rhode Island Brownfields Funding History
Allocation of Brownfields funding for Rhode Island communities.
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Federal Facility Compliance Under EPA’s National Compliance Initiative to Reduce Significant Noncompliance with CWA NPDES Permits
This advisory is intended to notify federal facilities with NPDES permits about an EPA-State enforcement and compliance initiative focused on improving permit compliance and to help permittees with compliance problems achieve or maintain compliance.