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EPA $5 Million Brownfields Cleanup Grant to Revitalize Historic Family Services Building in Poughkeepsie
EPA News Release: EPA $5 Million Brownfields Cleanup Grant to Revitalize Historic Family Services Building in Poughkeepsie
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Abandoned Mine Lands: Related Links
Cleanup programs related to mine site cleanup at EPA, other federal partners, state level, and carried out by tribal governments.
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EPA RCRA ID: MAD001190644
MAD001190644, BASF CORP, TAUNTON ST Plainville MA
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD005031737
RCRA Corrective Action Site Factsheet for PAD005031737 ACCU RIDE ERIE LP, ERIE, PA 16503
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FCPC Carter NPDES Permit in Wisconsin
npdes permit, forest county, carter wisconsin
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Manufacturer-Run In-Use Testing Program Data for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines – Test Order Year 2009
This page provides manufacturer-run in-use testing program data from heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers in compliance with 40 CFR 86 Subpart T for Test Year 2009.
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Science and Technology Development
this is the landing page for science and technology development at the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory.
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Basic Information about Cleanups
Provides basic information on how EPA conducts and supervises investigation and cleanup actions at sites where oil or hazardous chemicals have been or may be released into the environment.
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State Water Reuse Resources
State Reuse Programs and Information
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What is the “work area?”
Answer: The “work area” is the area established by a certified renovator to contain the dust and debris generated from a renovation. In other words, the work area is defined by the containment measures established by the certified renovator. While a renovator has some discretion in setting up a sufficient…
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DOE provides weatherization grants to states, which in turn provide grants to non-profit sub-grantees. These sub-grantees fall into one of three categories: 1. The sub-grantee uses its own employees to perform all the weatherization services in the home, 2. The sub-grantee uses a combination of its own employees and contractors to perform weatherization services, or 3. The sub-grantee has no employees that perform weatherization services; instead, every service is performed by a hired contractor. Must these sub-grantees be RRP-certified firms?
Answer : Beginning April 22, 2010, no firm may perform, offer, or claim to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule without certification from EPA. Sub-grantees that use their own employees to perform any or all of the weatherization services in the home, such as the sub-grantees in the first…
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When a home or an apartment unit is repainted in preparation for a new tenant, is the painting activity always considered a “renovation” for purposes of the pre-renovation education requirements even if no surface preparation activity is performed prior to painting?
Answer: No. The primary determinant of whether a given activity constitutes a “renovation” under the RRP Rule is whether that activity disturbs a painted surface. The practice of recoating painted surfaces in preparation for new tenants would not constitute “renovation” unless accompanied by activities that disturb the painted surface and…
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Does the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule prohibit the deconstruction and reuse of old building materials containing lead-based paint?
Answer: No. The RRP Rule does not prohibit a firm from extracting, salvaging or reusing building materials that contain lead-based paint. However, the requirements of the RRP Rule may apply to these activities if they (1) occur in target housing or a child-occupied facility, and (2) disturb more than six…
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Keeping Tabs on HABs: Research Reduces Risk
In Kansas, the presence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) produced by bacteria, known as cyanobacteria, can complicate an easygoing trip to the lake. These bacteria have thrived on our planet for 3.5 billion years.
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Region 7 States Air Quality Monitoring Plans - Nebraska
National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) - Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska; Annual Monitoring Network Plans, Five-Year Monitoring Network Assessments, and approval documentation. Each year, states are required to submit an annual monitoring netwo
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Scientific Resources
Information related to Related links for FSTRAC
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PPDC Emerging Pathogens Implementation Committee
PPDC Emerging Pathogens Workgroup
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Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Workgroup Status and Activities
OPP senior leadership team reviewed summary workgroup information and other information and determined that five workgroups would be sunset.
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When installing a roof, my firm does not create dust by directly sanding or cutting painted surfaces, but we do hammer the unpainted side of the lumber from above. Does the RRP Rule apply to this work?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces. If hammering painted components, even on the unpainted side, disturbs paint, creating dust or chips, the RRP Rule applies. Question Number: 23002-23787 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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When renovating a common area in an apartment building, must my firm provide pre-renovation education to all tenants?
Yes. Firms performing renovations in common areas of multi-unit housing must comply with the information distribution requirements before beginning renovation activities. The firm must provide the owner of the common area being renovated (generally the building owner) with the "Renovate Right" pamphlet and obtain a written acknowledgement of receipt. The…