Learn the Issues
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March—April 2023 Newsletter
Check out our newsletter for stories about the Regional Administrator’s recent trip to Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands, addressing contamination on Navajo Nation, the Clean School Bus program, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and more!
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EPA Releases Draft Guidance for Pesticide Submissions for New Outdoor Uses that Require Endangered Species Act Reviews
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles
IPM uses a combination of knowledge of pests and pest control methods to manage pest damage safely and economically. Learn the principles of IPM.
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Iron and Steel Sector Information
Learn about environmental resources for the iron and steel sector.
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Best Port-wide Planning Practices to Improve Air Quality
Best practices for port authorities include near-port community collaboration, anti-idling policies, expanding off-peak hours, development of EMS, developing an emissions inventory, education, electric power and substituting trucking for rail or barge.
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Chemours Company Well Sampling Results
Chemours Company well sampling results
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Monitoring, Assessment and TMDLs: Arizona
An overview of monitoring, assessment and TMDLs in Arizona.
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Monitoring, Assessment and TMDLs: Hawaii
An overview of monitoring, assessment and Total Daily Maximum Loads (TMDLs) in Hawaii.
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Method 22 - Visual Determination of Fugitive Emissions
CFR Promulgated Test Method 22 Visual Determination of Fugitive Emissions From Material Sources and Smoke Emissions From Flares
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St. Clair River AOC Boundary Map
Boundary map of St. Clair River AOC
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Remediation and Restoration Projects for Lower Menominee River AOC
Table describing remediation work on Lower Menominee River AOC.
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St. Lawrence River AOC Stage 2 RAP (1991)
The St. Lawrence River stage II rap describes a remedial strategy, makes recommendations for remedial actions, and describes actions for monitoring remedial progress of the AOC.
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Great Lakes Legacy Act Authorization of 2002
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the EPA to carry out projects and conduct research for remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes.
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White Lake Community Action Plan, 2005
Identifies resource issues in the AOC, technical guidelines and strategies to promote public involvement in remedial actions.
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Great Lakes Chlorophyll-a Monitoring
Great Lakes chlorophyll-a sampling program
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EPA Contacts Pilsen Area Property Owners for Sampling: January 2016 English and Spanish Fact Sheets
Soil sampling requested for Pilsen area residents.
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Lake Superior Zero Discharge Demonstration Program and Critical Chemical Reduction Milestones
Lake Superior Zero Discharge Demonstration Program and Critical Chemical Reduction Milestones - November 2012
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NPDES Stormwater Final MS4 General Permit Remand Rule
Documents associated with the proposed MS4 general permit remand rule.
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Oil and Gas Stormwater Permitting Documents
This final rule exempts construction activities at oil and gas sites from the requirement to obtain an NPDES permit for stormwater discharges except in very limited instances. This rule is effective June 12, 2006.
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EPA’s Tier Three Waters for the Pesticide General Permit (PGP) (Outstanding National Resource Waters)
EPA’s list of tier three waters for the Pesticide General Permit (PGP) (Outstanding National Resource Waters).