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Project Waiver of AIS Requirements for Earthquake Resistant Ductile Iron Pipe for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California (DWSRF)

AIS waiver request approval.

Agricultural Nurseries and Greenhouses

Nurseries and Greenhouses. Information about environmental requirements specifically relating to the production of many types of agricultural crops grown in nurseries and greenhouses, such as ornamental plants and specialty fruits and vegetables.

Permitting and Regulations for Anaerobic Digesters

Landing page for information on permitting, regulations and standards for implementing anaerobic digestion projects.

Memorandum of Understanding Between EPA and the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative

Memorandum of Understanding between EPA and Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative

Fact Sheets on Designing for the Disassembly and Deconstruction of Buildings

Learn how to divert from disposing C&D materials through recycling and reusing whenever possible.

Resources for Participating in the U.S. State Data Measurement Sharing Program

These documents provide a comprehensive introduction to State Date Measurement Program (SMP).

Summary Report for Forum on Life-Cycle Approaches to Sustainably Manage Materials in Building and Infrastructure Projects

This document provides a high-level summary of the themes and potential actions identified during the Forum on Life Cycle Approaches to Sustainably Manage Materials in Building and Infrastructure Projects held January 30 – February 1, 2018, in Arlington.

Organizations Working to Reduce the Disposal of Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials

Organizations with available resources and services related to reducing, reducing, and recycling C&D Materials? This table is a great place to start! Use the three tabs below to easily sort the data and best meet your needs.

Reducing PFAS in Your Drinking Water with a Home Filter

Fact Sheet: Reducing PFAS in Your Drinking Water with a Home Filter

La EPA ordena a empresas que cumplan con la Ley federal de Agua Limpia en un desarrollo residencial en Rincón, Puerto Rico

News release about Clean Water Act violation in Puerto Rico. Spanish translation.

Release Date: August 7, 2025

Endangered Species: Pesticide Restrictions

Our goal is to protect threatened and endangered species and their habitats, without placing unnecessary burden on agriculture and pesticide users. Pesticide limitations are developed to ensure safe use of pesticides in order to meet this goal.

EPA Orders Companies to Comply with Clean Water Act at Residential Development in Rincón, Puerto Rico

News release about Clean Water Act violation in Puerto Rico.

Release Date: August 7, 2025

2021 American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebates

The 2021 ARP Electric School Bus Rebates will offer $7 million to eligible school districts and private fleet owners for the replacement of old diesel school buses with new electric school buses.

Smog, Soot, and Other Air Pollution from Transportation

EPA has set standards for smog, soot and other air pollutants, as well as created programs that lead to investments in clean vehicle and engine technology.

Non-Petroleum Oils

These include synthetics such as silicone fluids and tung oils, wood-derivative oils such as resin/rosin, animal fats/oil, and seed oils. Many have similar physical properties to petroleum-based, such as water insolubility and formation of slicks.

Skimmers

These devices used for recovering spilled oil from the water's surface may be self-propelled, used from shore, or operated from vessels. Different types offer advantages and drawbacks depending on the type of oil, sea conditions during cleanup, and debris.

Petroleum Oils

Different types of crude oil and refined product, of all different chemical compositions, have distinct physical properties. These properties affect the way oil spreads and breaks down, its hazard to marine and human life, and the likelihood of threat.