Learn the Issues

This page shows all of the pages at www.epa.gov that are tagged with Learn the Issues.

  • Risk Communication Tools

    View risk communication tools, resources and case studies from EPA.

  • Environmental Topics

    EPA's resources on environmental issues include research, basics, what you can do, and an index covering more specific terms.

  • EPA RCRA ID: PAD000824805

    RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD000824805 GE BETZ INC LANGHORNE PLT, LANGHORNE, PA 19047-1705

  • Discretionary Programs Competitive Status List

    This is a listing of EPA’s Discretionary Grants which are available through competitive selection. The Agency has the discretion to determine the grantees and dollar amounts for these grant awards. For more information please visit the Grants.gov website.

  • RMP*eSubmit preparer access

    How does a new Preparer get access to a Risk Management Plan (RMP) via RMP*eSubmit? First, the person must register with CDX. To register with CDX, go to https://cdx.epa.gov/ and complete the registration process for a Risk Management Plan “Preparer”. Once set up as a “Preparer”, the Certifying Official needs…

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  • Requesting RMP*eSubmit authorization code

    As the Certifying Official, how can I retrieve our lost Authorization Code needed by our new Preparer to access the facility’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) within RMP*eSubmit? The Certifying Official should contact the RMP Reporting Center (RMPRC@epacdx.net / 703-227-7650) to request the Authorization Code.

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  • What is the general duty clause?

    What is the general duty clause under CAA §112(r)(1)? The CAA general duty clause directs owners and operators of stationary sources to identify hazards that may result from accidental releases, to design and maintain a safe facility, and to minimize the consequences of releases when they occur.

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  • Definition of Fuel

    A flammable substance listed in 40 CFR §68.130 is excluded from the risk management program regulations when it is used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at a retail facility (§68.126). What is the definition of fuel for the purposes of this exclusion? There is no…

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  • What does "relief system design basis" mean?

    Relief systems include, but are not limited to, relief valves, relief headers, relief drums, and rupture disks. Design basis means documenting how the loads and sizes of the relief system, as well as inlet and outlet sizes, were determined. This includes a description of overpressure scenarios considered, the scenario that…

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  • Submittal Process when Claiming Confidential Business Information (CBI)

    Pursuant to the risk management program regulations, facilities may make a claim of confidential business information (CBI) unless otherwise stated in 40 CFR §68.151. How does a facility that is claiming CBI submit its RMP? For a facility to claim information as CBI, the facility must submit to EPA a…

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  • Types of Information Relevant for Response Planning

    The Risk Management Program emergency response coordination activities require the owner and operator of a stationary source to provide to the local emergency planning and response organizations: the stationary source’s emergency response plan if one exists; emergency action plan; updated emergency contact information; and any other information that local emergency…

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  • Who Must Develop an Emergency Response Program?

    The risk management program regulations require the owner or operator of a covered stationary source to develop and implement an emergency response program as described in 40 CFR §68.95, which must include an emergency response plan, emergency response equipment procedures, employee training, and procedures to ensure the program is up-to-date…

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  • Emergency Response Coordination Activities Effective Date

    The RMP Amendments finalized on January 13, 2017 included a requirement for owners or operators of a stationary source to engage in emergency response coordination activities (40 CFR §68.93). The regulatory text in 40 CFR §68.10(b) states that compliance with these activities must be completed by March 14, 2018. Because…

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  • Cybersecurity 203

    Identify and reduce risks from vendors, contractors, and other third parties.

    • Date: October 29, 2026

  • Cybersecurity 202

    Learn practical Zero Trust steps to strengthen access controls and protect Information Technology (IT)/Operational Technology (OT) environments.

    • Date: October 22, 2026

  • Cybersecurity 201

    Explore how AI supports defenders and attackers—and learn how to use it safely.

    • Date: October 20, 2026

  • Cybersecurity 104

    Get simple, low‑cost best practices tailored for small and resource‑constrained utilities.

    • Date: October 13, 2026

  • Cybersecurity Procurement Checklist Tool Training

    Learn how to evaluate vendors using EPA’s procurement checklist.

    • Date: October 28, 2026

  • Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Webinar

    See how EPA's WCAT can assess cybersecurity gaps at water and wastewater systems.

    • Date: October 27, 2026

  • 2014 NATA: Fact Sheet

    Fact sheet providing an overview of the 2014 National Air Toxics Assessment

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