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Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners 2018
EPA's Safer Choice program regularly recognizes partners for exceptional commitment to safer chemicals. This page contains information about the 2018 awardees.
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Interim EPA Traceability Protocols for the Qualification and Certification of Elemental and Oxidized Mercury Gas Generators
On this page two interim EPA traceability protocols are explained that establish procedures for the qualification and certification of elemental and oxidized mercury gas generators.
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Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools
This web site will educate the public about indoor environmental issues specific to educational facilities and the importance of developing and sustaining comprehensive indoor air quality management programs.
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EPA Update on Gold King Mine Response Efforts for August 17, 2015
August 17th news release: EPA is committed to working closely with response agencies and state and local officials to ensure the safety of citizens, respond to concerns and to evaluate impact to water contaminated by the spill.
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Americium in Ionization Smoke Detectors
There is no health threat from ionization smoke detectors as long as the detector is not damaged and used as directed. Do not tamper with your smoke detectors, as it could damage the shielding around the radioactive source inside of them.
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Protect Your Family from Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation
What to do if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.
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Final Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (PM)
Final reconsideration of the particle pollution (PM) standards.
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Featured Locations in RAINE
View a map of featured locations in RAINE.
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Safer Choice and Design the for Environment - Table T_SAFER_CHOICE_AND_DESIGN_FOR_THE_ENVIRONMENT_ESP
This website provides access to several EPA databases to provide information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.
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City and County of San Francisco Complaint
Civil complaint filed in federal court on May 1, 2024, against the City and County of San Francisco for claims of Clean Water Act violations spanning the last decade.
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City and County of San Francisco NPDES Compliance Information
EPA letters to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) of October 2, 2019 and November 21, 2019.
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2023 Tribal Grants to Reduce Toxics in the Columbia River Basin
Tribal grants awarded in 2023 under EPA's Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Program.
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2023 Toxic Reduction Lead Grants in the Columbia River Basin
Tribal grants awarded in 2023 under EPA's Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Program.
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2020 Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Assistance Program awards
Grants awarded in 2020 under EPA's Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Program.
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2022 Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Assistance Program awards
Grants awarded in 2022 under EPA's Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Program.
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Underground Injection Control in Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, MP, GU)
Underground injection control (UIC) information specific to EPA's Pacific Southwest, Region 9, including: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Island Territories, and 148 tribal nations.
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Deepwater Horizon – BP Gulf of America Oil Spill
This webpage provides information and materials on EPA’s enforcement response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, including settlements with some of the defendants, as well as links to other related websites for additional information.
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EPA Advances Wahikuli Sewer Project Design, as Part of Maui Wildfire Recovery
Public Comments Accepted Through May 23rd
EPA News Release: EPA Advances Wahikuli Sewer Project Design, as Part of Maui Wildfire Recovery
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Septic Systems (Decentralized/Onsite Systems)
The web site provides guidance and technical assistance for homeowners, government officials, industry professionals, and EPA partners about how to properly develop and manage individual onsite and community cluster systems that treat domestic wastewater.
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Scope 3 Inventory Guidance
This page provides a description of scope 3 emissions, resources on scope 3 emissions, and scope 3 emissions factors