Science & Technology

RFR 17002A; Exhibits

Request for Reconsideration Denka Performance Elastomer LLC; Exhibits A-G

RFR 17002A - Request for Reconsideration Transmittal Letter Dated 07/23/18; Recieved 07/24/18

Request of Reconsideration of Denial of Request for Correction # 17002 (chloroprene)

EPA scientists are helping communities and policymakers develop and implement policies and practices designed to improve public health, especially for groups such as children, the elderly or the socioeconomically disadvantaged.

The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest (e-Manifest) System

This is the primary hub for those seeking information about the e-Manifest system, its advisory board, and its development. Once the system is complete this area will serve as the portal into the e-Manifest system from EPA webpages.

Managing and Reducing Wastes: A Guide for Commercial Buildings

This page contains tools and resources to help facility managers, building owners, tenants and other stakeholders improve waste management in their buildings, reduce costs and enhance sustainability.

End-of-Life Solar Panels: Regulations and Management

When solar panels, which typically have a 25-30 year lifespan, reach the end of their lives and become waste, they must be managed safely. Learn about this renewable energy waste, different types of solar panels and how they are regulated.

SW-846 Test Method 9012B: Total and Amenable Cyanide (Automated Colorimetric, With Off-Line Distillation)

method used to determine the concentration of inorganic cyanides that are present as either soluble salts or complexes in wastes or leachate

SW-846 Test Method 9010C: Total and Amenable Cyanide: Distillation

method to extract soluble cyanide salts and many insoluble cyanide complexes from wastes and leachates, designed to address the problem of ""trace"" analyses

SW-846 Test Method 5021A: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Various Sample Matrices Using Equilibrium Headspace Analysis

describes general purpose method for the preparation of VOCs in soils/sediments and solid wastes for determination by GC or GC/MS

SW-846 Test Method 1340: In Vitro Bioaccessibility Assay for Lead in Soil

Describes assay procedures written on the assumption that they will be performed by analysts who are formally trained in at least the basic principles of chemical analysis and in the use of the subject technology.

SW-846 Test Method 9035: Sulfate (Colorimetric, Automated, Chloranilate)

automated method applicable to ground water, drinking and surface waters, and domestic and industrial wastes containing 10 to 400 mg sulfate / liter

Improving Recycling and Management of Renewable Energy Wastes: Universal Waste Regulations for Solar Panels and Lithium Batteries

Waste Solar Panels and Lithium Batteries

Waste Reduction Model Resources for Small Businesses and Organizations

This page provides a brief overview of how EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) can be used by small businesses and organizations. The page includes a brief summary of uses of WARM for the audience and links to other resources.

Waste Reduction Model Resources for State and Local Government/Solid Waste Planners

This page provides a brief overview of how EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) can be used by state and local government/solid waste planners. The page includes a brief summary of uses of WARM for the audience and links to other resources.

Geoengineering

Geoengineering refers to activities intended to cool the Earth or remove greenhouse gases from the air and has health and environmental impacts. This area summarizes geoengineering, what EPA is doing, and frequent questions, including on contrails.

EPA's Scientific Integrity Policy

EPA's Scientific Integrity Policy provides a framework intended to ensure scientific integrity throughout EPA and promote scientific and ethical standards, communications with the public; use of peer review and advisory committees; professional development