Science & Technology
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Basic Information
NHDPlus is a geospatial, hydrologic framework dataset that is intended for use by geospatial analysts and modelers to support water resources related applications. NHDPlus was developed by the USEPA in partnership with the US Geologic Survey
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Workshop on Lithium-Ion Batteries in the Waste Stream
Details on the virtual workshops on solutions to prevent fires from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in the waste stream and to discuss how to increase recycling of lithium-ion batteries.
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Methodology for Evaluating Beneficial Uses of Industrial Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials and the Beneficial Use Compendium
EPA’s approach for evaluating a wide range of industrial non-hazardous secondary materials and their associated beneficial uses.
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AVERT Tutorial: Display and Interpret Outputs, Charts and Graphs
Provides guidance on how to view, filter, and interpret the graphs, charts, and maps within the Main Module of the AVERT training.
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AVERT Statistical Module Operation
Learn how to use the Statistical Module of the AVoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT) to process raw CAMD data to determine behavioral characteristics of fossil-fired EGU.
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AVERT Tutorial: Import Regional Data File
Learn how to load the data file for the region you want to analyze in order to successfully use AVERT to estimate emissions reductions.
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Volume-to-Weight Conversion Factors for Solid Waste
EPA’s 1997 report, “Measuring Recycling: A Guide for State and Local Governments”, was a guide to facilitate standardization of MSW data collection at the local level. This document provides updates to the factors found in the report.
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AVERT Tutorial: Run AVERT for Multiple Regions if Needed
Learn how to identify your AVERT region(s) and determine whether you will need to run the tool for multiple regions.
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AVERT Tutorial: Set Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Impacts
Find information and resources necessary to create a load impact profile and select the best profile for your needs.
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AVERT Tutorial: Getting Started – Download Regional Data File(s)
Watch the demonstration video on downloading regional data files before getting started with AVERT.
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AVERT Tutorial: Run Displacement
Learn what you need to run the displaced generation and emission calculation so that AVERT can calculate hourly displaced generation and emissions for EGU.
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AVERT Tutorial: Getting Started – Open Workbook and Enable Macros
Provides information about getting started with AVERT: opening the workbook and enabling macros.
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AVERT Tutorial: Information Needed for Analysis
Outlines the information you will need to estimate displaced emissions using AVERT. Refer to this guide before starting.
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Publications That Cite AVERT
Summary of published papers or studies that have analyzed EPA's AVERT tool or used it for modeling.
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Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs) Table
This page describes what happens to a premanufacture or exemption notice that is submitted to the EPA.
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Future Year Scenario Template Step-by-Step Instructions
Provides an overview and step-by-step instructions for the Statistical Module of the AVoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT).
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Fact Sheet for Decision Makers
Find a description of the Avoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT), which helps evaluate county-level emissions displaced by energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and programs.
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AVERT User Manual
AVERT is a flexible modeling framework with a simple user interface designed specifically to meet the needs of state air quality planners and other interested stakeholders. Use this guide to get started.
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Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) Supporting Documents
These documents were developed in support of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS).
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Rulemakings, Policy, and Laws to Address Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector
Overview of rulemakings, policy, and laws related to methane emissions from the oil and gas sector