Science & Technology

Managing the Quality of Environmental Data at EPA Region 1

Information from Region 1 about managing the quality of environmental information

Our Built and Natural Environments

Our Built and Natural Environments summarizes research that shows how development patterns affect the environment and human health, and how certain development patterns can reduce the environmental and human health impacts of development.

2011 Version 6.3 Technical Support Document

This TSD describes how the emission inventories were prepared for air quality modeling for the years 2011, 2017, and 2025 using the 2011, version 6.2 emissions modeling platform, which is based on the 2011 National Emissions Inventory, Version 3

Biogenic Emissions Landuse Database, Version 3 (BELD3)

BELD3 data provides distributions of 2030 vegetation classes at 1-km resolution over most of North America. These data are used by SMOKE to develop estimates of emissions from biogenic sources.

Lead

Learn about the health effects of lead, who is at risk, how to test for lead in paint or other areas of your home, how to find or become a lead-safe certified firm, and more about the Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) rule.

Emissions Modeling Platforms

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Global Change Explorer Webinar Archive

This focused on the Global Change Explorer. EPA’s Global Change Explorer is a collection of web-based tools that describe and visualize scenarios of future environmental change, provide access to spatial data, and promote adaptation and resilience planning

Engaging and Collaborating with States in EPA Research Webinar Archive

Archive page for June 2020 EPA Tools and Resources Webinar - Engaging and Collaborating with States in EPA Research.

PFAS Analytic Tools Webinar Archive

This EPA Tools & Resources webinar, recorded June 1st, details EPA’s PFAS Analytic Tools.

CompTox Chemicals Dashboard Training Webinar Archive

This training webinar on the CompTox Chemicals Dashboard provides an overview of the Dashboard for new users as well as demonstrating new functionality for veteran users.

Air Sensor Performance Testing Protocols, Metrics, and Target Values for PM2.5 and Ozone Webinar Archive

This webinar highlights two reports developed by EPA that outline recommended performance testing protocols, metrics, and target values for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) air sensors.

Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

The U.S. EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program is a voluntary program that works cooperatively with industry stakeholders and waste officials to reduce or avoid methane emissions from landfills. Landfill gas contains methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Ozone (O3) Air Quality Standards - Documents from Review Completed in 2020 (including documents related to reconsideration)

The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for six pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment

National Air Toxics Assessment

NATA is an ongoing thorough evaluation of air toxics in the U.S. Intended as a screening tool, it helps air agencies learn which pollutants, emission sources and places they may wish to study further to better understand possible public health risks.

How BenMAP-CE Estimates the Health and Economic Effects of Air Pollution

The BenMAP-CE tool estimates the number and economic value of health impacts resulting from changes in air quality - specifically, ground-level ozone and fine particles. Learn what data BenMAP-CE uses and how the estimates are calculated.

BenMAP-CE Manual and Appendices

Read the user manuals and appendices for BenMAP-CE 1.5 to find an overview of the program, installation instruction and answers to frequently asked questions.

EPA’s Study of Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources: Wastewater Source Apportionment Project

EPA scientists evaluated sources of bromide and other inorganic pollutants impacting drinking water intakes on the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania to examine the potential impacts related to the treatment and disposal of oil & gas well produced wastewater.