Science & Technology

RSEI Documentation and Help

Information to help users understand the RSEI model, including a full methodology and data inputs used in the model

How RSEI Should Be Used

Guidance on appropriate use of the RSEI model, including the kinds of questions RSEI can and cannot answer.

RSEI and TRI Emissions Data

Information about how RSEI uses quantities of TRI chemicals released into the environment to estimate risk-related scores and other metrics.

Upper Columbia River Superfund site

Information about EPA's study of hazardous waste contamination in the Upper Columbia River in Washington.

OIG News Release: EPA Office of Inspector General to provide ‘heads up’ on dates audit and evaluation reports will be issued

March 27, 2018. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General (EPA OIG), beginning in April 2018, will announce in advance the dates it expects to issue most audit and evaluation reports.

OIG News Release: EPA OIG finds management weaknesses delayed response to Flint water crisis

July 19, 2018 - The EPA OIG today issued a final report concluding that the circumstances and response to contamination in the city of Flint, Michigan’s community water system involved implementation and oversight lapses at federal, state and local levels.

OIG News Release: Arthur A. Elkins Jr. to vacate EPA inspector general position

Sept 18, 2018: WASHINGTON - Arthur A. Elkins Jr. today announced that he will retire from federal service effective close of business Oct. 12, vacating the inspector general position at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

OIG News Release: EPA OIG issues report on former EPA Administrator’s travel

May 16, 2019: WASHINGTON – The EPA OIG today issued a report examining the EPA’s compliance with federal requirements and agency policy and procedures for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s travel.

OIG News Release: Media Advisory - EPA OIG Invites Community To Listening Session About Coakley Landfill Site In North Hampton, New Hampshire

May 23, 2019. The EPA's Office of Inspector General will hold a listening session to solicit input from community members regarding the EPA’s communication with residents about the Coakley Landfill Site in North Hampton (Rockingham County), New Hampshire.

Health Topics

Resources on how to protect you and your family's health, the health effects of pollutants and research conducted by EPA on the impact of the environment on human health.

OIG News Release: Media Advisory - EPA OIG Invites Community To Listening Session About USS Lead Superfund Site In East Chicago, Indiana

June 12, 2019: The EPA OIG will hold a listening session to solicit input from community members regarding the EPA's communication with residents about the USS Lead Superfund Site in East Chicago, Indiana.

OIG News Release: Media Advisory - EPA OIG Invites Community To Listening Session About Anaconda Superfund Site (Anaconda Co. Smelter) In Anaconda, Montana

June 12, 2019 - The EPA OIG will hold a listening session to solicit input from community members regarding the EPA’s communication with residents about the Anaconda Superfund Site (Anaconda Co. Smelter) in Anaconda, Montana. (Deer Lodge Valley).

"Seven Day Letter" to Administrator Wheeler: Refusals to Fully Cooperate and Provide Information for Audit and Investigation

November 6, 2019 - I write pursuant to Section S(d) of the Inspector General (IG) Act of 1978, as amended, which requires an Inspector General to report to the head of the agency "whenever the Inspector General becomes aware of particularly serious or ....

Agriculture Success Stories

EPA is committed to promoting success stories and strong partnerships with the agriculture community to assist in fulfilling our mission of protecting human health and the environment.

Resources for MPRSA Permit Applicants

Proposed marine carbon dioxide removal or marine solar radiation management activities—including field research—that involve the disposition of material into a body of water likely need a permit from the EPA or a state with delegated permitting authority.