Science & Technology

Environmental Pathway Models-Ground-Water Modeling in Support of Remedial Decision Making at Sites Contaminated with Radioactive Material

The Joint Interagency Environmental Pathway Modeling Working Group wrote this report to promote appropriate and consistent use of mathematical environmental models in the remediation and restoration of sites contaminated by radioactive substances.

Three Multimedia Models Used at Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Sites

This report provides an approach for evaluating and critically reviewing the capabilities of three specific multimedia models: MEPAS Version 3.0, MMSOlLS Version 2.2, and PRESTO-EPA-CPG Version 2.0.

Superfund

EPA’s Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of the nation’s most contaminated land and responding to environmental emergencies, oil spills and natural disasters in order to protect public health and the environment.

Environmental Geophysics

The Environmental Geophysics website features geophysical methods, terms and references; forward and inverse geophysical models for download; and a decision support tool to guide geophysical method selection for a variety of environmental applications.

FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel

Experts on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel provide independent scientific advice to the EPA on a wide range of health and safety issues related to pesticides.

Peer Review for Evaluating 1,1,2-TCA; 1,2-DCP; TBBPA; EDB; and tDCE

Information about the EPA's Peer Review of 1,1,2-trichloroethane; 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis[2,6-dibromophenol] (TBBPA); 1,2-dichloropropane;  ethylene dibromide; and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

The EPA Map of Radon Zones

The purpose of this map is to assist National, State and local organizations to target their resources and to implement radon-resistant building codes. Updated June 2019.

Benefits and Features of Indoor AirPlus Homes

Builders can employ a variety of construction practices and technologies in their new homes to help address indoor air quality concerns through Indoor airPLUS.

Healthy School Renovations

Integrating IAQ Tools for Schools in school renovations.

Summarized Data of the Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study

The BASE study collected data from 100 randomly selected buildings in 37 cities in 25 States.

Technical Overview of Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects.

Working Paper: Economy-Wide Effects of Mortality Risk Reductions from Environmental Policies

This is a working paper titled "Economy-Wide Effects of Mortality Risk Reductions from Environmental Policies"

Working Paper: Welfare Analysis in a Two-Stage Inverse Demand Model: An Application to Harvest Changes in the Chesapeake Bay

This is a working paper titled "Welfare Analysis in a Two-Stage Inverse Demand Model: An Application to Harvest Changes in the Chesapeake Bay"

Working Paper: Commercial fishing and outdoor recreation benefits of water quality improvements in the Chesapeake Bay

This is a working paper titled "Commercial fishing and outdoor recreation benefits of water quality improvements in the Chesapeake Bay"

Working Paper: The Impacts of Environmental Regulation on the U.S. Economy

This is a working paper titled "The Impacts of Environmental Regulation on the U.S. Economy"

Lead and Cardiovascular Mortality: Evidence Supports Lead as an Independent Cardiovascular Risk Factor

This is a working paper titled "Lead and Cardiovascular Mortality: Evidence Supports Lead as an Independent Cardiovascular Risk Factor"

Draft Report of the Opportunities for Green Building Rating Systems to Improve Indoor Air Quality Credits and to Address Changing Climatic Conditions

Climate change and indoor air quality