Science & Technology
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What is the National Coastal Condition Assessment?
The National Coastal Condition Assessment (NCCA) is a statistical survey of the condition of our Nation’s marine and Great Lakes coasts. The NCCA builds from previous National Coastal Assessments.
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National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Technical Support Document
PDF of the National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Technical Support Document.
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Clinical scenario 6 for particle pollution
Clinical Scenario 6
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Clinical scenario 3 for particle pollution
Clinical Scenario 3
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Geospatial Toolboxes
GIS toolboxes available as part of EnviroAtlas
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Technical Data and Reports on Lead Measurements and SIP Status
EPA collects data from the states and regions on their air quality and state implementation plan (SIP) progress; and uses these to create reports, charts, and maps.
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Updates Under Consideration for Natural Gas and Petroleum Systems in the 1990-2016 GHG Inventory
Materials related to EPA's June 22, 2017 Stakeholder Workshop on updates to the 1990-2017 U.S. Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks, including draft agenda and memos.
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Mapping Moving Mangroves
Several factors are changing mangrove ecosystems worldwide. EPA researcher Dr. Chandra Giri has dedicated years to studying the changes affecting mangrove ecosystems. Read about his team's work monitoring mangroves.
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What You Can Do to Help Protect Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. This web site describes the importance of coral reefs, threats to them, and ongoing efforts to protect them.
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Field Quality System and Technical Procedures for Fish Field Sampling
Field Quality System and Technical Procedures
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Packing, Marking, Labeling and Shipping of Environmental and Waste Samples
Field Quality System and Technical Procedures
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Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 2 DBPR) Compliance Monitoring Plan Template for Public Water Supply Systems
This Stage 2 monitoring plan template has been created in a fill-able format to facilitate the process for small water system operators.
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Aquatic Life Criteria - Ammonia
Documents related to EPA's final 2013 Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (Freshwater). These documents pertain to the safe levels of Ammonia in water that should protect to the majority of species.
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Case Studies: Using Bioassessments and Biocriteria in NPDES Permitting Programs
Case Studies: Using bioassessments and biocriteria in NPDES permitting programs
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Case Studies: Using Bioassessments and Biocriteria to Identify Impaired Waters and Causes of Impairment
Case Studies: Using bioassessments and biocriteria to identify impaired waters and causes of impairment
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Case Studies: Setting Ecologically-based Water Quality Goals
Case Studies: Setting ecologically-based water quality goals
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Presentations at the 2021 Decon Conference
Details and guidelines for submitting abstracts for the 2021 EPA Decontamination Conference.
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Water Infrastructure Decontamination
EPA examines techniques to clean, or decontaminate, contaminated water infrastructure including, pipes, valves and tanks. Of special interest to the Agency are chemical, biological and radiological contaminants that can be adapted for use as weapons.
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Water Treatment and Waste Management
Decontamination operations can produce large amounts of water that must be treated before release to the environment or a wastewater treatment plant. In addition, approaches are needed to manage the contaminated treatment residuals.
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Pre-Incident Planning for CBRN Waste Management Webinar
EPA's ORD offers free public webinars on recent research results. Watch a webinar on the All Hazards Waste Management Planning Tool, which provides a framework for planners & responders to use in planning for waste quantity estimates.