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Environmental Response Team (ERT)

EPA’s Environmental Response Team (ERT) provides EPA regional and headquarters offices, federal, state and local agencies, and foreign governments with experienced technical and logistical assistance in responding to environmental emergencies, such as oil or hazardous materials spills. ERT also provides assistance in characterization and cleanup of hazardous waste sites.

ERT Overview

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  • ERT Remediation
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Data Management and Training Resources

  • ERT Training
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Sampling and Monitoring Resources

  • ERT Air Monitoring
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  • ERT Dive Team
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  • ERT Trace Atmospheric Gas Analyzer (TAGA)

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  • EPA On-Scene Coordinator Site
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Last updated on August 29, 2022
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