Regulated Community
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EPA’s Data and Analysis of Piston-engine Aircraft Emissions of Lead at U.S. Airports
Materials related to programs to reduce lead emissions from aircraft through monitoring lead levels at airports.
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Approved CWA Test Methods: Inorganic Non‑Metals
Analytical methods promulgated under Clean Water Act Section 304(h), published at 40 CFR Part 136
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Learn about Effluent Guidelines
Key terms and concepts in the national Effluent Guidelines program
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Summary of the Pollution Prevention Act
The Pollution Prevention Act focuses on reducing the amount of pollution through changes in production, operation, and raw materials use. Also known as source reduction, it includes increasing efficiency in the use of resources like energy or water.
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Summary of the Noise Control Act
The Noise Control Act established a national policy to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that jeopardizes their health and welfare. Primary responsibility for control of noise rests with State and local governments.
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Summary of the Food Quality Protection Act
The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) amended the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and thus fundamentally changed EPA’s regulation of pesticides.
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Summary of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) authorizes EPA to set tolerances, or maximum residue limits, for pesticide residues on foods. If residues are found above that level, the commodity will be subject to seizure.
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Summary of the Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act focuses on conserving threatened and endangered plants and animals. One way EPA helps protect endangered species is through regulating the use of pesticides, and establishing maximum levels for pesticide residues in food.
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Summary of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund)
CERCLA provides a Federal "Superfund" to clean up uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous-waste sites as well as accidents, spills, and other emergency releases of pollutants and contaminants into the environment.
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Construction Sector (NAICS 23)
Find environmental regulatory information for the construction sector, including the construction of buildings or engineering projects. This includes RCRA information for hazardous waste, refrigeration compliance, asbestos, effluent guidelines & lead laws
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Mining (except Oil and Gas) Sector (NAICS 212)
EPA Regulatory and enforcement information for metal mining and nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. Includes information about asbestos, coal mining, mountaintop mining, Clean Water Act section 404, and abandoned mine lands.
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Paper, Pulp, and Lumber Manufacturing Sectors (NAICS 321 and 322)
Regulatory information for the wood product and paper manufacturing sectors (paper, pulp, and lumber), includes NESHAPs for surface coatings and composite wood; effluent guidelines for pulp and paper; and compliance guidelines.
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Textile Manufacturing Sector (NAICS 313)
Find environmental regulatory and compliance information for the textile and leather manufacturing sector, including NESHAPs for leather tanning and fabric printing, and small business guidance for RCRA hazardous waste requirements.
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Water and Sewage Utilities Sector (NAICS 2213)
Environmental regulation information for water utilities, including drinking and wastewater treatment facilities. Includes links to NESHAP for POTW, compliance information, and information about pretreatment programs.
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Healthcare and Social Assistance Sector (NAICS 62)
Environmental regulations and information for the Healthcare sector, including doctor's offices, hospitals, and medical laboratories. Includes information about dental amalgam wastewater, sterilizers, and medical waste.
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Dry Cleaning Sector (NAICS 8123)
Regulatory information for establishments engaged in providing laundry services and industrial launderers includes air toxics standards and NESHAPS for perchloroethylene (PERC) cleaners, as well as hazardous waste regulations for dry cleaners.
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Transportation and Warehousing Sector (NAICS 48-49)
EPA regulatory information for the transportation and warehousing includes NESHAPs for RICE and gasoline dispensing facilities, effluent guidelines, power wash discharges, and border and port compliance.
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Aerosol Coatings: National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards
Read the rule summary, rule history and find additional documents, for the section 183(e) rule of volatile organic compounds for aerosol coatings
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Ways to Search and Browse NSCEP Publications
The searches look at a full-text index of the electronic documents and an index of the metadata records for both the hardcopy and digital titles.
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Contacting EPA about Pesticides: General and Consumer Topics
Get information about general pesticide issues, including hotlines, spills, integrated pest management contact, and more.