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    Geographically located in Edison NJ, Cincinnati OH, Las Vegas NV and Research Triangle Park NC with over 2000 responses since it's establishment in 1978. 

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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, as well as personnel training.

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