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Feb. 12, 2018
EPA has issued over 230 policy and guidance documents that help to interpret the Part 70 and 71 permit requirements and are available to view in a sortable index.
Aug. 31, 2023
EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of "waters of the United States" to conform with the recent Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA. The agencies are committed to following the law and implementing the Clean Water Act to deliver the essential protections that safeguard the nation's waters from pollution and degradation. This action provides the clarity that is needed to advance these goals, while moving forward with infrastructure projects, economic opportunities, and agricultural activities. The Supreme Court's Decision in Sackett v. EPA, issued on 25 May 2023, created uncertainty for Clean Water Act implementation. The agencies are issuing this amendment to the 2023 rule expeditiously--three months after the Supreme Court decision--to provide clarity and a path forward consistent with the ruling. With this action, the Army Corps of Engineers will resume issuing all jurisdictional determinations. Because the sole purpose of this rule is to amend specific provisions of the 2023 Rule that are invalid under Sackett, the rule will take effect immediately.
Feb. 17, 2006
The objective of this tool kit is to provide a user-friendly, web-based source of methods, strategies, and procedures for integrating land use and transportation planning, decision-making, and project implementation.
Jul. 22, 2009
This 2-hour EPA training includes guidance on conducting a program self-assessment, developing effective stormwater management criteria, and incorporating credits for LID and runoff reduction.
Apr. 6, 2009
Already aware of watershed activities in your area, but looking for useful techniques to get
your message out? Take a look through the list below for a variety of EPA and non-EPA
watershed outreach tools and links. The following informational resources are publicly
available from EPA and others, as indicated, and may be helpful in organizing, promoting
and carrying out healthy watersheds protection efforts.
Apr. 13, 2020
Part of EPA's Sustainable Management of Food website, which provides resources to assist in reducing food waste. Includes toolkit for reducing wasted food and packaging, Food service establishments can use this tool to track the daily amount, type of, and reason for wasted food and packaging. Users enter information into the Food and Packaging Waste Prevention Tool, which automatically creates graphs and data summaries to help identify patterns of waste generation.
Jan. 31, 2019
The Headwaters Intermittency Prediction Tool provides managers with a prediction map of the expected permanence of water flows in streams. A second tool the PRObability of Streamflow PERmanence (PROSPER) model indicates the probability of certain types of stream channels having year-round flow in the Pacific Northwest region. These tools may help managers in identifying areas that may be resilient or sensitive to drought conditions.
Feb. 1, 2016
This December 2015 document summarizes results from EPA's green infrastructure technical assistance program for communities looking for solutions to their unique challenges. This quick reference guide matches problems with real world, tested solutions and offers readers resources for further information. The report also includes a handy guide to technology and a table of benefits that you can share with potential collaborators and stakeholders.
May. 27, 2015
This EnergyStar resource provides a general overview of the most commonly used energy efficiency strategies in data centers.
May. 29, 2015
This course will: describe the most common energy efficiency measures specific to data centers; explain where different data center energy efficiency measures apply and don't apply; discuss the pros and cons associated with data center energy efficiency measures; and how to estimate the expected savings associated with data center energy efficiency measures.
Jul. 27, 2009
EPA's Green Power Partnership announces the top 10 federal green power purchasers as of July 2009. This list includes the U.S. Air force, EPA, DOE and the VA in the top four.
Dec. 15, 2014
EPA has developed three Web-based training modules on topics related to TMDLs and NPDES permitting. The presentations are intended for TMDL developers and NPDES permitting staff to gain a better understanding of TMDL implementation through NPDES permits. Each module is offered as a recorded presentation that enables participants to review the material on demand in a self-paced environment. In addition, the modules are also available as unrecorded PowerPoint presentations with slides and scripts.
Aug. 8, 2007
ToxCast™ Phases I and II are testing a combined total of about 2,000 chemicals. Chemical nominations came from within EPA, from other U.S. agencies (NTP, NIEHS, FDA), from international organizations such as OECD and from other stakeholder groups. In Phase III, ToxCastTM will expand the list to thousands of environmental chemicals, delivering an affordable, science-based system for decision-makers.
Jan. 7, 2013
This data is searchable by NAICS code or general industry classification as well as by state and year of the reports. The search results enable users to: identify the P2 measures that were most effective for a given industry or chemical; compare waste management practices of facilities within a sector; and view trends in waste management practices for any given facility over several years.
Aug. 24, 2009
The release includes raw data that accounts for 80 to 85 percent of the total data that will be included in the TRI National Analysis in December 2009. EPA has provided the preliminary data in three ways. First, a Facility Locator Tool allows you to access facility-specific information regarding TRI Section 313 chemicals in your community. Second, EPA has provided basic data files that are available for download and include 100 of the most commonly requested data fields. Third, EPA has offered basic plus data, a set of seven downloadable files containing all data submitted to EPA by covered facilities. EPA is continuing to process paper submissions and late submissions and resolve electronic filing issues; they intend to incorporate these additional datasets in September and again in October.
Jan. 31, 2005
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 was enacted by Congress to give EPA the ability to track the 75,000 industrial chemicals currently produced or imported into the United States. EPA repeatedly screens these chemicals and can require reporting or testing of those that may pose an environmental or human-health hazard. EPA can ban the manufacture and import of those chemicals that pose an unreasonable risk.
Oct. 11, 2023
The EPA is finalizing reporting and recordkeeping requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In accordance with obligations under TSCA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, EPA is requiring persons that manufacture (including import) or have manufactured these chemical substances in any year since 1 January 2011, to submit information to EPA regarding PFAS uses, production volumes, byproducts, disposal, exposures, and existing information on environmental or health effects. In addition to fulfilling statutory obligations under TSCA, this rule will enable EPA to better characterize the sources and quantities of manufactured PFAS in the United States. This final rule is effective on 13 November 2023. POC is Alie Muneer, Data Gathering and Analysis Division (7406M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; tele: (202) 564–6369; email: muneer.alie@epa.gov. (Federal Register 11 October 2023 [Rule] Pages 70516-70559) .
Jun. 23, 2016
On 22 June 2016 President Obama signed Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act which amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPA, this is the first major update to an environmental statute in 20 years. Check out the website for a copy of the Act, a summary of key provisions, and a Q&A. Additional material, including an Implementation Plan on activities that are required in the first year, will be posted in the coming days.
Dec. 8, 2005
In partnership with the Interstate Technology Regulatory Council, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a range of training information to EPA, other federal agency, state, tribal, and local staff involved in hazardous waste management and remediation.
Nov. 10, 2020
Learn more about EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program and viewing published GHG data using EPA's GHGRP resources.
Jul. 13, 2009
OMB and the Recovery, Accountability and Transparency Board announce that webinars will be held the week of July 20,2009 to provide information on implementing the guidance set forth in OMB Memorandum M-09-21, Implementing Guidance for the Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that was released on June 22, 2009
May. 26, 2006
This 1-hour training addresses the storage and management of universal waste lamps.
Sep. 19, 2023
This SERDP and ESTCP webinar focuses on DoD-funded research efforts on transitioning from active to passive remedies at DoD sites. Specifically, investigators will talk about the development of a quantitative framework for predicting abiotic attenuation under natural and transitional site management scenarios and a web-based application to perform a site-specific transition assessment. First presenter will discuss the development of a web-based application to assist site managers in assessing transition from active remedies to natural attenuation. Second presenter will talk about the development of a quantitative framework for predicting abiotic attenuation under natural and transitional site management scenarios.
May. 16, 2011
This document, dated March 2011, provides information on transportation control measures that have been implemented across the country for a variety of purposes, including reducing criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases. The document describes the rocesses used to develop and implement the strategies and, where available, their effectiveness.
Sep. 20, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is adopting the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Categorical Exclusion (CE) under the National Environmental Policy Act to use in DOT programs and funding opportunities administered by DOT. This notice describes the categories of proposed actions for which DOT intends to use DOE's CEs and describes the consultation between the agencies. This action is effective upon publication. POC is April Marchese, Deputy Director, P–30, Office of Environment, by phone at 202–366–2074, or by email at april.marchese@dot.gov.
Jan. 11, 2012
TERC is intended to help you find information on the environmental regulations that affect the transportation sector.
Jul. 12, 2017
Offered by DLA, this 5-day introductory course provides a comprehensive understanding of Department of Transportation's (DOT) HM regulations. The course provides information on the shipper's responsibility for surface transportation of hazardous waste. This course is designed to meet DOT mandatory training requirement (49 CFR 172, Subpart H). Course highlights include: HM/HW identification and classification, shipping papers (HW manifest), packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, emergency response information, and HM transportation security. This course is designed for personnel who prepare/offer hazardous waste for highway or rail shipment and sign Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HW manifests. People employed by any DOD, Federal, State, or local agency are eligible to attend. This is course number DCPSO00R510. The following URL will connect users to the current class schedule offerings and course catalog. A CAC card is required to enter the site.
Jul. 12, 2017
Offered by DLA, this 3-day course provides a comprehensive review of the DLA Training course "Transportation of HM/HW for DOD" (DCPSO00R510). Emphasis is on HW. The course is designed to meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandatory training requirement (49 CFR 172, subpart H). Course highlights include: HM/HW identification and classification, shipping papers (HW manifest), packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, emergency response information, and HM transportation security. This course is designed for personnel who prepare/offer HW for highway or rail shipment and sign Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HW manifests. People employed by any DOD, Federal, State, or local agency are eligible to attend. This course meets the DOT recurrent training requirements. This is course number DCPSO00R610. The following URL will connect users to the current class schedule offerings and course catalog. A CAC card is required to enter the site.
Feb. 17, 2009
Offered by the DOT Transportation Safety Institute (TSI), this course provides a basic working knowledge of the hazmat regulations contained in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Jan. 30, 2014
This app allows you to locate and report illegal dumps in your neighborhood, your city or anywhere else in the world.
Sep. 25, 2007
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Mar. 5, 2024
Join this webinar to look at life history traits, traits used for selection, and types of common gardens. Forest genetics is the study of genetic variation and inheritance in forest trees. It's a crucial field of study as it provides the scientific basis for tree improvement and gene conservation programs.Tree Improvement is the applied use of forest genetics concepts to enhance the quality of trees. It's often synonymous with tree breeding, although the latter may specifically refer to activities like controlled pollination. The ultimate goal of forest genetics and tree improvement is to enhance the productivity and sustainability of forests. However, it's important to note that these improvements are realized over several decades, requiring long-term commitment.
Mar. 13, 2024
Module 3: This module will explore different types of selection in breeding programs. This presentation will unpack the concept of genetic gain and how its calculated using linear mixed models. You will also look at different breeding designs and how they are used to advance a population to the next generation.
Jan. 29, 2014
A guide to the most common North American and European trees on your iPhone and iPad.
Aug. 9, 2022
EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program has put out new data and resources to help you better understand toxic chemical releases in your area. EPA published new TRI data about chemical waste management and pollution prevention activities that took place during 2021 at more than 20,000 federal and industrial facilities across the country. Need help accessing and using the new data? Check out this new video on how to find the preliminary dataset in Envirofacts and import the data into a spreadsheet application. Finally, news organizations rely on TRI data when examining trends in chemical releases, analyzing the performance of industry sectors, and evaluating environmental conditions. To help members of the press more easily find, understand and use TRI data, EPA has published the "TRI for the Press" webpage.
Mar. 21, 2005
This site contains links to information on TRI chemical lists, tri pbt chemicals, list changes, toxicity, regulatory program information, fact sheets, and chemical specific guidance documents.
Sep. 25, 2006
This data is being released early through the Electronic Facility Data Release (e-FDR), which displays the TRI data exactly as received by EPA - one form for each chemical at a facility. Use this tool to access facility and chemical information that was submitted on the Form R or Form A Certification Statement. Options including facility identification information and geographic criteria can be used to refine searches.
Feb. 4, 2005
This system provides fast and easy access to the TRI data to help communities identify facilities and chemical releases that warrant further study and analysis.
Jun. 26, 2020
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program collects information to track industry progress in reducing waste generation and moving towards safer waste management alternatives. These tools and resources can help identify effective environmental practices and highlighting pollution prevention successes. Use the TRI Pollution Prevention Search to learn how facilities have reduced releases of toxic chemicals to the environment and compare how different facilities have managed their toxic chemical waste. Database can be searched by industry sector, chemical, geography or parent company, and compare environmental performance.
Jan. 17, 2013
This tool provides access to the pollution prevention/source reduction information submitted in the TRI reports.
May. 20, 2015
This tool uses a step-by-step questionnaire to assist facilities in determining whether they meet and/or exceed established facility, employee, and chemical thresholds and as such, may be required by Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) to report to the TRI Program. This tool is only intended to help facilities determine whether they are required to report TRI data. The TRI Threshold Screening Tool doesn't help to fill out TRI reporting forms that facilities may be required to submit through the TRI-MEweb reporting application.
Jul. 26, 2010
Published by the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers in 2005, this goal of the project from which this document was produced was to identify a best practices model for consultation between Federal Agencies and Tribes on Section 106 consultation of the National Historic Preservation Act, implementing 43 CFR Part 800.
Sep. 28, 2015
The Tribal Green Building Toolkit provides information on how tribes and other communities can prioritize and implement green building codes, policies and practices. This toolkit summarizes priorities identified by the Tribal Green Building Codes Workgroup, a group of tribal and federal leaders working to advance tribal green building. The toolkit includes checklists and tribal case studies to support tribes, which are not covered by state or local government building codes, to adopt or adapt green building codes or other policies that meet tribal environmental, cultural and economic priorities.
Jul. 26, 2010
The Native American tribal equivalent of SHPOs.
Jan. 23, 2024
The 2024 TLEF will be take place August 12 - 15 at the Graduate Hotel in Eugene, Oregon. More information and registration will be available on the conference website later this Spring. Stay tuned!
Mar. 21, 2022
This database includes agreements between tribal nations and the United States (1778-1886) published in the 1904 work "Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties" (Volume II), compiled and edited by Charles J. Kappler.
Updates to this evolving database will continue into early 2022 as we build contemporary connections to present-day tribes.
Dec. 16, 2016
TCE is a volatile organic compound widely used in industrial and commercial processes and has some limited uses in consumer and commercial products. EPA identified significant health risks associated with TCE use in aerosol degreasing and for spot cleaning in dry cleaning facilities. To address these unreasonable risks, EPA is proposing to prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of TCE for use in aerosol degreasing and for use in spot cleaning in dry cleaning facilities; to prohibit commercial use of TCE for aerosol degreasing and for spot cleaning in dry cleaning facilities; to require manufacturers, processors, and distributors, except for retailers of TCE for any use, to provide downstream notification of these prohibitions throughout the supply chain; and to require limited recordkeeping. Comments must be received on or before 14 February 2017. POC is Toni Krasnic, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; tel: 202-564-0984; email address: krasnic.toni@epa.gov ( Federal Register; 16 December 2016 [Proposed Rules], pages 91592-91624).
Jan. 27, 2014
The TRI-MEWeb Online Reporting System as well as the Reporting Year (RY) 2013 TRI Reporting Forms & Instructions manual are now available. Effective January 21, 2014, facilities must use TRI-MEweb to submit TRI reporting forms to EPA (except for trade secret information, which facilities will still complete on paper). Facilities must submit TRI forms for RY 2013 by July 1, 2014.
Feb. 13, 2024
To reduce the rate of significant noncompliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits at lagoon facilities, improve water quality, and protect environmental and public health, the EPA has developed this troubleshooting manual. Specifically, this manual is designed to help operators at small wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) lagoons, also called wastewater stabilization ponds, identify causes of lagoon upset conditions and the corresponding troubleshooting steps.
Mar. 22, 2010
The inventory is a list of each chemical substance that is manufactured or processed in the United States.
May. 14, 2015
This course provides an overview of TSCA and the regulation of toxic substances including asbestos, PCBs, and lead-based paint. This course is offered through the EPA National Enforcement Training Institute (NETI) and is open to Federal (including non-EPA), state, local, and tribal personnel after they register for an Adobe Connect account via the NETI website. The link to access the available courses is also located at this website.
Nov. 30, 2022
The EPA is announcing the availability of and soliciting comment on an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) and Updated Economic Analysis following the completion of a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) proposed rule for reporting and recordkeeping requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The EPA seeks public comment on all aspects of the IRFA and Updated Economic Analysis, including underlying data and assumptions in developing its estimates, as well as on certain items presented in the IRFA for public comment and related to the protection of Confidential Business Information. Comments must be received on or before 27 December 2022. POC is Stephanie Griffin, Data Gathering and Analysis Division (7406M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-1463; email address: griffin.stephanie@epa.gov. ( Federal Register 25 November 2022 [Proposed Rule] Pages 72439-72441).
Dec. 19, 2007
Use this tool to locate hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) and recycling facilities. The TSD Directory contains over 250 TSD facilities. Searching is done by zip code or by state.
Jan. 8, 2013
This app calculates NPDES effluent limitations according to the method in the USEPA document entitled, "Technical Support Document For Water Quality-based Toxics Control." The app presents the USEPA Water Quality Criteria as a reference. There are three sections that calculate Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) limits, Chemical specific limits, and values for use in a reasonable potential analysis.
Apr. 14, 2006
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Apr. 13, 2006
Developed by EPA's Development, Community, and Environment Division (DCED) , EPA Region 1's Smart Growth Program, Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRRO) , and the Land Revitalization Office addresses the steps, procedures, and possibilities for a successful base closure that does not devastate nearby communities.
Apr. 14, 2007
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Mar. 16, 2011
(ATLANTA - Mar. 15, 2011) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a consent agreement and final order with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that resolves EPA's allegations that TVA has violated the Clean Air Act at the Widows Creek Power Plant in Stevenson, Ala. TVA has fully cooperated with EPA throughout the enforcement proceedings and has agreed to pay a $450,000 civil penalty to resolve the violations.
Jun. 8, 2010
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Jun. 8, 2010
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Nov. 20, 2018
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have received USDA's Excellence in BioPreferred Procurement Awards for Fiscal Year 2018 for testing and adopting biobased products within their operations. See the press release for details on the steps taken at these labs.
Jan. 27, 2010
The U.S. Air Force and the U.S. EPA ranked number 11 and 14 respectively in the updated list of Green Power Partners.
Dec. 13, 2023
These advice letter summarizes the recommendations of the Green Building Advisory Committee and are based on the third phase of work of its Federal Building Decarbonization Task Group (FBDTG) and the diligent efforts of its Green Leasing Task Group (GLTG). The letters are titled: Federal Building Decarbonization: Integrated Electrification Solutions and Recommendations for Achieving EO 14057 Green Lease Targets.
Apr. 20, 2005
The awards recognize outstanding, innovative environmental programs in 10 diverse categories: Agriculture, Civic/Nonprofit, Education, Government, Small Business, Large Business/Nontechnical, Large Business/Technical, Innovative Technology, Individual and Youth.
Feb. 23, 2009
A nationwide recycling program that collects used Tyvek(r) envelopes - even printed Tyvek(r) envelopes - and recycles them into other useful materials that provide sound alternatives to the use of wood, including park benches, playground equipment, etc is operated by DuPont.
Oct. 13, 2009
USGCRP coordinates and integrates federal research on changes in the global environment and their implications for society. Thirteen federal departments and agencies participate in the USGCRP. The site provides access to up-to-date research and publications concerning global warming as well as regional and sector climate information.
Oct. 1, 2012
The U.S. Air Force has agreed to pay a $12,823 penalty for Underground Storage Tank (UST) violations in three Nebraska counties. The violations occurred at Air Force facilities in western Nebraska. In addition to paying the civil penalty, the Air Force is required to conduct a tank tightness test to determine if one of the USTs is leaking. The Air Force is unable to account for 1,490 gallons of diesel fuel in that tank. According to an administrative consent agreement and final order filed by EPA Region 7 in Kansas City, Kan., routine inspections of the facilities discovered the violations, some of which were repeat violations. The violations included failure to provide overfill protection for an existing tank, failure to conduct annual inspections of the corrosion protection system, and failure to report a suspected release to the implementing agency. By agreeing to the settlement with EPA, the United States Air Force has certified that it is now in compliance with all requirements of the RCRA regulations.
Oct. 30, 2020
The U.S. Army has published the Army Climate Resilience Handbook (ACRH) for use by installation planners to assess climate risk as they write or revise a diversity of plans, including real property master plans, Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans, Installation Energy and Water Plans, and emergency management plans. The handbook is organized around a four-step, risk-informed planning process with the goal of increasing climate resilience. An integral part of the process is the on-line Army Climate Assessment Tool (ACAT). The ACAT contains information on individual installations that planners can use to determine current extreme weather and climate change effects, infrastructure, and assets that are vulnerable to these effects, and adaptation measures that can be used to increase an installation's climate resilience.
Jan. 27, 2005
The intended audience for this guide is Top managers, that is: managers of any site, office, site, or other organization who have authority to allocate resources and direct activities. This guide many also be valuable for any individual with responsibility for directing activities and allocating resources at their organization, or with other responsibility for employees or operations.
Mar. 25, 2022
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pay a $60,191 penalty for alleged violations of hazardous waste management at the Washington Aqueduct water treatment facility in Washington, D.C.. The penalty is part of a 4 March 2022 consent agreement that resolves alleged violations of the RCRA, the federal law governing the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. Adhering to hazardous waste violations at the Washington Aqueduct was especially significant because the facility had conducted a large construction project that generated about 49 tons of lead grit, which is considered a hazardous waste. Alleged violations, which had no impact on drinking water distributed by the facility, were related to inspections, employee training and failure to submit a biennial report. The settlement penalty reflects the company's compliance efforts, and its cooperation with EPA. As part of the settlement, the Army Corps has certified its compliance with applicable RCRA requirements.
Sep. 8, 2010
USACE's Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan, per EO 13514, Section 8 requirements.
Feb. 14, 2005
The Environmental Community of Practice (eCoP) provides the public with a central point to access information on all the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers environmental programs. The Corps supports or manages numerous environmental initiatives including Ecosystem Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites, Environmental Stewardship, support to EPA Superfund and Brownfields programs, Abandoned Mine Lands, Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, Base Realignment and Closure 2005, and Regulatory. The Corps' environmental programs support the warfighter and military installations worldwide as well as the Corps' public recreation facilities throughout the country.
Mar. 2, 2005
The ULC is the center for learning and training for the Corps of Engineers. The ULC offers courses on CERCLA/RCRA processes, cultural resources, remediation, hazardous waste manifesting, wetlands development, and ecosystem restoration.
Jan. 30, 2015
On January 28, 2015, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released to the public a report detailing the results of a two-year study to address coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable populations, property, ecosystems, and infrastructure in the North Atlantic region of the United States affected by Hurricane Sandy in October, 2012. Congress authorized this report in January 2013 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2). The report, known as the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study (NACCS), brought together experts from Federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and academia, to assess the flood risks facing coastal communities and ecosystems and collaboratively develop a coastal storm risk management framework to address increasing risks, which are driven in part by increased frequency and intensity of storm events and rising sea levels due to a changing climate. The NACCS provides tools and information, including a nine-step Coastal Storm Risk Management Framework that can be used by communities, states, tribes, and the Federal government to help identify coastal risk and develop strategies for reducing those risks.
Sep. 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has implemented a comprehensive assessment to prioritize electric vehicle (EV) charging stations projects. In addition to considering vehicle locations, USACE developed a site prioritization tool that accounts for various factors such as emissions, energy costs, access to public charging, and environmental justice concerns.
Nov. 3, 2004
USAEC is the Army's point organization for implementing environmental programs that enhance Army training and operations while protecting the environment. As a field-operating agency of the ACSIM, USAEC's mission implements the environmental program for the Army by providing a broad range of innovative and cost-effective products and services in support of Army training, operations, and sound stewardship.
Feb. 1, 2010
The U.S. Army Fort Hood has partnered again with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by setting new goals to recycle lead batteries, reduce or eliminate lead wheel weights, and recycle lead projectiles throughout the base's various operations.
Nov. 5, 2008
Its mission is to provide worldwide technical support for implementing preventive medicine, public health, and health promotion/wellness services into all aspects of America's Army and the Army Community anticipating and rapidly responding to operational needs and adaptable to a changing world environment.
Sep. 13, 2019
In this action, EPA and the Army jointly conclude that multiple substantive and procedural errors warrant a repeal of the 2015 Rule. With this final repeal, the agencies will implement the pre-2015 regulations, which are currently in place in more than half of the states, informed by applicable agency guidance documents and consistent with Supreme Court decisions and longstanding agency practice. The final rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. In December 2018, EPA and the Army proposed a new definition--Step 2--that would clearly define where federal jurisdiction begins and ends in accordance with the Clean Water Act and Supreme Court precedent. In the proposal, the agencies provide a clear definition of the difference between federally regulated waterways and those waters that rightfully remain solely under state authority.
Jun. 2, 2009
The U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, N.H. will pay $89,500 for violations of federal and state hazardous waste management laws.
Following an EPA inspection in 2007, EPA alleged that the facility failed to determine whether numerous containers held hazardous wastes and failed to properly label hazardous wastes containers. Additionally, EPA alleged that the facility accumulated hazardous waste in an area with a floor drain without taking measures to prevent a leak or spill. The facility is currently in compliance with these RCRA requirements.
Mar. 21, 2005
The Environmental Compliance Assessment System (ECAS) program was developed and implemented by HQDA in 1991-92 in response to the recommendation made by EPA in 1986. Active army installations are assessed for compliance performance approximately every three years.
Mar. 21, 2005
An independent federal agency investigating chemical accidents to protect workers, the publice, and the environment. The CSB determines the causes of accidents but does not issue fines or penalties. The immediate causes of accidents often involve equipment failures, human errors, unforeseen chemical reactions or other hazards. But the ultimate goal of the Board's investigations is to determine the root causes of accidents, which typically are deficiencies in safety management systems.
Dec. 16, 2014
This Toolkit provides scientific tools, information, and expertise to help people manage their climate-related risks and opportunities, and improve their resilience to extreme events. The site is designed to serve interested citizens, communities, businesses, resource managers, planners, and policy leaders at all levels of government. The site includes: case studies, a visualization tool, maps, pointers to training courses, catalog of freely available tools, and a five-step process you can follow to initiate, plan, and implement projects to become more resilient to climate-related hazards.
Sep. 3, 2015
As part of the Obama Administration's Climate Data Initiative, a new set of online climate data resources was announced to help with climate change planning, adaptation and management. The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit is a website developed by NOAA and other Federal agencies that will enable decision-makers to take action. The toolkit will boost climate resiliency by using data-driven tools, information and subject-matter expertise. This also offers information from across the Federal government in one easy-to-use location so that Americans are better able to understand the climate-related risks and opportunities impacting their communities, which will enable them to make smarter decisions to improve their resilience. The Toolkit will also be updated with climate impact information specific to tribal nations.
Mar. 24, 2015
The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit's Water Resources topic area is now live. Explore climate-related risks and opportunities related to municipal water supplies, flooding, drought, and water-related ecosystems. You'll also find tools and case studies to help manage water-related climate risk and build resilience.
Apr. 21, 2005
The USCC (Council) is a non profit national organization that directs the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation (CCREF), which administers public and private research and education grant activities. The USCC is dedicated to the development, expansion and promotion of the composting industry based upon science, principles of sustainability, and economic viability.
Aug. 9, 2012
The USCC is a national, non-profit trade and professional organization promoting the recycling of organic materials through composting.
Jul. 27, 2005
The Task Force was established by Presidential Executive Order 13089. Their mission is to lead, coordinate, and strengthen U.S. government actions to better preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems. The Task Force is co-chaired by the Departments of Commerce and of the Interior, and includes leaders of 12 federal agencies, seven U.S. states and territories, and three freely associated states.
Oct. 15, 2005
Policies, principles and process used in moving toward the goal of sustainability at USDA.
Sep. 19, 2007
FPL's research scientists are looking at ways to promote clean water, better homes, improved recycling processes, and healthier forests. Research concentrates on pulp and paper products, housing and structural uses of wood, wood preservation, wood and fungi identification, and finishing and restoration of wood products. In addition to traditional lines of research, FPL is responding to environmental pressures on the forest resource by using cutting-edge techniques to study recycling, develop environmentally friendly technology, and understand ecosystem-based forest management.
Jun. 10, 2008
(Seattle, Washington – June 9, 2008) The Department of Energy and CH2M Hill, their cleanup contractor for the Hanford Facility, have agreed to pay a $6800 penalty to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for failing to immediately notify the National Response Center following a spill of radioactive waste at the Facility in 2007. In addition to the penalty, the Company will spend $24,000 to provide new equipment for local emergency responders.
May. 25, 2021
DOE in partnership with the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI), announced a $6.5 million request for proposals (RFP) to develop new technologies for purifying non-traditional water sources. The advancements in desalination technologies will help propel the modernization of America's water infrastructure, increase access to clean, potable water and move the country towards net-zero emissions by 2050.
Jun. 8, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $8 million in funding to support projects that will improve the flexibility of the U.S. hydropower fleet and enhance electric grid reliability.
Hydropower is a flexible resource, meaning it can supply electricity immediately or store it to meet real-time demand. By improving flexibility, these projects will strengthen hydropower's ability to support an evolving electric grid that includes an increasing amount of variable renewable energy sources.
Jul. 26, 2022
The DOE announced a $96 million funding opportunity to support decarbonizing the domestic transportation sector. The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, create cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability. Non-road vehicles, including agricultural and construction equipment, rail, marine and aviation, are a major source of pollution, emitting more carbon pollution than any other sector of the U.S. economy. Lowering vehicle emissions will support President Biden's goal to achieve to net-zero economy by 2050. Further, in accordance with President Biden's Justice40 Initiative, applicants for this funding must show how proposed projects will benefit traditionally disadvantaged communities that lack access to clean energy sources.
May. 25, 2022
The DOE awarded $3.6 million to 18 groups and organizations through the Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize -- a first-of-its-kind competition designed to support entrepreneurship and innovation in communities historically underserved in federal climate and energy technology funding. The selected projects are helping develop the next wave of diverse clean energy business owners, executives and workforce that are creating bottom-up solutions for sustainable development. The Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize supports the Biden-Harris Administration's Justice40 initiative to put environmental and economic justice at the center of America's transition to a net-zero economy by 2050.
Sep. 15, 2023
DOE announced more than $6.3 million for six research and development projects to improve fish passage and protection technologies and reduce the environmental impacts of hydropower on species and ecosystems. Fish passage and protection technologies provide a way for fish to navigate barriers such as dams and impoundments and provide river connectivity by enabling fish movement and migrations. These selections support an increasingly important role for hydropower in providing grid reliability as the United States transitions to a clean energy system with more variable resources like wind and solar. These projects were selected as part of the Water Power Technologies Office's Advancing Fish Passage and Protection Technologies funding opportunity. Learn more about this and other water power funding opportunities.
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