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	Environmental Protection Agency - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or sometimes USEPA) is an agency of the United States federal government charged with protecting human health and with safeguarding the natural environment: air, water, and land.
		The legislation here is general environmental protection legislation, and may also apply to other units of the government, including the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.
		The EPA is responsible for researching and setting national standards for a variety of environmental programs and delegates to states and tribes responsibility for issuing permits, and monitoring and enforcing compliance.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Environmental_Protection_Agency

	ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
		EPA is committed to addressing environmental justice concerns and is assuming a leadership role in environmental justice initiatives to enhance environmental quality for all populations in the United States.
		EPA also may not issue a regulation that has federalism implications and that preempts State law, unless the Agency consults with State and local officials early in the process of developing the proposed regulation.
		EPA estimates that the total annual respondent burden for the new paperwork requirements in the rule is approximately 61 hours per year and the annual respondent cost for the new paperwork requirements in the rule is approximately $12,653.
	www.aapfco.org /EPAZinc07-15.htm

	ENVIRONMENTAL_PROTECTION_AGENCY_(EPA).html
		Protection of public health and the environment and environmental stewardship are two key themes, as is reducing burden on the regulated community where environmental protections are maintained.
		EPA is responsible for researching and setting national standards for a variety of environmental programs, and delegates to States and tribes the responsibility for issuing permits and for monitoring and enforcing compliance.
		Developing and enforcing regulations: EPA works to develop and enforce regulations that implement environmental laws enacted by Congress.
	ciir.cs.umass.edu /ua/Fall2004/priorities/ENVIRONMENTAL_PROTECTION_AGENCY_(EPA).html

	EPA: ORD: NCER: Small Business Innovation Research
		The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is one of 11 federal agencies that participate in the SBIR Program established by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982.
		EPA announced the award of more than $2.6 million to 34 small companies for 38 projects to develop new technologies, including nanotechnologies, to control and monitor air pollution, treat wastewater, manage hazardous waste, improve recycling, and ensure safe buildings and drinking water security.
		EPA awards firm-fixed-price Phase I contracts of up to $70,000 and the period of performance is typically 6 months.
	es.epa.gov /ncer/sbir

	Environmental Protection Agency (Harpers.org)
		Several officials at the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that the administration has refused to perform scientific studies to determine the effects of its new mercury emissions policy, a policy that was largely written by the industries responsible for most mercury pollution.
		The Environmental Protection Agency issued its first comprehensive report on the American environment but failed to give much attention to global warming; it was reported last week that White House officials edited the passages that had originally focused on the subject.
		Seven states announced that they will file suit against the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to enforce the Clean Air Act, which requires the EPA to review and update its standards every eight years.
	www.harpers.org /EPA.html

	Environmental Protection Agency on Encyclopedia.com
		Environmental Protection Agency administrator Christine Todd Whitman is shown in her office January, 31, 2002.
		The EPA speaks out: the clean air interstate rule explained: the Environmental Protection Agency reviews how the multi-pollutant control concept is to work.
		At Deadline.(Late News)(research by Association for Environmental Health and Sciences)(Environmental Protection Agency's contracts with rubber industry)(accidents at United States Army Chemical Materials Agency)
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/E/EnvironP1rot.asp

	Howling At A Waning Moon: Environmental Protection Agency Archives
		Now, a new national environmental law organization is recommending that the EPA require the companies believed to be responsible for the pollution to provide groceries to those who rely on fish from the lake, and that the EPA immediately list the site and begin cleaning it.
		Environmental Integrity Project (http://www.enviromentalintegrity.org) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established in March of 2002 to advocate for more effective enforcement of environmental laws.
		Environmental Defense (http://www.edf.org) is a national nonprofit organization that links science, economics, and law to create innovative, equitable, and cost-effective solutions to the most urgent environmental problems.
	bobwhitson.typepad.com /howlings/environmental_protection_agency

	Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency
		Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency is an attached department of the Ministry of Environment and responsible to implement the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 in the country.
		Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency also provides all kind of technical assistance to the Ministry of Environment for formulation of environment policy and programmes.
		All efforts have been made to make the information as accurate as possible, Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency will not be responsible for any loss to any person caused by inaccuracy in the information available on this Website.
	www.environment.gov.pk

	Environmental Protection Agency definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Environmental Protection Agency: The US government agency founded to "protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment--air, water, and land--upon which life depends." The Environmental Protection Agency is known as the EPA.
		Environmental protection is an integral consideration in U.S. policies concerning natural resources, human health, economic growth, energy, transportation, agriculture, industry, and international trade, and these factors are similarly considered in establishing environmental policy.
		EPA will safeguard ecosystems and promote the health of natural communities that are integral to the quality of life in this nation.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13921

	EPA. Environmental Protection Agency
		The Complete EPA Strategic Plan - This document serves as a blueprint for taking EPA into the 21st Century and achieving critical public health and environmental protections for the American people over the next five years.
		Office of Water - is responsible for the Agency's water quality activities including development of national programs, technical policies, and regulations relating to drinking water, water quality, ground water, pollution source standards, and the protection of wetlands, marine, and estuarine areas.
		Office of Environmental Justice - serves as a focal point for ensuring that communities comprised predominately of people of color or low income populations receive protection under environmental laws.
	www.environmental-expert.com /directory/government-us.htm

	Environmental protection agency
		The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), created in 1970, is the central federal agency that is responsible for implementing most federal environmental protection statutes and coordinating environmental policies.
		The Agency is headed by an administrator and operates 10 regional offices, each headed by a Regional Administrator.
		- Post Your Case to an Environmental Law Attorney
	www.freeadvice.com /government_law/environmental/environmental_protection_agency.htm

	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
		PSAs provide information to residents of hurricane-affected areas Oct 12 - EPA, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, is providing prerecorded public service announcements (PSA) in English and Spanish on health and cleanup-related topics, to inform people in the hurricane-affected region.
		EPA, the State of California, tribes and others advise residents and recreational users of the river to avoid all direct contact with Klamath River water while the algae bloom is occurring.
		EPA, DOJ reach agreement with GE on Hudson PCB cleanup Oct 6 - The agreement calls for General Electric to construct the sediment processing facility, and for dredging to begin in spring 2007.
	www.epa.gov /epahome/index.html

	EPA: ORD: National Center For Environmental Research
		The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program is seeking applications proposing research to better understand the effect of tropospheric pollution (ozone and particulate matter) on surface ultraviolet radiation levels.
		The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing research in three areas of interest concerning the valuation of policy-relevant changes in environmentally-related human health risk.
		The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Graduate Fellowships for master’s and doctoral level students in the environmental fields of study.
	es.epa.gov /ncerqa

	Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) - Home Page
		In emergency situations such as this, EPA serves as the lead Agency for the cleanup of hazardous materials, including oil and gasoline.
		Get current emergency notifications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency - www.fema.gov
		Apply Today for the National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management
	www.epa.gov /iaq

	Environmental management - EPA/QPWS
		The Environmental Protection Agency deals with a wide range of environmental matters including protecting air, water and soil quality, managing waste, preventing or controlling pollution, managing the state’s coastline, and promoting sustainable industry.
		Environment guidelines help administering authorities like the Environmental Protection Agency and local government implement the Environmental Protection Act, its associated regulations and environmental protection policies.
		© The State of Queensland (Environmental Protection Agency) 2005.
	www.epa.qld.gov.au /environmental_management

	Encyclopedia: Environmental Protection Agency
		The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or sometimes USEPA) is an agency of the United States federal government charged with protecting human health and with safeguarding the natural environment: air, water, and land.
		The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is the head of the United States federal governments Environmental Protection Agency, and is thus responsible for enforcing the nations Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, as well as numerous other environmental statutes.
		The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970 is a United States environmental law that requires the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and enforce regulations to protect the general public from exposure to airborne contaminants that are known to be hazardous to human health.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Environmental-Protection-Agency (6314 words)

	EPA Stormwater Program - Office of Wastewater Management
		EPA remains the permitting authority in a few states, territories, and on most land in Indian Country.
		Most states are authorized to implement the Stormwater NPDES permitting program.
		EPA Stormwater Program - Office of Wastewater Management
	cfpub.epa.gov /npdes/home.cfm?program_id=6 (6314 words)

	Guam Environmental Protection Agency -- GEPA
		This year, Guam EPA and the Environmental Education Subcommittee of the Guam Water Planning Committee are organizing several events to celebrate Earth Week and raise environmental awareness.
		As Guam EPA celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, we are reminded now, more than ever, of the need to come together as a united island community to protect our precious natural resources and preserve our island's beauty for future generations.
		Guam EPA is instead issuing a blanket advisory against swimming at all public beaches due to the heavy rainfall and associated runoff for the week ending September 2.
	www.guamepa.govguam.net (6314 words)

	Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
		Environmental superhero Breathe Easy Man (rear) also was on hand for the Sept. 26 grand prize drawing.
		Read more about efforts to protect the waters of the Mississippi, the Illinois, the Missouri, and the Ohio Rivers in the latest issue of the IEPA's Environmental Progress magazine.
		The IEPA will once again present a Three Session Series covering the basics of Land Air and Water Environmental Compliance.
	www.epa.state.il.us (6314 words)

	Enviro$en$e - Common Sense Solutions to Environmental Problems
		EPA is in the process of updating this site by removing all static documents.
		Enviro$en$e, part of the U.S. EPA's web site, provides a single repository for pollution prevention, compliance assurance, and enforcement information and data bases.
		Our search engine searches multiple web sites (inside and outside the EPA), and offers assistance in preparing a search.
	es.epa.gov (6314 words)

	S.I. No. 13/1996: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ACT, 1992 (COMMENCEMENT) ORDER, 1996.
		Sections 100 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992, shall come into operation on the 22nd day of January, 1996.
		This Order may be cited as the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 (Commencement) Order, 1996.
		This Order brings into operation, with effect from 22 January 1996, sections 100 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 (No. 7 of 1992).
	www.irishstatutebook.ie /ZZSI13Y1996.html (6314 words)

	EPA MAIN - WELCOME TO OUR WEB SITE
		Economic progress in Taiwan has led to greater public awareness of environmental protection affairs.
		Thus, while being mindful of their own residential environmental quality, citizens should expand the scope of their concern to the society at large, the nation, and the entire world.
		Extensive information on EPA Programs, including resource and waste management, pollution control and monitoring, analysis, education, and recycling initiatives.
	www.epa.gov.tw /english (6314 words)

	Home
		The mission of the Agency is generally to be achieved through an
		The EPA is an implementing agency, a regulatory body
		effective and consistent enforcement of environmental laws and
	www.epa.gov.gh (6314 words)

	Environmental Protection Agency - SourceWatch
		The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), formed in 1970 under then-President Richard M. Nixon, is responsible for national issues of environmental health and shares responsibility for conservation with the Department of the Interior.
		"In setting limits on chemicals in food and water, the Environmental Protection Agency may rely on industry tests that expose people to poisons and raise ethical questions." The draft plan, calling for Bush administration political appointees to evaluate industry-funded human tests on a case-by-case basis, is expected to be finalized in 2006.
		Rule changes would let firms emit more before reporting it," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0509280147sep28,1,5979839.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed) Chicago Tribune, September 28, 2005: "Under a proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industrial companies would be freed from reporting most chemical releases of less than 5,000 pounds, up from 500 pounds under current law.
	www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=Environmental_Protection_Agency (634 words)

	US Environmental Protection Agency chief to resign
		US Environmental Protection AgencyAdministrator Christine Todd Whitman announced that she would resign, in a letter to President George W. Bush released Wednesday.
		"Our work has been guided by the strong belief that environmental protection and economic prosperity can and must go hand in hand, that the true measure of the value of any environmental policy is in the environmental results it produces," she wrote in her letter.
		Given her record in New Jersey, "where she made an effort on the environmental front, it was very surprising to see her reign over the wholesale dismantlement of 30 years of environmental legislation and regulation in the United States," Gardner said.
	www.spacedaily.com /2003/030521180519.q255agog.html (473 words)

	EPA: ORD: National Center For Environmental Research
		The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is seeking applications proposing approaches directed at avoiding or minimizing the generation of pollutants at the source.
		The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program is seeking applications proposing research to better understand the effect of tropospheric pollution (ozone and particulate matter) on surface ultraviolet radiation levels.
		With U.S. EPA poised to release voluntary guidelines for nanomaterial safety, regulatory issues were at the forefront of an agency workshop last week.
	es.epa.gov /ncer (1050 words)

	e-Texas Recommendations
		The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should be requested, by a resolution from the Texas Legislature, to provide maximum flexibility to the states in dealing with federal environmental programs and testing regulatory innovations.
		Increase Coordination with the US Environmental Protection Agency and Related National Associations
		Congress has requested a two-year assessment of federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations, with particular emphasis on its core programs and its relationship with state agencies.
	www.window.state.tx.us /etexas2001/recommend/ch10/enr07.html (1072 words)

	U.S. Mayor Article US Environmental Protection Agency Finds Low-Risk (November 3, 2003)
		US Environmental Protection Agency Finds Low-Risk (November 3, 2003)
		After years of review, the Agency found that treated biosolids that are land applied as a fertilizer and soil conditioner, a common municipal practice, pose very little risk to human health, the environment and wildlife if managed according to existing regulations.
		One of the findings reported by the Agency in the final Notice was a decline in dioxin concentrations in biosolids.
	www.usmayors.org /uscm/us_mayor_newspaper/documents/11_03_03/biosolids.asp (793 words)

	Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
		U.S. EPA’s Great Lakes National Program Office has determined that benthic macro invertebrates, or the community of organisms that live all or part of their lives at the bottom of streams, have fully recovered in the East Branch of the Black River.
		This is the first time any waterway on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes has recovered to this degree.
		Ohio EPA Responds to Misinformation in Canton Repository Regarding U.S. Geological Survey Ground Water Study for Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Solid Waste Management District
	www.epa.state.oh.us /index.html (793 words)

	EPA Guyana
		The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established under the Environmental Protection (EP) Act of 1996.
		To promote, facilitate and coordinate effective environmental management and protection; and the sustainable use of Guyana's natural resources.
		Please remember that Draft EIA's can be found under the following menus Environmental Management ==> EIA Process
	www.epaguyana.org (793 words)

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