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Topic: Ontario. Advisory Committee on Environmental Standards
The "Takings Clause" of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution seems clear enough: when the government takes an individual's property, it must pay him or her for it. The "Sagebrush Rebellion" refers to the numerous incarnations of a movement to privatize public lands and contain environmental regulation. This latest rebellion is a populist mobilization of historically disenfranchised western small-time property-owners by developmental interests. A rhetorical...
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Regulations and standards relative to air quality control in Colorado are defined in this publication. Presented first are definitions of terms, a statement of intent, and general provisions applicable to all emission control regulations adopted by the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission. Following this, three regulations are enumerated: (1) Emission Control Regulations for Particulates (fuel-burning equipment, refuse-burning equipment, manufacturing processes, and fugitive dust), Smoke...
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Heating and cooling account for 50-70% of the energy consumed in the average American home. Heating water accounts for another 20%. A poorly insulated home loses much of this energy, causing drafty rooms and high energy bills. This fact sheet discusses how to determine if your home needs more insulation, the additional thermal resistance (called R-value) you would need, and what kind of insulation you should buy. It describes options for installing insulation, including do-it-yourself...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is finalizing an alternative set of generator requirements applicable to laboratories owned by eligible academic entities, as defined in this final rule. The rule provides a flexible and protective set of regulations that address the specific nature of hazardous waste generation and accumulation in laboratories at colleges and universities, as well as other eligible academic entities formally affiliated with colleges and universities. This...
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This document consists of a collection of fact sheets about the use of pesticides in schools and how to reduce it. The sheets are: (1) "Alternatives to Using Pesticides in Schools: What Is Integrated Pest Management?"; (2) "Health Effects of 48 Commonly Used Pesticides in Schools"; (3) "The Schooling of State Pesticide Laws--2002 Update: A Review of State Pesticide Laws Regarding Schools" (Kagan Owens and Jay Feldman); (4) "Ten Myths behind Pesticide-Dependent...
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An energy audit is an effective method to determine how much energy a home uses each year, whether the energy is being used efficiently, and where a home wastes energy. This fact sheet describes tools and techniques used for home energy audits, as well as how to perform a do-it-yourself audit. It discusses professionals who conduct home energy audits, how to carefully select a professional home auditor, and what to do when your home is being audited. Also included are detailed illustrations and...
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This bibliography identifies key books, reports, and documents for research in the areas of environmental protection, management, and science. The titles included are those used most frequently by librarians and their staffs working in Environmental Protection Agency libraries in support of the Agency's mission. Recommended titles are listed under the topics: air, bibliographies, dictionaries and glossaries, directories, encyclopedias, environmental management, environmental policy, general...
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This manual emphasizes the health relationships in the physical school environment and provides environmental criteria by which existing or planned facilities can be evaluated. Individual chapters deal with school health programs; planning for new schools; school site selection, building plan, and plan review; water supply; plumbing; sewage disposal; food service facilities and operation; illumination; thermal environment; acoustics; injury control; solid waste management; anthropod and rodent...
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One hundred and twenty-nine citations comprise this general bibliography on the environment. The listings provide the most current information on environmental studies, research, and programs (see also SO 008 762). Most date from 1974 through 1975. Commercially published books and government and state reports make up the bulk of the bibliographic entries. The citations are alphabetized by author and include the title, date, number of pages, and availability. An author and title index and a list...
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Included is a literature review which comprehensively discusses knowledge of the sulfur oxides commonly found in the atmosphere. The subject content is represented by the 10 chapter titles: Physical and Chemical Properties and the Atmospheric Reactions of the Oxides of Sulfur; Sources and Methods of Measurements of Sulfur Oxides in the Atmosphere; Atmospheric Concentrations of Sulfur Oxides; Effects of Sulfur Oxides in the Atmosphere on Materials; Effects of Sulfur Oxides in the Atmosphere on...
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An attempt to gather and organize information regarding acoustics in schools, and a planning guide for school architects and administrators, this report can be useful at various stages in school design, particularly analysis, planning and construction. To accomplish these goals two attitudes are necessary -- (1) acoustics must be thought of as more than "removal of noise," and (2) the concept of acoustics as an "after the fact" curative for sound problems should be replaced...
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This training manual presents material on basic bacteriological laboratory procedures as required by Federal Register Water Quality Guidelines. Course topics include: characteristics, occurrences, and significance of bacterial indicators of pollution; bacteriological water quality standards and criteria; collection and handling of samples; laboratory test procedures; and data analysis. The material is designed for students who can perform basic bacteriological laboratory procedures such as...
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In 2001, the Environmental Studies Senior Capstone Seminar class at Denison University helped the state of Ohio work to prevent harmful pesticide use in schools. In cooperation with Ohio State University's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools Program, Denison conducted a statewide survey of school districts to determine current pest management strategies. The 42-item survey asked about school location, fiscal data, and demographics; general practices regarding pest management; pests...
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This document contains the federal guidelines for meeting the specific requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. These guidelines are also intended to assist in meeting the regulations for grant assisted facility construction and to provide information on the key elements to be included in the operation plans for wastewater treatment facilities. The guidelines include the following areas: (1) federal and state insepctions; (2) staffing and training; (3) process...
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This manual is intended to assist pesticide applicators in the area of aquatic pest control meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Agriculture for certification. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Aquatic Pest Control Guide served as a basis for this manual. The six sections presented describe: (1) Aquatic pest control; (2) Plant management; (3) Vertebrate management; (4) Invertebrate management; (5) Swimming pools; and (6) Environmental considerations and restrictions. A...
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To assist states in developing air quality standards, this book offers a review of literature related to atmospheric particulates and the development of criteria for air quality. It not only summarizes the current scientific knowledge of particulate air pollution, but points up the major deficiencies in that knowledge and the need for further research. Focused upon is total particulate matter of the kind normally measured by high-volume and paper-tape sampling methods and by dustfall...
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This issue of "Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools" Update ("IAQ TfS" Update) contains the following items: (1) News and Events; (2) IAQ Profile: Establishing Your Baseline for Long-Term Success (Feature Article); (3) Insight into Excellence: Belleville Township High School District #201, 2009 Leadership Award Winner; and (4) Have Your Questions Answered.
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Brochure relays Information about the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule for Property Managers.
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Recommended standards for control of exposure to asbestos dust in the workplace are set out from the following standpoints: environmental, medical, labeling, personal protective equipment and clothing, apprisal of employees, work practices, and monitoring and recordkeeping requirements. The goal is maintenance of a low level of concentration to preclude initiation of diseases resulting from exposure, in accordance with provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The biologic...
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This booklet provides basic information on septic system use and maintenance. Written for current and prospective homeowners, it offers guidelines for proper operation of household septic systems. In addition, (1) components of individual systems are diagrammatically explained; (2) suggestions for maintenance are outlined; (3) problem areas and potential health hazards are identified and discussed; (4) recommendations for the selection of a site are given; and (5) installation and maintenance...
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EPA periodically sent out newsletters by email to renovation firms with important information and reminders.
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EPA periodically sent out newsletters by email to renovation firms with important information and reminders.
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EPA periodically sent out newsletters by email to renovation firms with important information and reminders.
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Adjustments to the HUD National Survey Dust Data for Section 403 Analyses Final Report, EPA 747-R-96-011 [NLIC # 422] December 1996 This report provides adjustments to the HUD National Survey Dust Data for Section 403 Analyses.
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This report is included in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) environmental protection technology series which describes research performed to develop and demonstrate instrumentation, equipment and methodology to repair or prevent environmental degradation from point and non-point sources of pollution. This document is a summary of a nationwide study to determine the current knowledge and techniques of land application of municipal treatment plant effluents and industrial wastewaters....
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Developed as part of the International Year of Disabled Persons, the guide is intended to help planners, architects, and designers to accommodate the built environment of developing regions for disabled persons. Guidelines focus on public building in urban or village settings and emphasize simple solutions to common problems. Following an introductory section which provides background information, a second section examines such general considerations as six categories of disabled persons (and...
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Conversion Equations for Use in Section 403 Rulemaking Technical Report, EPA 747-R-96-012 December 1997 This report presents equations used to carry out various conversions between wipe lead loading and vacuum lead loading.
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Analysis of Lead Dust Clearance Testing Technical Report, EPA 747-R-01-005 December 2001
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Lead Exposure Associated with Renovation and Remodeling Activities: Phase I, Environmental Field Sampling Study, Volume I: Technical Report EPA 747-R-96-005 [NLIC # 404] May 1997 Presents results and conclusions from a study of the extent to which persons engaged in R&R activities are exposed to lead, disturb lead, and create a lead hazard to building occupants.
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French language version of Protect Your Family Pamphlet (Protégez votre famille du plomb dans votre maison) explaining dangers of lead in your home and how to protect your family from lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Portrait Layout
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Tagalog language version of March 2021 Protect Your Family Pamphlet (Protektahan ang Iyong Pamilya mula sa Lead sa Iyong Tahanan) explaining dangers of lead in your home and how to protect your family from lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Portrait Layout
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Effect of In-Home Educational Intervention on Children's Blood Lead Levels in Milwaukee, Technical Report EPA 747-R-95-009 [NLIC # 708] April, 1996 Presents the results of a study conducted in Milwaukee in 1991-1993 that investigated whether children's blood lead levels declined after in-home educational visits.
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Flyer to be distributed to contractors to inform them of the advantages of getting lead-safe renovation training and firm certification.
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Lead-Cleaning Efficacy Follow-Up Study Technical Report, EPA 747-R-98-008 October 1998
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Chinese Traditional language version of March 2021 Protect Your Family Pamphlet (保護你的 家庭，不 要讓鉛進 入你的家) explaining dangers of lead in your home and how to protect your family from lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 . Portrait Layout
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Russian language version of March 2021 Protect Your Family Pamphlet (В Вашем доме: защитите свою семью от свинца) explaining dangers of lead in your home and how to protect your family from lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Portrait Layout
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Sources of Lead in Soil: A Literature Review Volume II: Study Abstracts Final Report, EPA 747-R-98-001b June 1996 Presents abstracts of the 36 studies included in a literature review on the sources of elevated lead-soil concentrations.
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A Plenipotentiary Conference to Conclude and International Convention on Trade in Certain Species of Wildlife was held in Washington, D.C., February 12 through March 2, 1973. Its purpose was to prepare and adopt a convention on export, import, and transit of certain species of wild fauna and flora. Representatives and observers from 90 countries met in fulfillment of the recommendation stated in Resolution 99.3 of the U.N. Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, June, 1972. Included in...
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Lead Exposure Associated with Renovation and Remodeling Activities: Phase IV, Worker Characterization and Blood-Lead Study of R&R Workers Who Specialize in Renovation of Old or Historic Homes March 1999 Full Report, EPA 747-R-99-00 [NLIC # 408] Report on exposure to lead in renovation and remodeling leading to blood-lead concentrations.
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Chinese Simplified language version of March 2021 Protect Your Family Pamphlet ( 保护您的 家人远离 家中的铅 中毒) explaining dangers of lead in your home and how to protect your family from lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Booklet Layout
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Chinese Simplified language version of March 2021 Protect Your Family Pamphlet ( 保护您的 家人远离 家中的铅 中毒) explaining dangers of lead in your home and how to protect your family from lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Portrait Layout
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Laboratory Evaluation of Dust and Dust Lead Recoveries for Samplers and Vacuum Cleaners, Volume II: Appendices from the Quality Assurance Project Plan Technical Report, EPA 747-R-94-004B March 1995
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Numerous scientific investigations show that air inside office buildings and residences can be contaminated by a large variety of toxic contaminants, some in concentrations sufficient to adversely affect the health of those exposed. The internal building environment of new or recently remodeled buildings may be responsible for illnesses sometimes referred to as "tight building syndrome" or "sick building syndrome." This guide to the literature on indoor air pollution is not...
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Arabic language version of March 2021 Protect Your Family Pamphlet (إحم أسرتك من الرصاص الموجود في بيتك) explaining explaining dangers of lead in your home and how to protect your family from lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Portrait Layout
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Final Report for the Pilot Study of Targeting Elevated Blood-Lead Levels in Children, Executive summary EPA 747-R-93-011 [NLIC # 439] September 1993 Final summary is an excerpt from the final report on a pilot study on blood lead levels in children.
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Somali language version of March 2021 Protect Your Family Pamphlet (Ka Badbaa di Qoyska Halista Leedhka) explaining dangers of lead in your home and how to protect your family from lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Booklet Layout
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Final Report for the Comprehensive Abatement Performance Study, Volume I Summary Report, EPA 230-R-94-013a April 1996 Report on a 1990 EPA and HUD Comprehensive Abatement Performance Study that concluded lead-based paint abatements are effective.
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Sources of Lead in Soil: A Literature Review Final Report EPA 747-R-98-001a [NLIC # 450] February 1998 Presents the results of a literature review on the sources of elevated soil-lead concentrations and the basis upon which elevated levels were attributed to a particular source
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Analysis of Composite Wipe Samples for Lead Content Final Report. EPA 747-R-96-003 [NLIC # 444] July 1, 1996 This study found that compositing two or four wipes into a single sample is a viable alternative for the analysis of lead in dust wipe samples and results in cost savings.
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