Regulatory Links

REGULATORY LINKS

Phase II Stormwater Regulation

Underground Storage Tanks

Air Quality/Air Pollution

Water/Wastewater

Solid & Hazardous Waste

Remediation & Construction

Phase II Stormwater Regulation

EPA Fact Sheet for the Phase II Rule

EPA's Site for Best Management Practices - Provides links to EPA documents and websites on the topic of BMPs

Measurable Goals for Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s

Center for Watershed Protection - Provide technical information, model ordinances, articles, workshops, and much more

Stormwater Managers Resources Center - Extensive site containing a library, slideshows, ordinance documents, fact sheets, etc.

National Stormwater Best Management Practices Database

Non-Point Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) - An educational program for land use decision makers

Links to Other Stormwater Sites

State Storm Water Program Sites

Underground Storage Tanks

Steel Tank Institute

Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute

U.S. EPA - Underground Storage Tanks

Air Quality/Air Pollution Links

U.S. EPA Office of Air and Radiation Home Page - EPA site dealing with air quality issues such as: indoor and outdoor air quality, stationary and mobile air pollution sources, radon, acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, and pollution prevention.

U.S. EPA Technology Transfer Network (TTN) - An EPA site sponsored by EPA's Office of Air Quality and Planning Standards, useful for all facets of air permitting.

Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS) database - A computer-based repository of information about airborne pollution in the US and various WHO member countries.

The Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act - EPA's plain English explanation of the 1990 Clean Air Act

Water/Wastewater Links

U.S. EPA Office of Water - EPA Site covering water quality, groundwater protection, wastewater treatment, and other water issues.

USGS Water Resources - USGS site dealing with water quality, rainfall, ground and surface waters, and other water resources.

Water On-line - Online support for the water and wastewater industries including a journal, discussion forums, a place to advertise RFP's and RFQ's and more.

Water Environment Federation (WEF) - A not-for profit technical and educational organization which aims to preserve and enhance the global water environment.

American Water Works Association (AWWA) - An association dedicated to the provision of same drinking water.

Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) - An association which represents the interests and concerns of the nation's larger metropolitan water supply agencies.

Solid & Hazardous Waste Links

U.S. EPA Office of Solid Waste - EPA information on RCRA, solid waste generation, transport and treatment/disposal, recycling issues, and more.

U.S. EPA Superfund Web Site

Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information - This site provides information about treatment technologies, organizations, publications, and other tools useful for hazardous waste clean-up.

Remediation & Construction Links

U.S. EPA Brownfields Site - EPA website providing information on the prevention, assessment, safe clean up, and sustainable reuse of brownfields.

Connecticut Remediation Standard Regulations - Detailed guidance and standards that may be used at any site to determine whether or not remediation of contamination is necessary to protect human health and the environment.

Construction Specifications Institute - An individual membership technical society whose core purpose is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment. Provides technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows.

Energy Tax Credit Links

New York State Green Building Initiative

Tax Credit Legislation Overview

Tax Credit Queuing and Application Process

Health & Safety Links

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - This site provides up-to-date regulatory and technical information on the Hazard Communication standard, the HAZWOPR standard, asbestos standards, compliance, and indoor air quality. All the Title 29 of the CFR is available on-line.

The OSHA Interactive Expert Advisors - Informational software regarding general industry hazards, confined spaces, asbestos, lead, fire, and other OSHA issues.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - This site has been developed to provide information on the services of NIOSH. This agency is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illness and injury. Access to the NIOSH database, NIOSH directory, NIOSH publications, and research agenda are also available.

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - This site provides access to the Hazardous Substance Release/Health Effects database. This database gives information on the release of hazardous substances from emergency events and Superfund sites.

Federal/Government Links

State Environmental Departments

U.S. EPA home page - EPA's home on the internet.

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - DOT's site provides access to current news and information from press releases, fact sheets and a searchable information index. Links to other sites such as the Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are also available.

USGS home page - USGS home page with biology, geology, mapping and water resources.

1995/1996/1997 Title 40 - Code of Federal Regulations - This site provides the most current version of the Title 40 CFR available on-line. The database is not searchable, but individual sections can be downloaded and printed as they appear in the Code.

Government Printing Office Database - This site offers several useful databases including the Federal Register which is updated daily. Other databases include the U.S. Code, the Unified Agenda, and Congressional Bills.

University of California, Government Document Search - This site contains a complete list of GPO documents with an easy to use search feature.

EPA Sector Notebooks - The EPA Office of Compliance developed this site to provide key indicators that holistically present air, water, and land pollutant release data for 18 selected major industrial groups. Each sector-specific "notebook" provides detailed information on pollution prevention techniques, regulatory requirements, innovative programs, as well as other valuable topics.

National Response Center (NRC) - This site contains background information on the NRC as well as spill reporting information and legislative requirements.

The Federal Web Locator Villanova Law School's comprehensive list of federal government agencies, departments, etc. on the Internet.

National Resources Defense Council - Features the latest news from Capitol Hill plus information on the state of our air, water, land, and health.

General Links

Solvent Alternatives Guide (SAGE) - Provides useful information on solvent substitution and selection of appropriate non-hazardous or less hazardous solvent alternatives.

Environmental Recycling Hotline - Provides immediate recycling information in your area when you enter your zip code.

National Center of Environmental Information and Technology (NCEIT) - Problem-solving resource center to address environmental problems and promote the development of innovative technologies that promote productivity while protecting the environment.

EPA's Envirofacts - This is a relational database combining data from four major EPA programs: RCRIS with information on hazardous waste transporters, generators, and T.S.D.F. facilities; CERCLIS with information on Superfund and NPL sites; TRIS with data on the release and transfer of more than 300 chemicals; and PCS which has data on more than 75,000 water discharge permits.

Global Network of Environment and Technology (GNET) - GNET provides continually-updated information on innovative environmental technologies, business and news. GNET seeks to promote sustainable development and environmental remediation through technological innovation.

Global Recycling Network (GRN) - GRN is a public site providing a variety of recycling-related information.

Environmental Web Directory - Large environmental directory with links to numerous topics.

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