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December 9, 1999 The following CERCLIS documents have been released from the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response in PDF format:

Improving Site Assessment: Combined PA/SI Assessments EPA-540-F-98-038 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Office of Emergency and Remedial Response (OERR) encourages the regions to combine Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Inspection (SI) activities, or conduct Integrated Assessments (IAs), to reduce repetitive tasks and ultimately costs. As is the case with its individual components, a combined PA/SI assessment is performed to determine what steps, if any, need to occur next at a site. This guidance document discusses elements and reporting requirements during each phase of the combined PA/SI assessment and supplements existing PA and SI guidance [49K].

Improving Site Assessment: Pre-CERCLIS Screening Assessments - Pre-CERCLIS screening is a review of information on potential Superfund sites to determine whether the site should be entered into EPA's Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS). Pre-CERCLIS screening is an initial low-cost look at potential sites to ensure that uncontaminated sites or sites ineligible under CERCLA are not unnecessarily entered into CERCLIS for further Superfund-financed assessment activities. This guidance document establishes minimum requirements for conducting pre-CERCLIS screening assessments and supplements existing pre-CERCLIS screening guidance [39K].

The Office of Pesticide Programs has released the following new biopesticide fact sheets:

Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 (021009) - is a naturally occurring widespread fungus that can be used to control various fungal diseases in food and non-food crops. It is approved only for use indoors. The fungus appears to have no adverse effects on humans or the environment.

Canola Oil (011332) - Canola oil is an edible vegetable oil that can be used to control insects on a wide variety of crops. Canola oil appears to have no adverse effects on humans or the environment.

National Clean Sediment Workshop - The Office of Water has released the proceedings from the National Clean Sediment workshop, held on December 7 - 11, 1998. The purpose of the workgroup was to provide input and coordinate the development of a strategy for determining the quality of surface water with respect to clean sediment. This site provides access to the program materials from the workshop .December 8, 1999

New from theOffice of Pesticide Programs:

Interim Fiscal Year 2000 Work Plan - The EPA is providing the interim fiscal year 2000 (FY2000) work plan for the Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, Office of Pesticide Programs, Registration Division (RD) in keeping with efforts to improve the transparency and flexibility in the registration program. With the publication of this work plan, RD is placing a large emphasis on new chemical, new use, and inert registration actions.

The following Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) contains the Agency's evaluation of the data base of the chemicals, its conclusions of the potential human health and environmental risks of the current product uses, and its decisions and conditions under which these uses and products will be eligible for reregistration. The REDs include the data and labeling requirements for products for reregistration. They may also include requirements for additional data (generic) on the active ingredient to confirm the risk assessments.

The following decisions have been released in PDF format:

EPTC RED (540 KB)	EPTC Fact Sheet (20 KB)	Oxythioquinox Fact Sheet (10 KB)
Sulfotepp RED (73 KB)	Sulfotepp Fact Sheet (16 KB)

December 7, 1999 The new Publications Search is now available - The Publication Search feature, located off of the EPA search page, makes it easier to locate EPA publication information. Information can be searched by document number, title, or keyword (Environmental Protection Agency).December 3, 1999 New from the Office of Solid Waste (Available as PDF Documents):

Complex Recycling Issues: Strategies for Record-Setting Waste Reduction in Multifamily Dwellings [357 K] - This fact sheet packet highlights record-setting multifamily dwelling (MFD) waste reduction programs. It lists the benefits of MFD waste reduction programs, addresses program implementation, responds to questions about creating and maintaining successful MFD recycling programs, gives tips from record-setters, and provides detailed descriptions of model programs.

Cutting the Waste Stream in Half: Community Record-Setters Show How (Report) [1,640 K] - This report features 18 communities with record-setting residential or municipal solid waste reduction levels. It examines the policies and strategies used to reach high diversion levels. This publication presents program features and characteristics common to many of the record-setting residential and commercial/institutional waste reduction programs. It provides methods for determining the cost-effectiveness of community waste reduction programs, presents tips to help communities replicate these successful programs, and includes in-depth profiles of the 18 record-setting communities.

Cutting the Waste Stream in Half: Community Record-Setters Show How (Summary) [1,295 K] - This fact sheet packet highlights record-setting waste reduction programs in 18 communities and summarizes information presented in the EPA report listed above.

National Source Reduction Characterization Report for Municipal Solid Waste in the United States [544 K] - This report estimates the quantity of source reduction of municipal solid waste that occurred in the United States in 1996 and looks at factors that drive waste prevention activities, such as design practices, operational changes, policy trends, and new technologies. It defines source reduction, explains the methodology used to calculate results, presents findings, and demonstrates source reduction activities with a variety of case studies.

"Painting the Town Green - Aberdeen Proving Ground Paint Pilot Project" - This case study examines the U.S.Department of Army 's Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program strategy, the assistance provided by the environmental standards organization, the result- ing cost savings and environmental benefits, lessons learned, and next steps. It also highlights another successful strategy for incorporating envi- ronmental concerns into federal purchasing decisions. It demonstrates that EPP can be an integral part of the government 's overall pollution prevention efforts. (Available as a PDF Document from the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics).

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Updated Simplified Air Quality Nonattainment Listings are now available - Designating an area nonattainment is a formal rulemaking process and EPA normally takes this action only after air quality standards have been exceeded for several consecutive years. .

Project XL 1999 Comprehensive Report - Project XL encourages environmental eXcellence and Leadership by those who must comply with EPA regulations and policies. Its experiments are testing new ways of achieving environmental protection - methods that are better for the environ-ment, better for project sponsors, and better for citizens. The 1999 Comprehensive Report highlights the past year's activities (Project XL).

December 1 The EPA has released the revised health effects assessment for the organophosphate pesticide Propetamphos. These documents contain the most current acute and chronic toxicological information on the organophosphates for the purpose of conducting human health risk assessments .

November 30 The EPA has released the Executive Summary for Dimethoate. This summary describes the uses and risks of the organophosphate pesticide Dimethoate.

November 29

New Regulatory Requirements for Certain Class V Injection Wells - These new requirements will protect public health and the environment by eliminating or reducing injection of wastes from large capacity cesspools and motor vehicle waste disposal wells .

Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Standards Environmental Fact Sheet - The EPA is conducting a 610 Review of the Solid Waste Disposal Facility Criteria, which were issued on October 9, 1991. Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires federal agencies to conduct periodic reviews of codified regulations that have significant economic impacts on small entities. This review must be conducted by a rule's tenth anniversary (Available as an Adobe PDF File [14 K] from the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response).

November 27 Proposed Strategies to Reduce Pollution in Lake Superior - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environment Canada are seeking comments on proposed strategies to reduce nine critical pollutants in the Lake Superior basin. The targeted pollutants are those most likely to adversely impact human or ecological health, as well as recreational activities, such as fishing or swimming(Great Lakes National Program Office).

November 26

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - has been revised. The site has undergone content and navigation changes to make locating information easier. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for developing, managing, and supporting a goals-based management system for the Agency that involves strategic planning and accountability for environmental, fiscal, and managerial results(The Office of the Chief Financial Officer).

The Office of Pesticide Programs has released the following Reregistration Eligibliltiy Decisions:

TPTH RED [PDF]	TPTH Fact Sheet [PDF]	TPTH Supporting Documents
TFM / Niclosamide RED [PDF]	TFM Fact Sheet [PDF]
Niclosamide Fact Sheet [PDF]	Fonofos Fact Sheet [PDF]

November 23

The EPA is releasing executive summaries for the Organophosphate Pesticides Oxydemeton-Methyl and Methidathion. The Technical Briefing for these pesticides will be held on December 8, 1999 in Sacramento, California(Office of Pesticides).

Clean Water Action Plan National Showcase Watersheds - This site recognizes exemplary stream corridor restoration projects. These projects focus on improving water quality, the natural environment, and the local community. Selected projects represent a variety of geographic locations and conditions, a balance of management and design, strong local, tribal and state leadership, public and private land use mix, and partnerships in stream corridor restoration. This website celebrates these successful projects as examples of accomplishments through restoration(Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds).

November 22

Hazardous Waste Identification Rule - The EPA is proposing to amend its regulations governing solid wastes that are designated as hazardous, because they have been mixed with, or derived-from listed hazardous wastes.This site provides information and data that supported the development of the 1999 Hazardous Waste Identification Rule (HWIR) proposal. Listed in 40 CFR 261.3(a)(2)(iii), 261.3(a)(2)(iv) and 261.3(c)(2)(i), these rules are currently in effect on an emergency basis and this rulemaking action formally proposes their retention. The Agency has the obligation to take final action on revisions to the mixture and derived-from rules by April 30, 2001, after public comments have been taken into consideration.

Preliminary Data Summary of Urban Storm Water Best Management Practices. EPA has completed a Preliminary Data Summary of Urban Storm Water Best Management Practices. The study is based largely on existing literature and data on best management practices (BMPs) that are used to control urban storm water runoff. EPA conducted the study to explore how the Effluent Guidelines program can contribute to the Agency's efforts in implementing the NPDES Storm Water Program (Office of Science and Technology).

Rapid Bioassessment Protocols For Use in Streams and Wadeable Rivers: Periphyton, Benthic Macroinvertebrates, and Fish (Second Edition) - (EPA 841-B-99-002) - This document describes refined and revised methods for conducting cost-effective biological assessments of streams and small rivers. It focuses on periphyton, benthic macroinvertebrates and fish assemblages, and on assessing the quality of the physical habitat.(Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds).

November 19 Chemical Registry System - This new system replaces the SIS/L (Screening Information System / LAN) Database. CRS is envisioned to be the way EPA's data customers (including the federal government, states, municipalities, scientists, industry, public interest groups and concerned citizens) search for and ultimately get to all EPA chemical information, documents and regulations. It is searchable by chemical identity: CAS Number and chemical name, Molecular Formula, Chemical Type, Definition, or Other Data Identifiers.

Acid Rain Progress Report - This report describes progress made by the Acid Rain Program to address this environmental problem. It provides both basic information about the nature of acid deposition and detailed descriptions of how key indicators have changed .

November 18 Brownfields Economic Initiatives - The EPA is accepting applications and proposals for the following four programs:

The EPA is accepting applications for Brownfields Job Training and Development Demonstration Pilots until March 3. About 10 pilots will be accepted by the end of May with funding up to $200,000 each over two-years.

The EPA is accepting proposals for supplemental assistance for the National Brownfields Assessment Pilots until Dec. 22. Assessment pilots awarded on or before Sept. 30 1998, may apply for up to $150,0000 for continuance and expansion of their brownfields assessment efforts.

The EPA is accepting proposals for Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund Pilots until Feb. 7, 2000. The pilots, which are funded up to $500,000, test cleanup and redevelopment planning models, direct special efforts toward removing regulatory barriers without sacrificing protectiveness and facilitate coordinated environmental cleanup and redevelopment efforts at the federal, state and local levels.

The Environmental Protection Agency will begin accepting applications for Brownfields Job Training and Development Demonstration Pilots through March 3, 2000. The application period will close March 3, 2000 and the Agency intends to competitively select ten Pilots by May, 2000.

Energy Star Buildings program - now provides access to the Building program and other energy star program information from one single location. Small businesses and corporations can find information about energy efficient building technologies, access benchmarking tools, and locate providers of energy efficient products and services(Energy Star).

Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (Public Law 106-40) - The recently enacted Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act establishes new provisions for reporting and disseminating information under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The law has two distinct parts that pertain to: Flammable fuels; and Public access to OCA (also known as "worst-case scenario") data. This new site provides access to the law, a list of frequently asked questions about the law, and various fact sheets(Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office).

November 17 Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division - The APPCD researches, develops, and demonstrates air pollution prevention and control technologies for manufacturing and processing industries, power plants, incinerators, indoor environments, and sources of greenhouse gases. Many of the Division's websites have been either newly created or revised to provide current information and easier navigation.

Air Pollution Technology Branch - This website has been reorganized for easier navigation.

Atmospheric Protection Branch - This website has been revised.

Emissions Characterization and Prevention Branch - This is a new site.

Indoor Environment Management Branch - This is site has been revised for easier navigation.

The Mercury Research Strategy - This document describes a research program that provides information, methods, models, and data to address key scientific questions which will reduce uncertainties currently limiting the Agency's ability to assess and manage mercury and methylmercury risks. (National Center for Environmental Assessment).

Sociodemographic Data Used For Identifying Potentially Highly Exposed Populations EPA/600/R-99/060 - This document assists assessors in identifying and enumerating potentially highly exposed populations. This document presents data relating to factors which potentially impact an individual or group's exposure to environmental contaminants based on activity patterns (how time is spent), microenvironments (locations where time is spent), and other socio-demographic data such as age, gender, race and economic status(National Center for Environmental Assessment).

Region 8 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Site - This site serves as a summary to the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA). It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to the requirements of the law. Here you can find basic RCRA facts, community and tribal resources, and resources about hazardous and solid waste(Region 8).

November 16 New PDF documents from the Office of Mobile Sources:

Phase II Reformulated Gasoline: The Next Major Step Toward Cleaner Air (EPA420-F-99-042) - Phase II of the reformulated gasoline program begins January 1, 2000. The formula for gasoline sold in cities and states that participate in the reformulated gasoline program will again be adjusted to help them move toward cleaner air. The Phase II program will further improve air quality in cities with the worst smog by removing an additional 41,000 tons of smog-forming pollutants from the air. It will also cut emissions of toxic pollutants by 22 percent. [128 Kb PDF]

Emission Facts - This fact sheet discusses the benefits of Reformulated Gasoline including: air quality benefits; performance and fuel economy ; production cost and retail price; and oxygen requirements. [12 Kb PDF]

The Health Assessment Document for Diesel Emissions, SAB Review Draft (PDF) EPA/600/8-90/057D November 1999 - This assessment represents the Agency's first comprehensive review of health effects from exposure to exhaust from diesel engines. The EPA wanted to be aware of the current health issues as it continues with Clean Air Act regulatory programs. This health assessment addresses key themes or questions such as (1) the health effects of concern for humans, (2) the best insight as to the mode of action and measure of dose/exposure for the toxic response(s), (3) what dose-response analysis suggests about the possible impact/risk to a human population, and (4) the overall nature of the hazard and the related confidence or uncertainties. (The full document is available as a 3.2 Mb PDF document from the National Center for Environmental Assessment).

Buying a New Residential Central Air Conditioner: What You Should Know about Refrigerants - This factsheet describes information homeowners may wish to consider when purchasing a central residential A/C system or heat pump. The fact sheet addresses how much longer the ozone-depleting R-22 refrigerant will be available for use in these systems. It also assists consumers in deciding whether to purchase an R-22 system or a system that uses a non-ozone-depleting refrigerant (Stratospheric Protection Division).

New fact sheets from the Office of Pesticide Programs:

Bacillus subtilis MBI 600 (129082) - Bacillus subtilis MBI 600 is a bacterium which is used in fungicide products as a treatment for a variety of different seeds. Products containing this active ingredient are used for the suppression of root diseases and seedling diseases caused by certain fungi. Use of the fungicide is not expected to harm humans or the environment.

Maple lactone (2-cyclopenten-1-one, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl) (004049) - Maple lactone is used in a cockroach attractant trap. Use of these traps is not expected to have adverse health effects on humans or pets.

Bacillus cereus strain BP01 (119801) - Bacillus cereus strain BP01 is a microbial plant regulator that is used on cotton to produce higher quality cotton at lower cost. Use of this plant regulator is not expected to cause adverse effects to humans or the environment, including non-target plants.

Pollution Prevention Information Network FY 2000 Grant Information - The EPA expects to have approximately $1 million available in grant funds to support the nation-wide network of pollution prevention information providers(Pollution Prevention Information Network).

Handle with Care: How to Throw Out Used Insulin Syringes and Lancets at Home: A Booklet for Young People with Diabetes and their Families - This new booklet gives kids easy directions and illustrations on how to protect family members and waste handlers from injury, while keeping the environment clean and safe (Available as a PDF document [476 KB] from the Office of Solid Waste).

November 12 New from the Office of Pesticides:

Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) documents and fact sheets are available in PDF format for the following chemicals:

Captan Fact sheet (22 Kb PDF) - Captan is a fungicide used to control diseases on orchard crops, seed treatments, ornamentals, lawns and turf, and is also used as an in-can preservative in adhesives and paint.

Captan Reregistration Eligiblity Decision (705 Kb PDF)

Folpet Fact Sheet (30 KB PDF) - Folpet is a fungicide used to control scab (sphaceloma) on avocados; wood rot fungi, mold/mildew, and spoilage fungi on wood and other surfaces.

Folpet Reregistration Eligibility Decision (428 Kb PDF)

Pebulate Fact Sheet (21 Kb PDF) - Pebulate is an herbicide used for control of grassy and broadleaf weeds in sugar beets, tobacco, and tomatoes.

Pebulate Reregistration Eligibility Decision (454Kb PDF)

Biological Pesticide Fact Sheets - The EPA has released several new biological pesticide fact sheets.

Potassium bicarbonate (073508) and Sodium bicarbonate (073505) - Potassium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate are naturally occurring compounds that are not expected to have adverse effects on humans or the environment when used as fungicides.

Bacillus subtilis GBO3 (129068) - Bacillus subtilis GBO3 is a bacterium that is used as a fungicide on flower and ornamental seeds, and on a variety of agricultural seeds. The bacterium colonizes the developing root system of the plant and thus competes with certain fungal disease organisms. Use of the fungicide is not expected to harm humans or the environment.

Bacillus sphaericus Serotype H5a5b strain 2362 (128128) - This pesticide active ingredient is a naturally occurring bacterium that is found in the United States and throughout the world. It kills mosquito larvae when the larvae ingest the bacterial spores in moist or wet areas such as lakes, coasts, streams, swamps, and drainage ditches.

November 10 The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund - page has been updated. It provides access to the SRF's Up Newsletter, a Management Manual of sample documents, and updated State capitalization grant and allotment figures.

Airs Graphics Web - provides access to maps and charts of pollution information. AGWeb shows the locations of air pollution ponitoring sites and "point" emission sources. It shows daily values of Pollutant Standards Index(PSI) for a specific county or metropolitan area.(Air Quality Planing and Standards).

New from the Office of Pesticide Programs:

The preliminary human health and environmental risk assessments for the organophosphate pesticides Dicrotophos and Trichlorfon are available. Comments on these assessments are due by January 10, 2000.

November 9 Draft report Mercury Sources and Regulations, 1999 Update - The Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy is an effort to reduce mercury and other persistent toxic substances in the Great Lakes. This report documents what is occuring in the United States. This report seeks to gather information about the sources and uses of pollutants. In addition, the report also analyses current regulations, initiatives and programs which manage or control these pollutants (Great Lakes National Program Office).

November 8 The Binational Toxics Strategy site - has been redesigned. The site now includes a including a new structure and navigational features. Visitors can now search just the Binational Toxics Strategy and "Toxics" areas of the EPA web site. The BNS Toxics Strategy site helps work toward the goal of virtual elimination of persistent toxic substances from the Great Lakes Basin in order to protect and ensure the health and integrity of the Great Lakes ecosystem(Great Lakes National Program Office).

Proposed Rule for Storage, Treatment, Transportation, and Disposal of Mixed Waste - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks to amend its regulations under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to provide a conditional exemption from certain requirements for eligible mixed waste. EPA is requesting public comments on this proposed action.

The RCRA, Superfund & EPCRA Hotline website - has been updated to provide easier access to information. The site provides access to the hotline, fax on demand services, regional and state contacts, training information, and other information resources to help answer your questions .

November 4 Frequently Asked Questions - The EPA's History Office has expanded its Frequently Asked Questions site. This website includes answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Agency's origins, purpose, and goals (History Office).

November 3 An Overview of NOx Allowance Allocation Methods - This memo overviews the nine NOx allowance allocation methods utilized in the Economic Analysis of Alternate Methods of Allocating NOx Emission Allowances (Available as a PDF document).

Economic Analysis of Alternate Methods of Allocating NOx Emission Allowances - The EPA proposed three options for the initial allocation to electricity generators, in which distributions of allowances would be updated periodically in response to the fuel used or the electricity produced by individual sources. This report evaluates the consequences of adopting the three proposed options. The report also indicates the likely differences from one EPA option to another along the dimensions selected by EPA for analysis. It does not, however, reach conclusions as to which option the EPA should select or prefer (Available as a PDF document).

Tier II Software is now available - The Tier II Reporting software walks you through the preparation of the Tier II reporting form due annually under EPCRA. Version 3.0 brings the software package into compliance for Y2K. Version 2.1 is not Y2K compliant; it will continue to work up until December 31, 1999 (Chemical Emergency Prevention and Preparedness Office).

November 2 Technical Guidance Document, August 1998 - This document provides managers and field biologists with functional methods and approaches for bioassessment and biocriteria in lakes and reservoirs .

Improved Collection of MTBE-Related Information - MTBE in drinking-water sources is of concern because it is a possible human carcinogen and it has low taste and odor thresholds which can make a water supply nonpotable even at low concentrations. This revised site provides easy acces to a variety of different MTBE resources .

The EPA has concluded ozone mapping for 1999. Information for the past year is available in the archives. Ozone mapping will resume for all areas on May 1, 2000 .November 1, 1999

NPDES Storm Water Phase II Final Rule - was signed by Administrator Browner on October 29, 1999. The 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act mandated EPA to develop a tiered implementation strategy for the NPDES Storm Water Program. The second phase of this approach, the Storm Water Phase II Final Rule, covers: regulated small MS4s, construction activity from 1-5 acres, and revision to the "no exposure" exclusion for industrial facilities (Office of Wastewater Management).

October 29

Model Ordinances to Protect Local Resources - Many communities across the nation are facing challenges associated with natural resource degradation due to rapid growth and development. Local governments need to have legal authorities in place to shape development and to protect resources. This web site helps local governments by providing the necessary information needed to develop effective resource protection ordinances (Office of Oceans Wetlands and Watersheds).

EPA Operating Permits Program - Each year in the U.S., industrial operations emit nearly 100 million tons of pollutants into the air. The Operating Permits page provides information on the air permitting process of the Clean Air Act. The site has been enhanced to include information on different types of permitting such as Title IV and Title V permitting information, as well as New Source Review.

October 28

	New from the Office of Pesticide Programs: FQPA Progress Report: Implementing the Food Quality Protection Act, The report details EPA's progress in implementing the requirements of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). (899 KB, PDF) The preliminary human health and environmental fate and effects risk assessments for Chlorpyrifos are now available.
	The Office of Solid Waste Website - has been redesigned to provide greater access to solid waste information and other resources.

October 27

Monitored Natural Attenuation - Information resources on MNA have been significantly expanded, updated, and re-organized. .

New Biopesticide Factsheets from the Office of Pesticide Programs:

Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K1026 (006474) - is a microbial pesticide that can be used to treat germinating seeds or roots and stems of certain stone fruit (such as cherries and plums), nut trees, and ornamentals to protect them from crown gall disease.

Bacillus thuringiensis delta endotoxins (Cry1Ac and Cry1C) - is used for controlling moth larvae on a wide range of crops.

Citronella (Oil of Citronella) (021901)

Jojoba Oil(067200) - Jojoba oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the jojoba bean. When applied to crops, pesticide products containing the oil can control white flies; jojoba oil products are also approved for controlling powdery mildew on grapes and ornamentals.

Killed Myrothecium verrucaria: Fermentation Solids and Solubles(119204)

Mapping, and Public Outreach Handbook - People who live in communities with high ozone levels can use timely and accurate information to make informed decisions about how to protect their health from ozone exposure and when to take actions to reduce local ozone levels. This handbook is designed to provide you with step-by-step instructions about how to provide this information to your community. .

Diesel Fuel Information - Information about diesel fuel can be found at this new website.(Office of Mobile Sources).

October 22

Integrated Assessment Released for Comment - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce, invites public comments on an integrated assessment of the causes and consequences of hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico as required by section 604(a) of Public Law 105-383. The Integrated Assessment was prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Working Group under the auspices of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (CENR) and will be delivered to the President, Congress and the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force.

The revised human health assessments for the organophosphate pesticides Naled and Fenthion are now available from the Office of Pesticides Programs.

October 20 Proposed Drinking Water Standards for Radon - The EPA is proposing new regulations to reduce the public health risks from radon.

October 15 The Office of Science Coordination and Policy (OSCP) - The Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS) has created a new office which will focus on providing leadership, coordination, sysnthesis, and peer review of cross-cutting and emerging science and science policy issues.

Endocrine Disruptors - This web site provides information about the endocrine system and why certain chemicals can affect it, how the EPA Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program was developed, and the current status of EPA's implementation activities .

The Science Advisory Panel (SAP) website is now within the new Office of Science Coordination and Policy (OSCP) .

Nonpoint Source Pollution - The NPS website has been completely redesigned. The site's layout, design, and navigation, have been improved to provide easier methods of accessing information about NPS pollution. .

October 14 National Study on Class V Underground Injection Control Wells (EPA/816-R-99-014) - The study of Class V underground injection wells required by a 1997 consent decree with the Sierra Club (Sierra Club v. Browner, D.D.C., Civil Action No. 93-2644 NHJ). The study was conducted to develop background information to use in evaluating the risk that these wells pose to underground drinking water supplies and if additional federal regulation is warranted.

October 12 The Children's Health website has been redesigned. The site's layout, design, and navigation, have been improved to provide easier methods of accessing information about Children's Health. This site communicates information about how children are affected by environmental pollutants and what is being done to minimize possible health effects (Office of Children's Health).

Strategy for Research on Environmental Risks to Children External Peer Review Draft - The Draft Strategy for Research on Environmental Risks to Children describes the research directions that EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) will follow over the next five years in its Children's Health Program (National Center for Environmental Assessment).October 8 New from the Office of Pesticide Programs:

The human health effects preliminary risk assessment for the organophosphate pesticide Chloryprifos-methyl is now available.

The revised human health and environmental fate and effects assessments for the organophosphate pesticides Naled and Temephos are now available.

October 7 The following new documents are available in PDF format from the Office of Mobile Sources:

Regulatory Announcement - Proposed Strategy to Reduce Emissions from Heavy Duty Vehicles (EPA420-F-99-034) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a strategy to significantly reduce emissions from on-highway heavy-duty vehicles .

The EPA is seeking public comments on Proposed Rule - Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from 2004 and Later Model Year Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Vehicles; Revision of Light-duty Truck Definition. Comments are due by December 2, 1999. The EPA will hold a public hearing on November 2, 1999 at the Top of the Tower, 1717 Arch Street, 51st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

The Draft Regulatory Impact Analysis: Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from Highway Heavy-Duty Engines - The draft Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) for this proposal presents analysis and supporting data for the new provisions EPA .

Corrective Action for Solid Waste Management Units at Hazardous Waste Management Facilities; Partial Withdrawal of Rulemaking Proposal - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing our decision to withdraw most provisions of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for corrective action for solid waste management units (SWMUs) at hazardous waste management facilities (also known as the 1990 Subpart S proposal) published on July 27, 1990 .

New from the Office of Water:

About Contaminated Sediments - Many of the sediments in our rivers, lakes, and oceans have been contaminated by pollutants. Find out what contaminated sediments are, who they affect, and what you can do to reduce the impact of pollutants on our nation's rivers, lakes, and streams.

Guidance on the Privatization of Federally Funded Wastewater Treatment Facilities (Available in PDF format) - This guidance will serve as a reference for local governments and private companies that are interested in obtaining an introductory understanding of the privatization process. It provides an overview of the factors that should be considered by a local government eval-uating privatization. Finally, it describes the information local governments must develop for EPA's review and approval of proposed privatization arrangements.

October 6 The Pesticides and Mosquito Control fact sheet - This fact sheet answers common questions on health and environmental concerns for pesticides used in mosquito control October 5 Public comments on the EPA's National Nutrient Strategy Document (July 1998) have been released
October 4 The EMPACT website - has been redesigned to provide better access to environmental monitoring information

Cleanup 2000 - RCRA Cleanup Reforms - While there has been considerable progress made in implementing the Corrective Action requirements, various organizations, state agencies and others have raised a few concerns. Therefore, the Agency is taking an opportunity to re-evaluate its Corrective Action Program. This re-evaluation comes in the form of the RCRA Cleanup Reforms

Brownfields Workforce Development Fact Sheet (EPA 500-F-99-287)- The EPA believes that workforce development and job training are the critical links between environmental cleanup and safe and sustainable community redevelopment. These efforts help to guarantee that brownfields cleanup and redevelopment have the trained workforce needed to revitalize contaminated properties, and that local community members have an opportunity to compete in the economic mainstream.

The EPA will be extending the comment period on the proposed regulatory revisions to the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES) and Water Quality Standards (WQSs) Programs by 60 days to Dec. 22, 1999 as published in the

October 1 The 2000 Fuel Economy Guide - is now available

Fuel Economy Trends Report (EPA420-R-99-018)- This report examines trends in U.S. light duty automotive technology and fuel economy trends for the model years 1975 through 1999

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Protect your health with these:

Mattress Dust mite-Bedbug protector, 100% Waterproof, Hypoallergenic, Zippered

Handheld Allergen Vacuum Cleaner with UV Sanitizing for Allergies and Pet, Kills Mite, Virus, Molds, True HEPA with Powerful Suction removes Hair, Dander, Pollen, Dust,

Immune Support Supplement with Quercetin, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D3

GermGuardian Air Purifier with UV-C Light and HEPA 13 Filter, Removes 99.97% of Pollutants

HEPA Air Purifier, HEPA Air Cleaner with Washable Pre-Filter, AQI Display, ECO Mode, Sleep Mode, Pet Mode for Pets, Dust, Pollen, Removes 99.97% of Particles, Smoke, Mold, Pet Dander, Dust, Odors

Interesting Reads:

THE PREPPER'S CANNING & PRESERVING BIBLE: [13 in 1] Your Path to Food Self-Sufficiency. Canning, Dehydrating, Fermenting, Pickling & More, Plus The Food Preservation Calendar for a Sustainable Pantry

The Backyard Homestead: Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre! Paperback

The Citizens' Guide to Geologic Hazards: A Guide to Understanding Geologic Hazards Including Asbestos, Radon, Swelling Soils, Earthquakes, Volcanoes

The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming

Book: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History Paperback

Save water AND money with this showerhead adapter, it lets the water flow until the water is hot, then shuts off water flow until you restart it, ShowerStart TSV Hot Water Standby Adapter

Amazon's Echo Dot - inexpensive automation to control household devices and save money.

 

Eat healthier AND save money: Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric 8 QT Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer, Sterilizer, Pot is Stainless Steel