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OPPT Publications - Alphabetical Listing

This page lists publications available on the Web or by mail from the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT). Items available online can be downloaded by clicking on the "HTML" or "PDF" links, while documents available only in print will have a source listed for obtaining a hardcopy version.

You can find older and superceded materials at the OPPT Archive page.

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A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y

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Aberdeen Proving Ground Paint Pilot Project See Painting the Town Green

Accreditation Application for (Lead) Training Programs (Form). [PDF]

Action Plan for Mercury, 1998
PDF version of Action Plan for Mercury (140K)
This action plan focuses on regulatory and voluntary actions, enforcement and compliance, research, and outreach to characterize and reduce risks associated with mercury (a PBT chemical).

Alternative Technologies for Making Holes Conductive: Cleaner Technologies for Printed Wiring Board Manufacturers [PDF] (600 KB)
EPA/744-R-98-002
September 1998, 44 pages

Alternative Technologies for Surface Finishing Summary [PDF]
EPA/744-R-01-001
June 2001, 43 pages

Annual Report for EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT): Program Activities Report for EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999
EPA 745-K-99-003
December 1999

Annual Report for EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Fiscal Year 1997 [PDF] Information at this link provided for reference purposes only
EPA/745-R-98-003
1998

Annual Report for EPA's OPPT, Fiscal Year 1996
EPA/745-R-97-001
1997
Available from the National Service Center for Environmental Publications, 1-800-490-9198.

Annual Report of the OPPT, Fiscal Year 1995 Information at this link provided for reference purposes only
EPA/745-R-96-005
1996

Apparel Care and the Environment - Alternative Technologies and Labeling [Proceedings]
EPA/744-R-96-002
September 1996, 220 pages
PDF Version of Apparel Care and the Environment - Alternative Technologies and Labeling [Proceedings] (2900 MB)

Applying Environmental Accounting to Electroplating Operations: An In-Depth Analysis [PDF] (165KB)
EPA-742-R-97-003
May 1997, 54 pages

Asbestos Documents
Provides a list of asbestos-related documents.

The Asbestos Informer
EPA/340/1-90-020
1990
Provides general description of asbestos, its uses, and its health effects. Aimed at a general audience.

Asbestos in the Home: A Homeowner's Guide
EPA/910/K-92-001
1990
Responds to frequently asked questions about asbestos and provides information to help the homeowner make informed decisions about its care and maintenance.

Asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Adequately Wet Guidance
EPA/340/1-90-019
1990
Provides guidance to asbestos inspectors and the regulated community on how to determine if friable asbestos containing materials are adequately wet as required by the Asbestos NESHAP.

Asbestos NESHAP Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials (RACM) Guidance
EPA/340/1-90-018
1990
Assists asbestos inspectors and the regulated community in determining whether or not a material is RACM and thus subject to the Asbestos NESHAP.

Aspects Evaluation [IEMS] [PDF format] (37 KB)

Assessment of the U.S. EPA EJP2 Grant Program [PDF] (305KB)
EPA-742-R-01-002
August 2000, 85 pages

Automotive Refinishing Industry: Isocyanates Profile
May 1997

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y

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Background Document to the Asbestos NESHAP
EPA/450/3-90-017
1990
Summary of comments regarding proposed revisions to the asbestos NESHAP, along with responses to these comments.

Background Report on Fertilizer Use, Contaminants and Regulations [PDF]
EPA 747-R-98-003
January 1999
The purpose of this report is to provide backgroud information on fertilizer use, consumption patterns, composition, and regulations.

BEES 3.0: Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability
EPA-742-R-02-001
November 2002, manual + CD-ROM
BEES Software download info

Best Practices for the Paint Mixing Room [auto refinishers]
EPA/744-F-00-003
June 2000, 2 pages
PDF Version of Best Practices for the Paint Mixing Room [auto refinishers] (80 KB)

Best Practices for Auto Refinishers When Spray Painting
EPA/744-F-00-002
June 2000, 1 page
PDF Version of Best Practices for Auto Refinishers When Spray Painting (82 KB)

Boilerplate Memorandum of Understanding: Formulators& #151;"Commercial Cleaning" [PDF] (24 KB)

Boilerplate Memorandum of Understanding: Formulators for Institutional Laundries [PDF] (17 KB)

Building Partnerships for Environmental Improvement
EPA-744-R-99-003
November 1999, 170 pages
Available through PPIC

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y

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Caso de Estudio #1 del Proyecto de Flexografia: Reducci�n de VOC en la Flexografia [PDF] (211 KB).
EPA/744-F-96-013a
En Español
marzo de 1997, 4 paginas
For the English version, see Flexography Project Case Study #1: Reducing VOCs in Flexography

Caso de Estudio #2 del Proyecto de Flexografia: Aprendiendo de tres companiasque redujeron las emisiones de VOC [PDF] (211 KB).
EPA/744-F-96-016
En Español
junio de 1997, 4 paginas
For the English version, see Flexography Project Case Study #2: Learning from Three Companies that Reduced VOC Emissions

Caso de Estudio #1 del Proyecto de Impresion de Serifgrafia: Reduccion del Uso de Reactivos Quimicos de Recuperacion en Serigrafia [PDF] (410 KB)
EPA/744-F-93-015
En Español
octubre 1995, 4 paginas
For the English version, see Screen Printing Project Case Study #1: Reducing the Use of Reclamation Chemicals in Screen Cleaning

Caso de Estudio #2 del Proyecto de Impresion de Serigrafia: Cambio de Equipo y Reduccion del Uso de Solvente en la Recuperacion de Tamices [PDF] (204 KB)
EPA/744-F-96-011
En Español
septembre 1996, 4 paginas
For the English version, see Screen Printing Project Case Study #2: Changing Equipment and Reducing Solvent Use in Screen Reclamation

Caso de Estudio #3 del Proyecto de Impresion de Serigrafia: Innovaciones de Adhesivos, Limpieza de Tamices, y Recuperacion de Tamices [PDF](231 KB).
EPA/744-F-96-012
En Español
octubre de 1996, 4 paginas
For the English version, see, Screen Printing Project Case Study #3: Innovations in Adhesives, Screen Cleaning, and Screen Reclamation

El Certamen Presidencial sobre Quimica Verde: Otorgamiento de Premios [PDF]
EPA-744-F-02-001S
En Español
febrero de 2002, 2 paginas
For English version, see Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge: Awards Opportunities [PDF]

El Certamen Presidencial sobre Quimica Verde: Subvenciones para la Investigacion
EPA-744-F-02-002S
En Español
febrero de 2002, 2 paginas
For English version, see The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge: Research Grant Opportunities (Fact Sheet) [PDF]

Chemical Advisory and Notice of Potential Risk: Skin exposure to molten 2,4-Dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) can cause rapid death
2000.
PDF version of Chemical Advisory and Notice of Potential Risk: Skin exposure to molten 2,4-Dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) can cause rapid death (67K)
Joint EPA/OSHA advisory providing notice of potential risk to certain occupational exposures to 2,4-DCP.

Chemical Hazard Data Availability Study [PDF] 1998
EPA's Chemical Hazard Data Availability Study summarizes current knowledge of High Production Volume (HPV) chemicals, finding major gaps in the basic information readily available to the public.

Chemical Screening Tool For Exposures & Environmental Releases (ChemSTEER)
ChemSTEER estimates occupational inhalation and dermal exposure to a chemical during manufacturing, processing, and use activities involving the chemical. Estimates releases of a chemical to air, water, and land that are associated with manufacturing, processing, and use of the chemical.

Chemicals in Our Community
Please Note:
Three EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics publications, "Chemicals in Progress Bulletin", "Chemicals in Our Community", and "Chemicals in the Environment" will no longer be published. Reprints and Internet versions will also no longer be available. If you have questions, please contact Georgianne McDonald, at 202-564-8597.

Choosing the Right Gloves for Painting Cars
EPA/744-F-00-005
June 2000
PDF Version of Choosing the Right Gloves for Painting Cars (92 KB)

City of Santa Monica's Environmental Purchasing: A Case Study [PDF]
EPA/742/R-98/001
1998

The Cleaner Guide
EPA/744-F-01-007
June 2001, 9 pages
PDF Version of The Cleaner Guide
Note: This document is available online only.

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA): A Methodology and Resource Guide
EPA/744-R-95-002
December 1996, 509 pages
Describes the methods and resources used by the DfE Program to compare the risk, cost, and performance of alternative products, processes, and technologies.

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes
EPA/744-B-98-001
June 1998, 450 pages
PDF Version of Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes (1800 MB)

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes Fact Sheet
EPA/744-F-98-011
June 1998, 2 pages
PDF Version of Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes Fact Sheet (45 KB)
KOREAN Version of Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes Fact Sheet [PDF], (530 KB)
Para la versi�n de Español, vea Hoja de Datos del Programa de Cuidado de Tejidos y Prendas de Vestir: Evaluaci�n de Substitutos con Tecnologia Menos Contaminante, (CTSA) para Procesos Profesionales de Limpieza de Tejidos

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes: Peer Review Process
EPA/744-P-98-002
June 1998, 146 pages
PDF Version of Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes: Peer Review Process (1100 MB)

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes: SUMMARY
EPA/744-S-98-001
June 1998, 42 pages
PDF Version of Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes: SUMMARY (931 KB)

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment: Lithographic Blanket Washes
EPA/744-R-97-006
September 1997, 447 pages
PDF Version of Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment: Lithographic Blanket Washes (2,548 KB)

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment: Screen Reclamation (Screen Printing) [DRAFT]
EPA/744-R-94-005a
September 1994, 680 pages

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment: Screen Reclamation (Screen Printing) [DRAFT] - Executive Summary
EPA-744-R-94-005
September 1994, 23 pages

Cleaning National Parks: Using Environmentally Preferable Janitorial Products at Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks [PDF] (3.84MB)
EPA-908-R-00-001
March 2000, 66 pages

Cleaning Products Pilot Project Fact Sheet [PDF] (317KB)
EPA-742-F-97-001
February 1997, 8 pages

Cleaning Products Pilot Project (Case Study) [PDF] (396KB)
EPA-742-R-97-002
February 1997, 20 pages

Common Questions on the Asbestos NESHAP
EPA/340/1-90-021
1990
Answers the most commonly asked questions about the Asbestos NESHAP for demolitions and renovations. Many of the questions relate to how a demolition or renovation contractor or building owner can best comply with the regulation.

Computer Display Project Fact Sheet
EPA/744-F98-010
August 1998; 2 pages
PDF Version of Computer Display Project Fact Sheet (75 KB)

Computer Display Industry and Technology Profile
EPA/744-R-98-005
December 1998; 67 pages

Considerations for Partnership [Formulator Partnership Initiative]
EPA/744-F-98-009
January 1999

Considerations for Partnership [Industrial & Institutional Laundry]
EPA/744-F-98-009
January 1999

Consumer Labeling Initiative (CLI) Consumer Research
Explains CLI research and provides links to documents. CLI is a voluntary research project to learn how consumers interact with the product labels on indoor insecticides, outdoor pesticides and herbicides, and houshold hard Surface cleaners. The following documents were used for a survey begun in May, 1998.