Important Message on Clean-up Target Levels for 1,4-Dioxane Letter to EPA Region 3 state directors of RCRA Corrective Action programs on the appropriate health risk level for the contaminant 1,4-dioxane for use as a clean-up goal at RCRA Corrective Action sites and sites remediated under state voluntary clean-up programs.

National Enforcement Strategy for Corrective Action (NESCA) Part of EPA's Integrated Cleanup Initiative, NESCA is designed to identify and implement improvements to EPA's Corrective Action program that will help it achieve its 2020 goal of final cleanup remedies at 95% of all RCRA Corrective Action facilities.

Interim Final Guidance on Institutional Controls - Released in November 2010, this document provides an overview of EPA policies regarding the life cycle of institutional controls. This document has not yet been finalized, but progress updates can be found by clicking on the link above.

Interactive Map of Unused RCRA sites – To facilitate the reuse of non-operating RCRA sites, this new map shows the location and total size of unused RCRA facilities and includes links to fact sheets.

Region 3’s Sustainability Partnership – EPA's Mid-Atlantic office launched the Sustainability Partnership initiative which is designed to assist major organizations become more sustainable through a holistic approach to "going green." Rather than addressing energy or waste issues alone, for example, the Sustainability Partnership encourages broad multimedia assessment and action to help an organization become more sustainable.

Greener Cleanups - A new EPA web resource focusing on initiatives related to achieving greener cleanups, including lessons learned, success stories, current developments, and upcoming events.

Marjol Battery Site - The second construction season for the Marjol Battery site is complete. For more information, see the fact sheet or Gould's Marjol Web site.

Renewable Energy Incentive Fact Sheets – Renewable Energy Incentive Fact Sheets at the federal and state level are available to spur land revitalization efforts.

Exide Investigation, Reading PA -- Prior to the Clean Air Act of 1970, Exide's past operations contributed to lead emissions that impacted the surrounding communities. The investigation focuses on the delineation of the soil lead contamination and the cleanup of properties that have been adversely impacted by the lead emissions. Learn about the investigation.