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EPA Region 2 knows that there are a myriad of environmental requirements that a facility may be subject to and it may appear overwhelming at first glance. As a result, we created this portal to direct organizations to available tools (e.g. websites, guidance documents, training materials, fact sheets) that are designed to increase a facility's understanding of federal environmental regulations. If the information you are looking for is not here, please feel free to call EPA Region 2's Compliance Assistance Hotline at (212) 637-4050. We will  be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

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caulkEPA Announces Guidance to Communities on PCBs in Caulk of Buildings Constructed or Renovated Between 1950 and 1978

EPA recently announced a series of steps that building owners and school administrators should take to reduce exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls or PCBs that may be found in caulk in many buildings constructed or renovated between 1950 and 1978. The agency is also conducting new research to better understand the risks posed by caulk containing PCBs. PCBs are man-made chemicals can affect the immune system, reproductive system, nervous system and endocrine system and are potentially cancer-causing if they build up in the body over long periods of time. "PCBs have been banned for the last 30 years for most uses,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “But unfortunately high levels of PCBs are present in many buildings and facilities constructed prior to the PCB ban, including most recently some schools. We’re concerned about the potential risks associated with exposure to these PCBs and we’re recommending practical, common sense steps to reduce this exposure as we improve our understanding of the science.

Press Release | Read More About PCBs in Caulk in Older Buildings

 

Crushed Stone and Sand and Gravel OperationNow Available: Storm Water Compliance Assistance Website for the Ready Mixed Concrete, Crushed Stone and Sand and Gravel Industry

Stormwater runoff from ready mixed concrete, crushed stone, and sand and gravel facilities can have a significant impact on water quality by contributing sediment and other pollutants to creeks, streams, lakes, etc. This website was developed by EPA to help this sector comply with the federal storm water requirements under the Clean Water Act and protect our water bodies and contains, among other things, an industrial storm water pollution prevention plan qick reference guide; a national menu of storm water best management practices, as well as industry-specific storm water presentations and training.

 

Upcoming Workshops/Conferences

November 3-5: New England & Mid-Atlantic States Federal Facilities Environmental Conference

 

Below are sectors and/or regulations where inspectors have found high non-compliance rates and are therefore priority areas for enforcement. We strongly recommend conducting self-audits and voluntarily disclosing any violations found to EPA under EPA's Audit Policy.

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