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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency responsible for the development and enforcement of regulations for human health and environment protection. The agency researches and sets standards for environmental programs and delegates. It was founded in 1970 following the proposal ...
The maximum level of certain contaminants permitted in drinking water supplied by a public water system as set by EPA under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
The maximum level of a contaminant that is associated with no adverse health effects from drinking water containing that contaminant over a lifetime. For chemicals believed to cause cancer, the MCLGs are set at zero. MCLGs are not enforceable, but are ideal, health-based goals which are set in the National Primary Drinking Water Standards developed by EPA. MCLs are set as close to MCLGs as possible, considering costs and technology.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
The primary permitting program under the Clean Water Act which regulates all discharges to surface water.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
The primary communications center operated by the U.S. Coast Guard to receive reports of major chemical and oil spills and other hazardous substances into the environment. The NRC immediately relays reports to a predesignated federal On-Scene Coordinator.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
This EPA Office provides legal advice and service to all organizational elements of EPA, including the Office of Pesticide Programs.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
This EPA Office registers and regulates pesticides. It's mission is to protect public health and the environment from the risks posed by pesticides and to promote safer means of pest control.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
The federal official responsible for the coordination of a hazardous materials response action, as specified in individual Regional Contingency Plans. OSCs are predesignated by EPA for inland areas and by the U.S. Coast Guard for coastal areas. The OSC coordinates all federal containment, removal, and disposal efforts and resources during a pollution incident. The OSC is the point of contact for the coordination of federal efforts with those of the local response community. The OSC has access to extensive federal resources, including the National Strike Force, the Environmental Response Team, and Scientific Support Coordinators. The OSC can be a source of valuable support and information to the community.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
A computer program developed at ORD's NHEERL to determine relative potency estimates and PoDs for the index chemical.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
A list of citations of selected PDMS documents and/or studies, usually for a single pesticide active ingredient, sorted by MRID number or guideline number.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
Workplace exposure limits for contaminants established by OSHA.
Industry:Agricultural chemicals
