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Focuses on the efforts of the United States Environmental Protection Agency in installing energy-efficient technology in all of the nation's commercial buildings, in an attempt to reduce pollution and promote economic growth and competitiveness through environmental protection. Information about the stages under the federal agency's Energy Star Buildings program. INSET: EPA's Energy Star Buildings Partner of the Year..

Criticizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Superfund program for its involvement in different controversies and disputes over contentious issues such as liability have delayed the reauthorization process. Prevalence of bipartisan disagreements; Actions to take for EPA's administrative reforms to the Superfund program; Improvements needed. INSET: Key resources can answer Superfund questions..

Reports on the environmental risk faced by disadvantaged people and minority groups which is one of the primary concerns of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Bill Clinton's administration. Executive Order on Environmental Justice; Reason behind environmental focus on environmental-justice issues; Question on whether poverty or race influences environmental statistics.

The article reports on U.S. Environment Protection Agency standards for sulfur content in diesel fuel. Harmful emissions from locomotives, most marine vessels, and land-based nonroad engines have been reduced effective June 1, 2007. Under a 2004 clean-air regulation established by the agency, refineries must reduce sulfur from current levels of around 3,000 parts per million in nonroad diesel fuel to a maximum of 500 ppm, with few exceptions.

Reports on the proposal by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that would allow states to include economic incentive programs in their plans to meet air quality standards governing smog, soot and other harmful substances. Four types of incentive programs; Web site for more information.

Presents the two reports of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. `1996 Toxics Release Inventory Public Data Release--10 years of Right-to-Know: Industry Sector Analyses'; `Draft Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks'; Availability of the reports.

Reports that the United States Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft strategy to cut mercury and other priority toxic chemicals, intended to protect the environment. Main elements of the draft environmental protection strategy; Availability of copies of the draft plan.

Reports on the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) administrative Superfund reforms to initiate efficient clean ups and to encourage more companies to redevelop abandoned industrial sites. Enforcement policies that reduce liability barriers on purchasers of contaminated properties; Increased use of alternative dispute resolution.

Reports on the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) expansion of its supplemental environmental project policy. Methods adopted for settlement enforcement; Benefits of supplemental environmental projects; Features of the revised policy; Contact information.

The article reports on the audit report findings issued by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on February 1, 2013 contested by the Chemical Safety Board (CSB).

The article reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has decided to exempt farmers from reporting animal waste air hazards. The agency said the exemption will allow authorities to focus on hazardous substances that need a response, and will free farmers from a reporting burden. But farmers are still required to report hazardous substances released into the air, such as emissions from ammonia tanks.

The article reports on the court-ordered lead emissions reduction issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The revision made to the National Ambient Air Quality Standard lowers the limit of lead emissions to 0.15 micrograms per cubic meter of air from the previous limit of 1.5 micrograms. However, some have noted that several areas of the new program need to be improved although environmental groups compliment on the effort to revise the rule.

The article reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces its reductions in environmental penalties for business owners that self-audit and correct any discovered violations. It states that under the new interim policy, the new owners of existing businesses may receive even greater penalty reductions for correcting and disclosing a wider range of violations. It notes that the agency is accepting public comment until October 30, 2008.

The article reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) has released the brochure, entitled "Current best practices for preventing asbestos exposure among brake and clutch repair workers." The brochure is designed to provide health and safety information for mechanics who may work with automotive components containing asbestos. It emphasizes the need to prevent asbestos fibers from escaping into the air during repair work.

The article reports that a proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reduced the level of waste disposal information that manufacturing facilities are required to release, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Under the new rule, companies releasing less than 2,000 pounds of a particular chemical can file a short form that does not detail amounts of chemicals released. It is estimated that the new rule would save facilities $900 annually.

The article reports on the new rule in the US that will protect drinking water for the Americans. The Environmental Protection Agency states that the rule is intended for utilities that provide water from underground sources. The rule also requires greater vigilance for potential contamination by disease-causing microorganisms.

The article reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has strengthened its rules for dry cleaners that use perchloroethylene. The final rule requires dry-cleaning facilities in residential buildings to phase-out perchloroethylene machines by 2020. The EPA suggests that owners of such machines use enhanced technology to detect and repair leaks as they occur.

The article discusses the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) report on the air toxics program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report concluded that EPA should develop a plan to improve the management of its air toxics program. It suggested developing a prioritization plan, timetables and estimates of resources needed to meet its statutory obligations.

Reports that the 2003 data on toxic chemical releases has been published earlier than previous years through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's first annual electronic Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Requirements of the TRI program; Web site address at which the electronic version has been made available for viewing.

Reports on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's issuance of final rule establishing regulations for concentrated aquatic animal production at farm-raised fish facilities. Coverage and provisions of the rules.

Reports on the release of the Clean Air Rules of 2004 by Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S. Issues addressed in the Interstate Air Rule; Regulation of mercury power plants; Schedule for the finalization of the Nonroad Diesel Rule.

Focuses on the letter issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requiring emission and ground-level ozone health standards for states and tribal nations. Boundaries for attainment and nonattainment areas for the national 8-hour ozone standard; Objectives of EPA in issuing the letter; Emphasis on health standards.

Focuses on the speech delivered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mike Leavitt on personal environmental philosophy delivered before the agency employees of EPA. Personal philosophy of Levitt; Aspirations for the agency; Emphasis on enforcement.

Reports on U.S. President George W. Bush's selection of Utah Governor Mike Leavitt to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Leavitt's stand on various environmental issues; Top EPA officials which recently resigned from the agency.

Reports that the United States Supreme Court upheld the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set safety and health regulations. Court's stand on industry assertions that the EPA should consider economic factors when setting new air quality standards; Court's view on the tough standards for ozone and soot set by the agency in 1997; Reaction of environmental groups to the ruling. INSET: The Standard in Question..

Reports on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's establishment of limitations for wastewater discharges from solid and hazardous waste landfills. Application of the rule to landfills that discharge water directly into waterways; Restrictions on the discharge of pollutants; Reduction of at least 900,000 pounds of pollutants.

Reports on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's development of new standards for dioxin. Setting of a limit for dioxin in sewage sludge; Creation of monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for dioxin; Contact information.

Summarizes two reports published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that details innovative approaches to environmental regulations enforcement and compliance and the benefits of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Self-auditing by the regulated community promoted by the agency; Costs of complying with the amendments.

Provides information on the report `Aiming for Excellence: Actions to Encourage Stewardship and Accelerate Environmental Progress,' wherein the United States Environmental Protection Agency outlined its environmental protection efforts. Web site for the report.

Discusses the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Chemical Manufacturers Association's (CMA) publication of a report that examines the causes of environmental violations in several federal civil enforcement cases between 1990 and 1995. Leading causes of violations; Effect of CMA Responsible Care program; Suggested government and industry adjustments.

Outlines the United States Environmental Protection Agency's intention to streamline environmental regulatory permitting with an initiative that will focus on five critical areas. Agency's plan to work closely with states that have authority to issue permits; Goals of the initiative; Revision of the system.

Focuses on environmental policies and projects included in the budget proposal of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the fiscal year 2000. Includes programs to combat urban sprawl and climate change due to global warming; Commendation on EPA's non-regulatory measures in its budget proposal.

Reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued final rules to remove three chemicals from the Toxic Release Inventory report. Rationale for the deletions of the chemicals; Year application of deletions and rule modifications; Contact information.

Reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the results of the 1993 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Reports on industrial releases; Background on the TRI; Availability of the TRI data on the Internet; Contact information.