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Why hasn’t the Norwood Landfill Site been identified as a Superfund Site? Two nearby landfills, Folcroft and Clearview, which were established and in use at the same time as Norwood Landfill and Dump have both been designated as Superfund sites.
EPA is still conducting its investigation of the Norwood Landfill Site to determine if it should be placed on the National Priorities List (NPL), or Superfund List. Thus far, the data collected has not demonstrated that the site warrants placement on the NPL. Both the Folcroft and Clearview Landfills went…
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Are churches that have Sunday school classes, daycare centers, or kindergartens regulated under the Asbestos Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) applies to public and private non-profit elementary and secondary schools. The term ‘non-profit elementary or secondary school’ means any elementary or secondary school as defined in section 198 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Under this Act, the terms elementary…
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Do the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requirements apply to charter schools that provide online elementary and secondary education through learning centers and/or directly in the home?
If the charter school providing online education is considered an elementary or secondary school under relevant state law and the facility where such online education is located qualifies as a “school building” under AHERA, then that same charter school’s learning center would also be covered by the AHERA requirements. Since…
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Do the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requirements in 40 CFR part 763 mandating routine facility inspections and management plan development apply to for-profit private schools as they apply in public K-12 schools?
AHERA requirements for facility inspections and management plan development do not apply to for-profit private schools, but they do apply to non-profit private K-12 schools. This exemption for private for-profit schools was directly mandated in the enabling legislation (the AHERA statute). Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos…
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Where can I find older NEI data (prior to 2008)?
The raw data and summaries that are still available (dating back to 1990) can be obtained from the web page https://www.epa.gov/air-emissions-inventories/pollutant-emissions-summary-files-earlier-neis . Starting with 2001 data, a more limited selection of summary files are available.
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What are the basic mold cleanup steps?
The key to mold control is moisture control. Scrub mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry completely. Fix plumbing leaks and other water problems as soon as possible. Dry all items completely. Absorbent or porous materials, such as ceiling tiles and carpet, may have to be thrown…
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How do I get Indoor airPLUS labels for my homes?
EPA provides accredited Rating Providers and ENERGY STAR HCO/MROs with a tool for printing labels and certificates for Indoor airPLUS qualified homes. Raters should request labels via their Rating Provider or ENERGY STAR HCO/MRO. Rating Providers and HCOs may request blank labels by contacting Indoor_airPLUS@epa.gov .
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To whom do I send completed Indoor airPLUS verification checklists?
File each completed Indoor airPLUS Verification Checklist with the rating file for the qualified home, according to your Rating Provider's requirements. Keep them with the completed ENERGY STAR Inspection Checklists. There is no need to send them to EPA.
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Is Indoor airPLUS a green building program?
No. Indoor airPLUS is not a comprehensive green building program because it is specifically focused on indoor air quality. However, Indoor airPLUS is a companion label to the ENERGY STAR Residential Program and homes that receive certification are also more energy efficient. To improve the value proposition for consumers, builders…
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Do children outgrow asthma?
No. Asthma is a lifelong disease. Some children may have fewer symptoms in their teens but they still have asthma. The pattern of wheezing seen in young children can make this issue confusing. About two-thirds of children (age six and younger) who wheeze when they have a cold do not…
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Are There Indoor airPLUS Labels, Plaques, and Certificates? How Can I Get Them?
EPA provides Indoor airPLUS labels to accredited Rating Providers or to ENERGY STAR HCO/MROs, upon request. The label is applied to the electrical panel of each home beside the ENERGY STAR label. An Indoor airPLUS certificate should also be provided to the homeowner at the time of occupancy and can…
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What are the benefits of living in an Indoor airPLUS qualified home?
Homes that earn the EPA ENERGY STAR and Indoor airPLUS labels are designed to have lower utility costs, greater comfort, better durability, and reduced risk of indoor air quality problems. The construction features of Indoor airPLUS qualified homes can lead to lower health risks, protection against combustion pollutants, and fewer…
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Will EPA sample the Glenolden Laboratory property?
The former Glenolden Laboratory property located on South Avenue is a separate site. The previous owners conducted a voluntary cleanup pursuant to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PADEP) Environmental Cleanup Program, known as Act 2. Concerns regarding remedial actions conducted under Act 2 should be directed to PADEP as…
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Does an Indoor airPLUS home need to have a garage ventilation fan?
Installing an exhaust fan in the garage is a good way to help reduce the potential for garage contaminants entering the home. Depending on the ventilation strategy in the home’s conditioned space, it may be a required component. For homes that utilize balanced or supply-only ventilation in the home, a…
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Do the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requirements for inspection and reinspection of school buildings for asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) apply to newly installed building materials in school buildings?
Generally, the AHERA initial inspection and subsequent reinspection requirements do not apply to building materials installed after an initial inspection. If, however, an entirely new structure is being added to an existing school (e.g. a new wing or new building), this new structure does have to undergo the initial inspection…
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