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    Additional regulations not listed on these pages may apply. Other sector-based resources are available through EPA's many voluntary and partnership programs, including Compliance Assistance Centers, which can also direct businesses to state-specific compliance information.

  • Agriculture

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    Growing crops, raising animals, and harvesting fish and other animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats.

    Agriculture: Crop Production and Animal Products (NAICS 111-112)
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    Motor vehicle manufacturing, sales and salvage, and repair and maintenance services, for cars, trucks, trailers, and other motor vehicles.

    Automotive Sectors (NAICS 336, 4231, 8111)
  • Construction

    Construction

    Establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., highways and utility systems).

    Construction (NAICS 23)
  • Electric Utilities

    All electric generating facilities powered by fossil fuels, including coal, petroleum, or gas as the power source.

    Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (NAICS 2211)
  • Oil and Gas

    Establishments that extract naturally occurring mineral solids, liquid minerals and gases.

    Oil and Gas Extraction (NAICS 211)
  • Transportation

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    Industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities.

    Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48-49)

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  • Dry Cleaning (NAICS 8123)
  • Educational Services (NAICS 61)
  • Forestry & Logging (NAICS 113)
  • Healthcare & Social Assistance (NAICS 62)
  • Manufacturing (NAICS Sectors 31-33)
  • Mining (NAICS 212)
  • Public Administration & Government (NAICS Sector 92)
  • Water and Sewage Utilities Sector (NAICS 2213)

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