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Webinar on Consumer Confidence Report rule electronic delivery framework

Posted Thu, 2013/02/21 - 3:23pm by RCAP

On March 7, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, EPA will hold a webinar to explain the consumer confidence report electronic delivery framework. Panelists will discuss electronic delivery methods and approaches appropriate to meet consumer confidence report rule requirements to "mail or otherwise directly deliver" the report to customers.

The webinar is intended for community water systems, state and federal drinking water regulators and other interested parties.

EPA releases state enforcement performance information and comparative maps

Posted Tue, 2013/02/12 - 2:57pm by RCAP

Agency to host webinar demonstrating new data features

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of state dashboards and comparative maps that provide the public with information about the performance of state and EPA enforcement and compliance programs across the country.

EPA provides tools for sustainable communities

Posted Tue, 2013/02/12 - 12:01pm by RCAP

Smart-growth policies can help achieve environmental justice goals

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a first-of-its kind report showing how low-income, minority and tribal communities can apply smart-growth land-use and development strategies to create healthy communities, spur economic growth and protect the environment.