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The accomplishments report highlights national and regional responses and removal actions throughout fiscal year 2023. The highlights include inspection data and information about prevention and response regulations and consequence management. Read More
EPA offers webinars for tribal audiences interested in understanding the implementation of oil spill prevention and chemical emergency preparedness regulations on tribal lands.
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EPA finalized new safeguards for communities and the environment from facilities that store and could discharge dangerous chemicals into a river, lake, or other waterbody.
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EPA finalized amendments to the Risk Management Program to further protect vulnerable communities from chemical accidents.
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EPA prepares for, prevents, and responds to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological releases, and large-scale national emergencies. The agency also provides additional response assistance when state and local first responder capabilities have been exhausted or when additional support is requested.
Watch the video to find out what it’s like to respond to an environmental disaster.
The agency protects human health and the environment by mitigating risks associated with natural disasters and environmental emergencies.
Responders have and continue to address environmental emergencies such as oil spills, hurricanes, and chemical explosions.
Several types of tools, techniques, and equipment are used to assist responders with emergency management activities.
State, local, tribal, and other federal entities work to ensure effective emergency management practices.
The EOC provides a central location for communication and coordination during emergencies.
Preparedness, prevention, and response activities are highlighted on an annual basis.
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