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Frequent Questions

  1. Air
  2. How do I get an EPA ID number?
  3. Where can I locate information and publications about radon?  How do I locate a radon service professional in my area?
  1. Careers (Jobs and Internships)
  2. How many people work for the EPA?
  3. How can I find out about job openings and internships at the EPA?
  4. I am a student now, but how can I plan for a career with EPA or as an environmentalist?
  5. Where can I locate information about forestry and forest management or the timber industry?
  6. How do I obtain information on a graduate fellowship or grant?
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  1. Certification
  2. How can I look up an EPA number?  If I have an EPA number, how do I verify it?
  3. How do I get an EPA ID number?
  4. How do I obtain a new copy of my EPA 608 or 609 refrigeration (or universal) certification card if mine has been lost or stolen?
  5. How do I get certified?
  6. Are there requirements for products with "green" labels such as biodegradable, organic, recycled, low emitting, etc.?
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  1. Importation
  2. Other Importation I am interested in importing or exporting chemicals.  Where can I locate information on this topic?
  3. Cars What do I need to do if I want to import a car or have a personal vehicle shipped back to the United States?
  4. Cars How may I obtain the Certificate of Conformity for a vehicle?
  1. Libraries
  2. How do I access the collections of EPA’s libraries?
  3. What is the status of EPA libraries?
  4. What are the future plans for the EPA National Library Network?
  5. How is EPA involving its stakeholders in the planning process for the future direction of its Library Network?
  6. What is the status of EPA's digitization efforts?
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  1. Mercury
  2. How do I find information about pollutants and the ways that people might be exposed  to them?
  3. How are people exposed to methylmercury and what are methylmercury's health effects?
  4. What are the biggest sources of mercury air emissions in the U.S.?
  5. How can I find out how much air pollution is released by a certain process? 
  6. How can I help protect the environment during the summer months?
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  1. Other
  2. Does EPA handle all environmental concerns?
  3. When and how was the EPA created?
  4. How do I find information about pollutants and the ways that people might be exposed  to them?
  5. How can I get help understanding the regulations that apply to my company or business?  How can I find out how to make sure my company is compliant with EPA regulations?
  6. How can a small business owner get help understanding requirements and regulations?
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  1. Pesticides
  2. How do I get an EPA ID number?
  3. How can I help protect the environment during the summer months?
  4. How can I report an environmental emergency?
  1. Pollutants and Toxics
  2. How can I help protect the environment during the summer months?
  1. Publications and Documents
  2. How do I cite a Web page on the EPA Web site?
  3. How does EPA communicate with the public and seek comments on new or proposed regulations? How can I submit an official comment on proposed environmental regulations?
  4. Does EPA have coloring books or activity books available for kids?
  5. Do you have resources to help me teach my class about the environment?
  6. Does the EPA prepare or maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)?
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  1. Test Methods
  2. Where can I find EPA Test Methods?
  3. How can EPA help me develop or promote my new technology?
  4. Where can I find assistance with emissions monitoring, calculations or control technology?
  5. Can the EPA endorse or test my product?
  6. Is there a list of EPA models?
  1. Waste
  2. How do I get an EPA ID number?
  3. How can I help protect the environment during the summer months?
  4. How can I help to protect the environment during the winter months?
  1. Water
  2. How do I get an EPA ID number?
  3. How can I help protect the environment during the summer months?
  4. Who regulates bottled water and what are the standards?
  1. Web Questions
  2. I’m having technical trouble with a particular webpage. Where can I get help?

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