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Where can I go to learn more?
PitWatch.org is the online home of the Berkeley Pit Public Education Committee. This volunteer committee educates residents, students, and the public about the environmental management of the Berkeley Pit. Information includes the geology, hydrology, current events, and ongoing academic research associated with the Berkeley Pit. This committee frequently shares their…
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Why are gloves, which are exposed to large amounts of lead dust, not required to be disposed of under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule?
The RRP Rule requires the renovation firm to use precautions to ensure that all personnel, tools, and other items are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area. Workers with contaminated clothing can take that contamination home to their own children, and taking contaminated equipment to another jobsite…
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The FTP download is not working; what do I do?
Option 1: The FTP site is active, but some browsers are no longer supporting the ftp:// protocol. You can access the same data by replacing “ ftp://newftp.epa.gov / ” with “ https://gaftp.epa.gov/ ” and keep the rest of the URL the same. The filenames you see will be shorter, but…
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The point source maps are not working on the NEI data tab. What do I do?
The point source maps use a web service provided by Envirofacts. Please report your problem to the Envirofacts “Contact Us” page here .
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How can I get involved?
EPA encourages the public to review our Community Involvement Plan (pdf) (66pp, 6MB) that lays out our specific community involvement activities, and how to become involved at the Site. You can also contact our Community Involvement Coordinator, Mackenzie Meter ( [email protected] ), for site updates and to be added to…
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How should lead-containing wastes from RRP renovations be handled and disposed?
While at the work site, wastes must be collected at the conclusion of each work day and at the conclusion of the renovation and stored under containment, in an enclosure, or behind a barrier that prevents release of dust and debris out of the work area and prevents access to…
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Can non-certified workers transport debris off site under the RRP Rule if they have had documented on-the-job training in this activity by the certified renovator?
Answer: Yes. The RRP Rule requires the certified renovator to regularly direct the work being performed by other individuals to ensure that the work practices are being followed, including ensuring that dust or debris does not spread beyond the work site. The certified renovator is responsible for providing training to…
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Under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, how should I dispose of contaminated water used in two-bucket mopping?
EPA recommends contacting your local water treatment authority and asking about local requirements for handling and disposing of waste water. Question Number: 23002-20756 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How do I download the data from the “Data Summaries” tab on the NEI data pages?
On these pages after you run a query, there should be icons that at the top of the data table generated by your query. These icons look like this: COPY CSV EXCEL PDF PRINT If these icons do not appear, it is because Adobe Flash is being blocked by your…
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Under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, what type of container is adequate for on-site storage of debris?
At the conclusion of each work day and at the conclusion of the renovation, waste that has been collected from renovation activities must be stored under containment, in an enclosure or behind a barrier that prevents release of dust and debris out of the work area and prevents access to…
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