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EPA OPPT Strategic Plan for FYs 2021-2023 Outlines Six Priority Areas

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The TRI Program collects information to track industry progress in reducing waste generation and moving toward safer waste management alternatives; Transparency and Stakeholder Engagement : OPPT is committed to providing the public with the information needed to understand EPA’s chemical evaluations.

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Celebrating a Win-Win: 30 Years of Progress Under the Pollution Prevention Act

EPA

The act gave the agency new tools to join with states, tribes, and communities to prevent pollution before it happens. It also marked a shift in the paradigm of environmental protection which had been mostly focused on end-of-pipe pollution control and clean-up strategies.

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The Chemical Compound—December 2021

Arnold Porter

In addition, the infrastructure law provides $100 million for the Pollution Prevention Act grants to states for programs to promote businesses’ use of source reduction techniques. N: Memorandum from Director, Pollution Control & Clean Up Directorate, EPA Office of Inspector Gen., 26, 2021).]]

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