EPA, Region 10: Water Issues in Region 10
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Water Issues in Region 10


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EPA Region 10's Office of Water's mission is to restore, maintain, and enhance the overall quality of the Region's water resources in order to protect the health and diversity of the environment for present and future generations by protecting diverse ecosystems and ensure healthy watersheds; safeguarding human health through vigorous protection of ground and surface waters and drinking water sources; preventing and minimizing the discharge of pollutants to land, air, and water; and promoting stewardship for the Region's waters through education and public involvement.
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EPA is requesting proposals to support research to support the development and implementation of biological assessments and criteria. States, tribes, institutions of higher education, interstate agencies, and other public or nonprofit private agencies, institutions, organizations and individuals are eligible to apply. EPA will accept proposals until January 1, 2005. You can learn more about this Request for Proposals by visiting EPA' web site at www.epa.gov/waterscience/biocriteria/rfp.pdf.

EPA proposes reissuance of an NPDES permit to Kennecott Greens Creek Mine, Admiralty Island, Alaska . Public comments will be received between October 28 and November 29, 2004.

EPA proposes modification of the NPDES Permit issued to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company for discharge from the Valdez Marine Terminal, Valdez, Alaska. Public comments will be received between October 27 and November 26, 2004.

EPA proposes reissuance of NPDES Permits for the Cities of Grangeville, Inkom, Lava Hot Springs, Montpelier, & Wilder and for Elk Valley Subdivision and Southside Water & Sewer District, all in Idaho. Public comments will be received between October 27 and November 26, 2004.

EPA proposes two NPDES permits for municipal storm sewer systems to discharge into Chena River and other nearby waters in the greater Fairbanks, Alaska, area. Public comment on both permits will be accepted through December 2, 2004.

EPA Proposes Penalty Against Premier Homes, Inc. for Clean Water Act Violations on October 25, 2004.

EPA Proposes Penalty Against Scott Hedrick Construction for Clean Water Act Violations on
October 25, 2004.

EPA Proposes Penalty Against Alaska Pacific Seafoods for Clean Water Act Violations on October 25, 2004.

EPA Proposes Penalty Against Tony’s Interiors Inc. for Clean Water Act Violations on October 19, 2004.

EPA Proposes Penalty Against Northern Harbor LLC for Clean Water Act Violations on October 19, 2004.

EPA Proposes Penalty Against Trident Seafoods Corporation for Clean Water Act Violations on
October 5, 2004.
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    Aquatic Resouces (Wetlands)
    Clean Water Act
    Clean Water Act 303(d) List of Impaired Waters
    Clean Water Act/Endangered Species Act Integration
    Clean Water State Revolving Fund in Region 10
    Columbia and Snake River TMDL
    Drinking Water
    Endangered Species Act/Clean Water Act Integration
    Endangered Species Act/List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants Exit EPA disclaimer
    Ground Water Protection
    National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance for New Industrial Facilities; Water and Wastewater Facilities
    Nonpoint Source Pollution
    NPDES (Wastewater Discharge) Compliance and Enforcement
    NPDES (Water Discharge) Permits
    Pogo Gold Mine EIS/NEPA
    Pretreatment (Industrial)
    Public Water System Supervision Program on Tribal Lands
    Sole Source Aquifer Program
    Source Water Assessment and Protection
    Storm Water
    TMDLs/Watershed Restoration
    Tribal Water Program Activities
    Water Quality Links
    Water Quality Standards
    Underground Storage Tanks (UST/LUST)
    Underground Injection Control (UIC)
    Water Quality Trading
    Water Temperature Guidance (EPA Region 10)
    Watershed Collaboration and Tools
    Wellhead Protection Program
    Wetlands

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    Freedom of Information Act Requests

    Region 10's Water Talk Newsletters

    Overview of EPA Region 10's Office of Water, including Staff Directory

    EPA's Dive Team

    Surf Your Watershed

    EPA's Watershed Management Internet Course (Free)

    How Safe is Your Drinking Water?

    EPA's Water Alliances for Voluntary Efficiency (WAVE) program

    Spill Reporting

    Priority Geographic Areas

    Northwest Biological Assessment

    EPA's Water Quality Modeling Webpage

    EPA's Watershed Assessment, Tracking and Environmental Results System (WATERS)
    This national website provides water quality information on maps in their geographic context


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    Unit: Office of Water
    Point of contact: Jayne Carlin
    Email: carlin.jayne@epa.gov
    Phone Number: (206) 553-8512
    Last Updated: 11/04/2004 02:24:04 PM

     

     
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