| National
Response Center Hotline |
| Telephone:
(800) 424-8802 |
| This
hotline provides information and answers questions regarding Facility
Response Plan rulemaking, SPCC plans, Oil Pollution Act of 1990, NCP
Product Schedule, emergency response notification system (ERNS), and
additional questions related to EPA's oil spill program. |
| RCRA/UST,
Superfund and EPCRA Hotline |
| Telephone:
(800) 424-9346 or (703) 412-9810 |
| The
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)/Underground Storage
Tanks (UST), Superfund and EPCRA hotline answers factual questions
about EPA regulations and programs under RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA,
and responds to requests for relevant documents. Specifically, the
hotline responds to inquiries about waste minimization programs required
under RCRA, source reduction and hazardous waste combustion, Section
6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, which expanded data
collection under EPCRA 313, and other components of the waste management
regulatory programs. |
| Storm
Water Hotline |
Telephone:
(800) 245-6510 |
Hours:
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST Monday-Friday |
| The
Region 6 Multi-Sector General Permit Hotline serves as a clearinghouse
for information concerning U.S. EPA Storm Water General Permits. Information
specialists are available to answer technical questions concerning
permit eligibility, specific permit requirements, and more. In addition,
callers may order many storm water-related documents and guidance
manuals. |
| Safe
Drinking Water Hotline |
Telephone:
(800) 426-4971 |
Hours:
9:00 a.m -5:00 p.m. EST Monday-Friday |
| This
hotline provides information about EPA's drinking water regulations
and other related drinking water and ground water topics. Technicians
are available to provide details on legislation and regulations or
provide important contacts for water resources and information on
drinking and groundwater. |
| TSCA
Assistance Information Service |
| Telephone:
(202) 554-1404 or (202) 554-5603 (online service/modem) |
| The
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) assistance information service
provides technical assistance and general information about programs
implemented under TSCA. The service also provides copies of TSCA information
and regulations through its clearinghouse function. |
| Wetlands
Information Hotline |
Telephone:
(800) 832-7828 |
Hours:
9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST Monday-Friday |
| This
hotline, working in connection with EPA's Wetlands Preservation Division,
responds to requests for information regarding the values and functions
of wetlands and options for their protection. |
| Stratospheric
Ozone Information Hotline |
Telephone:
(800) 296-1996
Fax: (202) 775-6681 |
Hours:
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EST Monday-Friday |
| The
Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline provides in-depth information
on ozone protection regulations and requirements under Title VI of
the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Information on the transition
to non-ozone-depleting chemicals in various use sectors, as well as
retrofitting equipment and refrigerant management is also available.
In addition, the hotline serves as a distribution center and point
of referral for an array of information pertaining to other general
aspects of stratospheric ozone depletion and its protection. The Hotline
maintains a library of relevant policy and science documents, reports,
articles, and contact lists. |
| Air
Risk Information Support Center Hotline |
Telephone:
(919) 541-0888 |
Hours:
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST Monday-Friday |
| This
hotline provides technical assistance and information in areas of
health, risk, and exposure assessment for toxic and criteria air pollutants. |
| National
Small Flows Clearinghouse |
Telephone:
(800) 624-8301 |
Hours:
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST Monday-Friday |
| This
hotline provides information and technical assistance to help small
communities reach practical, affordable solutions with their wastewater
treatment problems. |
| Used
Filter Hotline |
Telephone:
(800) 99-FILTER
(993-4583) |
Hours:
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. EST |
| This
hotline, sponsored by the Filter Manufacturers Council, provides commercial
generators of used oil filters with a summary of the state's filter
management regulations, referrals to companies that provide filter
management services, referrals to state agencies, and a brochure entitled
How to Choose a Filter Management Service. |
| Small
Business Ombudsman Clearinghouse/Hotline |
| Telephone:
(800) 368-5888 |
| This
hotline provides information to private citizens, small communities,
trade associations, and small business enterprises regarding regulatory
activities. The hotline also provides information on obtaining small
business pollution prevention grants. |
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