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PROTECTING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

The organizations and links below can provide additional helpful information about right-to-know policies and useful data related to environmental health and public safety.

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (off-site)

(18 Jul 2003)

The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (off-site)

(18 Jul 2003)

The Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000 (off-site)

(18 Jul 2003)

The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (off-site)

(17 Jul 2003)

The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 (off-site)

(17 Jul 2003)

Posting Pollution Increases Awareness

Posting Pollution Increases Awareness
"Fisherman's right-to-know" law requires companies and sewer systems to post signs where pipes discharge pollution into rivers and streams.

What's the Problem?
Across the country, 40 percent of the nation's assessed waters are still unsafe for fishing, swimming, or supporting aquatic life.

(09 Jul 2003)

Bank Information Center (off-site)

(02 Jul 2003)

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (off-site)

(02 Jul 2003)

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE HISTORY ONLINE (ECHO) - www.epa.gov/echo (off-site)

(27 May 2003)

ENVIROFACTS - www.epa.gov/enviro (off-site)

(05 May 2003)