Superfund terms starting with E

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Ecotox Thresholds (ET) Ecotox Thresholds (ET) are defined as media-specific contaminant concentrations above which there is sufficient concern regarding adverse ecological…
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), also known as SARA Title III, was enacted in November 1986.
Emergency Response (ER) The U.S. EPA's Emergency Response (ER) Program coordinates and implements a wide range of activities to ensure that adequate and timely response measures…
Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) The Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) is a database used to store information on notifications of oil discharges and hazardous substances…
Environmental Justice (EJ) Environmental Justice (EJ) is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with…
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established as an independent agency on December 2, 1970 during President Nixon's term in office.
Environmental Response Team (ERT) In 1978, the Environmental Response Team (ERT) was established under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act to provide on-site national expert as required by…